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 4 km 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 Edmonton, expect to pay about $204 for a 33h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 13 km 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 Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 266 km and will cost you around $55. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $113 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is Richmond River Rock Casino, located 3.0 km from downtown Richmond. Richmond Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 4 km 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 Edmonton, expect to pay about $204 for a 33h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 13 km 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 Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 266 km and will cost you around $55. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $113 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is Richmond River Rock Casino, located 3.0 km from downtown Richmond. Richmond Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Richmond

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YAVVillage Bay Miners Bay

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,452 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,780 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,736 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,186 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,870 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,283 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,681 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,712 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,141 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 $134 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)
$269+
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Coast Tsawwassen Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 977 reviews)
$156+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Delta
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 195 reviews)
$146+
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Inn At The Quay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 672 reviews)
$152+
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Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1990 reviews)
$105+
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River Rock Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1192 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $21 per day, on average, or $43 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 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 87% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richmond, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $21 per day, on average, or $43 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 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 87% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richmond, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

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