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 17 miles 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 San Diego and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 11 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Richmond doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 17 miles 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 San Diego and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 11 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Richmond

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,169 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,483 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 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 (8.6, 243 reviews)
$270+
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Claremont Resort & Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 699 reviews)
$262+
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Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1241 reviews)
$185+
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Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Berkeley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 246 reviews)
$139+
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Hotel Mac
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 90 reviews)
$124+
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Graduate by Hilton Berkeley
4 stars
Good (7.8, 984 reviews)
$187+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $59 per day, on average, or $296 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $59 per day, on average, or $296 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$56/day

Full-size

Passenger van

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$128/day

Passenger van
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