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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 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.

Activities & attractions in Richmond Hill

Art School
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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

Richmond Hill in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond Hill in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 All airports (YTO), which is located 15 miles 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 15 miles from Richmond Hill. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

Although Richmond Hill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 15 miles 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 15 miles from Richmond Hill. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Richmond Hill

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,703 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,473 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,028 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,542 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond Hill

Most booked hotels in Richmond Hill

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 463 reviews)
$108+
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 631 reviews)
$142+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 804 reviews)
$110+
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Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1416 reviews)
$94+
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Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 878 reviews)
$102+
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Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2363 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Richmond Hill

Renting a car in Richmond Hill costs $31 per day, on average, or $125 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond Hill.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. 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, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond Hill costs $31 per day, on average, or $125 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond Hill.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. 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, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Richmond Hill

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$17/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$18/day

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