Richmond Hill travel guide
Richmond Hill Tourism | Richmond Hill Guide
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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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, Moxies - Beaver Creek (159 York Blvd) and Sarpa Restaurant (13311 Yonge St.) are great picks.
When to visit Richmond Hill
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″.
How to Get to Richmond Hill
Plane
Although Richmond Hill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 25 km from Richmond Hill. The shortest flight to Richmond Hill from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Richmond Hill is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 25 km from Richmond Hill. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.
Airlines serving Richmond Hill
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond Hill
Most booked hotels in Richmond Hill
Renting a car in Richmond Hill
Renting a car in Richmond Hill costs $26 per day, on average, or $104 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond Hill.
Expect to pay $5.56 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 $66.77 and $89.03. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond Hill is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Richmond Hill
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$20/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$21/day