Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Richmond travel guide

Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide

You're Going to Love Richmond

Richmond is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Richmond to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Richmond

Plane

Although Richmond doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 32 km from Richmond. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Richmond. The train journey from Richmond to Boston takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 211 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Richmond takes 97 km and will cost you around $8. From New York, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 322 km.

Plane

Although Richmond doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 32 km from Richmond. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Richmond. The train journey from Richmond to Boston takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 211 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Richmond takes 97 km and will cost you around $8. From New York, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 322 km.

Airports near Richmond

ORHWorcester
BDLHartford Bradley Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,482 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,083 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

Bellissimo Hotel, Trademark by Wyndham Near Foxwoods Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2359 reviews)
$82+
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Winnapaug Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 756 reviews)
$148+
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The Atlantic House
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1072 reviews)
$102+
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Holiday Inn South Kingstown (Newport Area) By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.7, 582 reviews)
$104+
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Pleasant View Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, 651 reviews)
$420+
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Hilltop Inn & Suites, near Foxwoods Casino
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1394 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.