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, L'assaggino (9 Paved Court) and Scott's Richmond (Whittaker Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Chatora (100 Kew Road) and Côte Brasserie - Richmond (24 Hill Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$168
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 25h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Richmond to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $81 for a 1h 50m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 274 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 25h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Richmond to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $81 for a 1h 50m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,070 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,648 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,879 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,412 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (358 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $305 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $271 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$325+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$132+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$111+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.86 and $46.48. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.86 and $46.48. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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