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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. 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, Rock and Rose Restaurant (106 Kew Road) and The Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Fat Badger - Richmond (15-17 Hill Rise) and The Dysart Petersham (135 Petersham Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$169
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 32h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $77 for a 2h 01m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Richmond takes 209 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 217 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 32h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $77 for a 2h 01m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Richmond takes 209 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $273 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $326 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)
$117+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$299+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$114+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.35 and $48.46. 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 Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.35 and $48.46. 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 Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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