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, Rock and Rose Restaurant (106 Kew Road) and The Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Chatora (100 Kew Road) and The Fat Badger - Richmond (15-17 Hill Rise) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
£91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
£91
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 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 domestic flight to Richmond departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Richmond

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £92 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£65+
The Selwyn, Richmond
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£127+
Richmond Harbour Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£148+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£164+
Richmond Hill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£125+
The Petersham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£142+

Hiring a car in Richmond

Hiring a car in Richmond costs £29 per day, on average.

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 £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Richmond costs £29 per day, on average.

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 £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.