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
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 Chatora (100 Kew 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 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Richmond to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around £120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £121 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 £36 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.