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, 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, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, 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, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Richmond

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 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, 214 reviews)
$232+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Berkeley
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 581 reviews)
$194+
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Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1187 reviews)
$167+
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Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Berkeley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 220 reviews)
$135+
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Claremont Resort & Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 651 reviews)
$329+
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Hotel Mac
2 stars
Good (7.7, 85 reviews)
$183+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $50 per day, on average, or $298 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $50 per day, on average, or $298 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

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