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 November
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in November
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star 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 $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $102 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 4 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo 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 180 miles and will cost you around $132. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 250 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 $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $102 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 4 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo 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 180 miles and will cost you around $132. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 250 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 (1,495 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,873 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,565 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,916 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,198 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,272 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,931 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $123 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

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 4447 reviews)
$189+
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Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3440 reviews)
$264+
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Blue Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 9267 reviews)
$181+
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Versante Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 630 reviews)
$177+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3452 reviews)
$180+
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Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport - Richmond By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2137 reviews)
$160+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$14/day

Intermediate

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$22/day

Compact
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