Richmond travel guide

Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide

You're Going to Love Richmond

With a population of 8,413, 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 Black Bull (The Black Bull Inn Moulton) and Ma Cuisine Bistrot (8 Station Approach) are great picks.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in October
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in October
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Richmond

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 67 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Richmond takes 175 miles and will cost you around £18. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 370 miles.

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 67 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Richmond takes 175 miles and will cost you around £18. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 370 miles.

Airports near Richmond

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £200 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

Rockliffe Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£380+
The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
The Holly Hill Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Yha Grinton Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£15+
The George, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Blackwell Grange Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£81+

Hiring a car in Richmond

Hiring a car in Richmond costs £38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Richmond costs £38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.