Richmond travel guide
Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide
You're Going to Love Richmond
With a population of 26,121, Richmond is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Richmond deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Richmond
If you’re looking for affordable options, Noir Restaurant (175 Swan Street) and Future Future (191 Swan Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, New Quarter (79 Swan St) and Corner Hotel (57 Swan Street) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 22 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 3 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Richmond. From Canberra, the bus ride to Richmond takes 772 km and will cost you around $113. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $245 for a journey of 1159 km.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Hiring a car in Richmond
Hiring a car in Richmond costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Melbourne.
Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.90 and $27.87. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.