Richmond travel guide
Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide
You're Going to Love Richmond
With a population of 8,360, Richmond is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richmond has to offer.
Where to Eat in Richmond
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rock and Rose Restaurant (106 Kew Road) and The Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Chatora (100 Kew Road) and The Fat Badger - Richmond (15-17 Hill Rise) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.
When to visit Richmond
How to Get to Richmond
Plane
When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 6 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Richmond from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Train. The train journey from Richmond to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Richmond is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Kew Gardens, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 9 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around C$ 193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 168 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Renting a car in Richmond
Expect to pay C$ 2.56 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$ 30.67 and C$ 40.90. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richmond, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.