Introduction
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 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. 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 Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) and Scott's Richmond (Whittaker Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Richmond

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 10 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Richmond from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 6h.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 15 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Hertz and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 10 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Richmond from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 6h.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 15 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Hertz and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (8,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,179 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,037 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,500 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,501 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around C$ 275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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Coach & Horses Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 265+
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The Selwyn, Richmond
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
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Novotel London Wembley
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
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Richmond Hill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 274+
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Bingham Riverhouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 255+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Expect to pay C$ 3.04 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$ 36.48 and C$ 48.64. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.04 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$ 36.48 and C$ 48.64. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.