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.
Activities & attractions in Richmond
Activities
Art & Performing Arts
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, The Fat Badger - Richmond (15-17 Hill Rise) and The Dysart Petersham (135 Petersham Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.
When to visit Richmond
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 10m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Richmond to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 1h 46m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Coventry, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around £119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £128 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Hiring a car in Richmond
Hiring a car in Richmond costs £22 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.43 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 £17.05 and £22.73. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.