With a population of 8,360, Richmond is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richmond has to offer.
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 flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Richmond from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 10m.
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 $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $57 for a 1h 36m 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.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km.
Average rates range from around $231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $232 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Mini (Toyota iQ or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.