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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Richmond to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Richmond
If you’re looking for affordable options, Com Vietnamese (7688 Alderbridge Way #120) and Nu Chinese Bistro (2170-8788 McKim Way) 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 4 km 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 Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $60 for a 4h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 13 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Richmond takes 113 km and will cost you around $75. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Richmond River Rock Casino, located 3.0 km from the city centre of Richmond. Richmond Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around $300 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $461 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 3 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.21 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 $26.44 and $35.26. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.