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 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,694 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,453 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around £142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £63 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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The Selwyn, Richmond
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Kew Gardens & National Archives
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Hilton London Wembley
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Richmond Hill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Novotel London Wembley
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Hiring a car in Richmond costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.96 and £27.95. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Richmond costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.96 and £27.95. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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