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.
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 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 Boston and takes around 12h 25m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Train. The train journey from Richmond to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 34m 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.
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.
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 $4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.
Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05. 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.