Richmond travel guide
Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide
You're Going to Love Richmond
With a population of 8,360, Richmond is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richmond has to offer.
Where to Eat in Richmond
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rock and Rose Restaurant (106 Kew Road) and The Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Fat Badger - Richmond (15-17 Hill Rise) and Chatora (100 Kew Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.
When to visit Richmond
How to Get to Richmond
Plane
When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Richmond from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city center, Richmond is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Kew Gardens, located 3 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 9 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $152 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Renting a car in Richmond
Renting a car in Richmond costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richmond, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.