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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richmond has to offer.

Where to Eat in Richmond

If you’re looking for affordable options, Salute E Vita Ristorante (1900 Esplanade Dr.) and Assemble Kitchen (1414 Harbour Way South) are great picks.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

The train station in Richmond is called Richmond, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

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 Turo and Movly, 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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

The train station in Richmond is called Richmond, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Richmond

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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, 218 reviews)
$241+
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Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1198 reviews)
$197+
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Claremont Resort & Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 659 reviews)
$321+
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Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Berkeley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 229 reviews)
$133+
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The Lodge at Tiburon
3 stars
Excellent (8, 898 reviews)
$227+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4 stars
Good (7.6, 2495 reviews)
$130+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $51 per day, on average, or $303 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $51 per day, on average, or $303 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Standard

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

Economy
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