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

Richmond travel guide

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You're Going to Love Richmond

With a population of 182,000, Richmond is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Richmond deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Richmond

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gordon Ramsay Steak - Vancouver (8811 River Rd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Richmond South (11151 No. 5 Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, CASK Whisky Vault (8400 W Rd) and Bruno (8499 Bridgeport Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in December
Estimated package price
$386
2 travelers
Flight to Richmond
3 nights at hotel
Richmond in December
Estimated package price
$386
2 travelers
Flight to Richmond
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Richmond

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 3 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Richmond to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $356 for a 56h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 315 miles. The most popular bus station is Richmond River Rock Casino, located 1.8 miles from downtown Richmond. Richmond Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 3 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Richmond to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $356 for a 56h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 315 miles. The most popular bus station is Richmond River Rock Casino, located 1.8 miles from downtown Richmond. Richmond Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Richmond

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YAVVillage Bay Miners Bay

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,820 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,239 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,887 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,372 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,701 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,762 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,973 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $132 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Go House and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Riverport Richmond By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3105 reviews)
$264+
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Coast Tsawwassen Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 976 reviews)
$164+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Delta
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 195 reviews)
$145+
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Inn At The Quay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 672 reviews)
$150+
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Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1991 reviews)
$117+
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Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2800 reviews)
$151+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $23 per day, on average, or $47 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Trust Auto and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Richmond is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at 9231 Beckwith Rd, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 92% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richmond, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $23 per day, on average, or $47 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Trust Auto and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Richmond is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at 9231 Beckwith Rd, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 92% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richmond, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$14/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$19/day

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