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, The Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) and Scott's Richmond (Whittaker Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
$188
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 26h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around $88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about $55 for a 2h 20m 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 CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 130 miles and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 140 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 26h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around $88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about $55 for a 2h 20m 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 CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 130 miles and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,794 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,292 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,256 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,428 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,805 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $261 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $149 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)
$121+
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Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$199+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$367+
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Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$89+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.