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Richmond travel guide

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You're Going to Love Richmond

With a population of 36,812, Richmond is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Richmond deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in December
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in December
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Richmond in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Richmond, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Richmond

Plane

Although Richmond doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dayton (DAY), which is located 36 miles from Richmond. Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Richmond. The train journey from Richmond to Indianapolis takes 3h 12m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $60 for a 8h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 198 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Richmond takes 580 miles and will cost you around $136. From New York, the ticket costs about $220 for a journey of 630 miles.

Plane

Although Richmond doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dayton (DAY), which is located 36 miles from Richmond. Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Richmond. The train journey from Richmond to Indianapolis takes 3h 12m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $60 for a 8h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 198 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Richmond takes 580 miles and will cost you around $136. From New York, the ticket costs about $220 for a journey of 630 miles.

Airports near Richmond

CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
DAYDayton
INDIndianapolis

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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Home2 Suites By Hilton Richmond
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 147 reviews)
$152+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Richmond
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 137 reviews)
$145+
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Baymont by Wyndham Richmond I-70
2 stars
Good (7.6, 556 reviews)
$80+
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Motel 6-Richmond, In
2 stars
Good (7.4, 700 reviews)
$69+
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The Golden Inn
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$85+
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Red Roof Inn Richmond, IN
2 stars
Good (6.3, 813 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Richmond

Renting a car in Richmond costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richmond, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Richmond costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richmond, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.

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