Introduction
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 5 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

Richmond Hill in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond Hill in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 09m.

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 09m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (8,143 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,123 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,448 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,008 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,474 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (944 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,999 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,415 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,339 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond Hill

Most booked hotels in Richmond Hill

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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 608 reviews)
$144+
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Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 867 reviews)
$123+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 775 reviews)
$142+
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Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2264 reviews)
$110+
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Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1358 reviews)
$98+
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Liberty Suites Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2116 reviews)
$121+
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Renting a car in Richmond Hill

Renting a car in Richmond Hill costs $30 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond Hill.

Expect to pay $5.00 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 $59.96 and $79.95. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond Hill is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond Hill costs $30 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond Hill.

Expect to pay $5.00 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 $59.96 and $79.95. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond Hill is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Richmond Hill

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

Standard

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Economy
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