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. 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, The Britannia Richmond (5 Brewers Ln) and Gaucho Richmond (The Towpath) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bone Daddies Richmond (26 Hill St) and Madhu's Brasserie Richmond (106 Sheen Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.
When to visit Richmond
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 28h 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $90 for a 1h 28m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Richmond takes 193 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around $235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $287 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Hiring a car in Richmond
Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.07 and $46.75. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.