Introduction
What to do
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. 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 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
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
£80
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 domestic flight to Richmond departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Richmond takes 193 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 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 domestic flight to Richmond departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Richmond takes 193 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £79 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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Coach & Horses Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Richmond Hill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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The Selwyn, Richmond
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Holiday Inn London - Heathrow Bath Road By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Hiring a car in Richmond costs £48 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.90 and £21.20. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Richmond costs £48 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.90 and £21.20. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

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