Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Richmond travel guide

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You're Going to Love Richmond

With a population of 182,000, Richmond is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Richmond deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Richmond

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Richmond South (11151 No. 5 Rd) and Com Vietnamese (7688 Alderbridge Way #120) are great picks. For delicious green meals, CASK Whisky Vault (8400 W Rd) and Bruno (8499 Bridgeport Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 182
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Richmond

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 4 km from the city centre

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Richmond to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about C$ 170 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 13 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. The most popular bus station is Richmond River Rock Casino, located 3.0 km from downtown Richmond. Richmond Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 4 km from the city centre

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Richmond to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about C$ 170 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 13 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. The most popular bus station is Richmond River Rock Casino, located 3.0 km from downtown Richmond. Richmond Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Richmond

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YAVVillage Bay Miners Bay

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,152 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,024 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,628 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,852 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,803 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,267 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,239 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,893 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,309 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around C$ 200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 230 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Go House and SureStay by Best Western Richmond Vancouver Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 339+
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Coast Tsawwassen Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 238+
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Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport- Richmond
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Delta
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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Inn At The Quay
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
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Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 229+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 140 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Trust Auto and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Richmond is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at 9231 Beckwith Rd, which is 3 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Richmond (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.06 and C$ 25.41. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 140 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Trust Auto and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Richmond is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at 9231 Beckwith Rd, which is 3 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Richmond (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.06 and C$ 25.41. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Standard

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 57/day

Standard

Full-size

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 57/day

Full-size
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