Richmond Hill travel guide

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You're Going to Love Richmond Hill

With a population of 185,541, Richmond Hill is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richmond Hill has to offer.

Where to Eat in Richmond Hill

If you’re looking for affordable options, Touro Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse & Wine Bar (125 York Blvd) and Fraticelli's Italian Grill - Richmond Hill (10 Vogell Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Isaan Der - Richmondhill (9021 Leslie St unit 7) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Richmond Hill (30 High Tech Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond Hill.

When to visit Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill in December
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond Hill in December
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Richmond Hill in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Richmond Hill, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Richmond Hill

Plane

Although Richmond Hill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 16 miles from Richmond Hill. The shortest flight to Richmond Hill from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond Hill, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Richmond Hill to Ottawa takes 4h 02m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond Hill is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 15 miles from Richmond Hill. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond Hill, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Richmond Hill takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although Richmond Hill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 16 miles from Richmond Hill. The shortest flight to Richmond Hill from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond Hill, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Richmond Hill to Ottawa takes 4h 02m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond Hill is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 15 miles from Richmond Hill. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond Hill, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Richmond Hill takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Richmond Hill

Airlines serving Richmond Hill

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond Hill

Most booked hotels in Richmond Hill

Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1371 reviews)
$128+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Toronto Markham
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 804 reviews)
$120+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham
3 stars
Excellent (8, 407 reviews)
$139+
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.9, 589 reviews)
$151+
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2708 reviews)
$110+
Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2548 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Richmond Hill

Renting a car in Richmond Hill costs $29 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond Hill.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Richmond Hill (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond Hill is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond Hill costs $29 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond Hill.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Richmond Hill (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond Hill is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.