Introduction
What to do
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 6 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 San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 35 km from Richmond. Santa Rosa Sonoma County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Turo and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Richmond doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 35 km from Richmond. Santa Rosa Sonoma County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Turo and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Richmond

STSSanta Rosa Sonoma County
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (8,033 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,013 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,412 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,407 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,221 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,768 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,577 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,107 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,352 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,261 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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Residence Inn By Marriott Berkeley
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 234 reviews)
$232+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Berkeley By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 609 reviews)
$163+
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Claremont Resort & Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 690 reviews)
$252+
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Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1229 reviews)
$158+
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Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Berkeley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 243 reviews)
$139+
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Hotel Mac
2 stars
Good (7.8, 88 reviews)
$133+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $63 per day, on average, or $380 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $63 per day, on average, or $380 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$48/day

Standard

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$52/day

Intermediate SUV
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