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 February
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
$183
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 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Richmond from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 01m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Richmond is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Kew Gardens, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 9 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 135 miles and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Richmond from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 01m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Richmond is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Kew Gardens, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 9 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 135 miles and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,720 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $370 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 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)
$130+
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Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$210+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$353+
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Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$226+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay $3.60 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 $43.13 and $57.51. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.60 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 $43.13 and $57.51. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.