Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Richmond travel guide

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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, Gordon Ramsay Steak - Vancouver (8811 River Rd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Richmond South (11151 No. 5 Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, CASK Whisky Vault (8400 W Rd) and Bruno (8499 Bridgeport Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in November
Estimated hotel price
$239
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in November
Estimated hotel price
$239
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Edmonton takes 32h 59m and costs around $412 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $638 for a 97h 05m 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 Ace and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 266 km and will cost you around $191. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 426 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.

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 Edmonton takes 32h 59m and costs around $412 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $638 for a 97h 05m 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 Ace and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Amtrak, Ebus and Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Richmond takes 266 km and will cost you around $191. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 426 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.

Airports near Richmond

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YAVVillage Bay Miners Bay

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,607 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,064 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,497 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,142 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,392 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $234 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 By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$354+
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Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Accent Inns Vancouver Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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River Rock Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$130+
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Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$195+
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Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Vancouver Airport
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
$128+
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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 Hertz branch at 3880 Grant Mcconachie Way, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.98 and $31.97. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 Hertz branch at 3880 Grant Mcconachie Way, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.98 and $31.97. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Richmond

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$49/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$51/day

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