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 7 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 Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

The train station in Richmond is called Richmond, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 17 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, 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 Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

The train station in Richmond is called Richmond, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 17 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Richmond

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,138 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,684 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,158 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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Aiden by Best Western Berkeley
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 179 reviews)
$180+
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Residence Inn By Marriott Berkeley
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 229 reviews)
$250+
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Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1225 reviews)
$183+
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Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 478 reviews)
$192+
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Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Berkeley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 240 reviews)
$121+
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Claremont Resort & Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 679 reviews)
$270+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $54 per day, on average, or $378 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $54 per day, on average, or $378 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Richmond

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Compact
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