Richmond travel guide
Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide
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
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.
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 Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $141 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Com House and SureStay by Best Western Richmond Vancouver Airport.
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Renting a car in Richmond
Renting a car in Richmond costs $37 per day, on average, or $74 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 Avis branch at 3880 Grant Mcconachie Way, 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.
Expect to pay $5.64 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 $67.68 and $90.24. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Richmond
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$18/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$22/day