Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Richmond travel guide

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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
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
£79
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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 05m 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 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 125 miles and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 05m 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 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 125 miles and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,929 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,466 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,341 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,202 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,672 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,975 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,435 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,304 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around £151 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)
£125+
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Hilton London Wembley
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Richmond Hill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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The Selwyn, Richmond
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£173+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Hiring a car in Richmond costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.88 and £25.17. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Richmond costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.88 and £25.17. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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