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 January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
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.

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.

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.

Airports near Richmond

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YAVVillage Bay Miners Bay

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,471 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,690 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,471 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,867 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,539 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $132 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

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3663 reviews)
$251+
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Blue Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 9864 reviews)
$163+
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The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2477 reviews)
$163+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3980 reviews)
$223+
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Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport - Richmond By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2261 reviews)
$114+
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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1826 reviews)
$208+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

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 (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Vancouver Intl.

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 (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$17/day

Compact

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$20/day

Compact SUV
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