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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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, The Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) and Scott's Richmond (Whittaker Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 49m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 217 km and will cost you around $21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 49m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 217 km and will cost you around $21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,668 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,133 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,448 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,112 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 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)
$119+
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Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$271+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$109+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.05 and $50.73. 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 $3.18 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 $38.05 and $50.73. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.