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. 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, 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 center. The shortest flight to Richmond from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city center, Richmond is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Kew Gardens, located 3 miles from the center.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Richmond takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 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
Renting a car in Richmond costs $109 per day, on average, or $219 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Richmond (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.