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

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. We recommend you stay at least 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richmond has to offer.

Where to Eat in Richmond

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) and Scott's Richmond (Whittaker Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$228
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$228
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Richmond

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Richmond from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Richmond to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Richmond is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Kew Gardens, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 15 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 217 km and will cost you around $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Richmond from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Richmond to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Richmond is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Kew Gardens, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 15 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 217 km and will cost you around $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $179 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$308+
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Moxy London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$136+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$91+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.79 and $47.72. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.79 and $47.72. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.