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
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in November
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Everett, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 09m 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 Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Amtrak, Ebus and Red Arrow. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $126 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

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Richmond to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Everett, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 09m 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 Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Amtrak, Ebus and Red Arrow. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 165 miles and will cost you around $55. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $126 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 (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,714 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,041 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $118 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, 3105 reviews)
$265+
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3335 reviews)
$170+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1956 reviews)
$175+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2948 reviews)
$216+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2060 reviews)
$181+
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Accent Inns Vancouver Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1856 reviews)
$121+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $30 per day, on average, or $60 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 55% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richmond, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $30 per day, on average, or $60 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 55% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richmond, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

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