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, 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
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
$170
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 28h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Richmond to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $49 for a 1h 42m 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, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Southampton, the bus ride to Richmond takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $18 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 28h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Richmond to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $49 for a 1h 42m 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, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Southampton, the bus ride to Richmond takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,054 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,965 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,645 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,794 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,833 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,402 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (358 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,276 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,295 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,900 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,218 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $314 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $289 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)
$147+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$333+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$132+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$112+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay $2.95 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 $35.38 and $47.17. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.95 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 $35.38 and $47.17. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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