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 Origo Club (6888 River Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Macan's Bar + Grill (9100 Steveston Hwy) and Steveston Seafood House (3951 Moncton St.) 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 Everett takes 3h 09m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $48 for a 4h 00m 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 NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 275 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 Everett takes 3h 09m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $48 for a 4h 00m 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 NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 275 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $155 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport - Richmond and Quality Hotel Airport (South).

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2849 reviews)
$250+
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Coast Tsawwassen Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 900 reviews)
$176+
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Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport- Richmond
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1569 reviews)
$157+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Delta
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 187 reviews)
$157+
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Inn At The Quay
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 660 reviews)
$169+
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Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1707 reviews)
$171+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $32 per day, on average, or $64 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $32 per day, on average, or $64 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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