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 Glasgow 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 Turo and Rentacar, 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 Glasgow 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,525 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,395 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,960 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,796 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,095 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around £154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £64 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Richmond, with prices from £34 to £225 per night. Wandsworth is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Richmond are about 73% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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)
£127+
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Richmond Hill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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The Selwyn, Richmond
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£138+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Holiday Inn London - Heathrow Bath Road By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

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

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.84 and £25.12. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

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

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.84 and £25.12. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

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