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

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, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Richmond (304-5300 Number 3 Rd) and the apron - Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport (3099 Corvette Way) are great picks.

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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Amtrak. 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 $176 for a 32h 59m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Ebus, Amtrak and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $121 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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Amtrak. 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 $176 for a 32h 59m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Ebus, Amtrak and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 165 miles and will cost you around $110. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $121 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 (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,518 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,016 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,285 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $136 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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Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3025 reviews)
$224+
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Coast Tsawwassen Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 957 reviews)
$144+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Delta
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 192 reviews)
$141+
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Inn At The Quay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 663 reviews)
$135+
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Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1916 reviews)
$105+
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Accent Inns Vancouver Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1826 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $26 per day, on average, or $51 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 Hertz branch at 3880 Grant Mcconachie Way, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $26 per day, on average, or $51 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 Hertz branch at 3880 Grant Mcconachie Way, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$16/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$21/day

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