Richmond travel guide
Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide
You're Going to Love Richmond
With a population of 182,000, Richmond is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Richmond deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Richmond
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Richmond South (11151 No. 5 Rd) and Com Vietnamese (7688 Alderbridge Way #120) are great picks.
When to visit Richmond
How to Get to Richmond
Plane
When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Richmond to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $80 for a 7h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Rider Express, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Richmond takes 110 miles and will cost you around $137. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $163 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Richmond River Rock Casino, located 1.8 miles from the city centre of Richmond. Richmond Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $414 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Go House and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Riverport Richmond.
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Hiring a car in Richmond
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Trust Auto and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Richmond is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at 9231 Beckwith Rd, which is 2 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in Richmond (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.64 and $36.86. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Richmond
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$70/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$73/day