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
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 7 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 7 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Richmond

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YGGGanges SPB

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (8,245 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,246 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,499 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,616 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 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 $145 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
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3588 reviews)
$262+
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Exchange Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 4725 reviews)
$212+
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Blue Horizon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 9751 reviews)
$163+
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Pan Pacific Vancouver
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3893 reviews)
$238+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2097 reviews)
$201+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2079 reviews)
$193+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $40 per day, on average, or $79 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 4 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% 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 RAV4 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $40 per day, on average, or $79 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 4 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% 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 RAV4 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$18/day

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