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

Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 27h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Birmingham takes 1h 29m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $64 for a 1h 45m 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 Hertz, 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 130 miles and will cost you around $16. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 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 27h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Birmingham takes 1h 29m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $64 for a 1h 45m 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 Hertz, 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 130 miles and will cost you around $16. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Richmond

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,706 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,069 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,803 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,524 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,269 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,924 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $251 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$303+
Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$109+
Ibis Budget London Hounslow
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$96+
ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$90+

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 $34.83 and $46.44. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $34.83 and $46.44. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.