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 103,701, Richmond is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richmond has to offer.

Where to Eat in Richmond

If you’re looking for affordable options, Assemble Kitchen (1414 Harbour Way South) and Biancoverde at Hotel Mac (10 Cottage Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Richmond in August, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Richmond, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Richmond

Plane

Although Richmond doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 27 km from Richmond. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 18 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Movly and Priceless, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Richmond doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 27 km from Richmond. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 18 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Movly and Priceless, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Richmond

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,854 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,537 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Berkeley By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 610 reviews)
$152+
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Claremont Resort & Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 721 reviews)
$250+
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Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1269 reviews)
$166+
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Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Berkeley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 247 reviews)
$148+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3004 reviews)
$120+
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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley
4 stars
Good (7.7, 981 reviews)
$196+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $50 per day, on average, or $251 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $50 per day, on average, or $251 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Compact
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