Richmond travel guide
Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide
You're Going to Love Richmond
With a population of 204 214, Richmond is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Richmond to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Richmond
The Fan is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Richmond. These include popular favourites such as Helen's in Richmond, VA (2527 W Main St), The Savory Grain (2043 W Broad St) and Barrio Taqueria + Tequila (2229 W Main St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Richmond (11800 West Broad Street) and Chez Foushee (2 E. Grace St.) are great picks.
When to visit Richmond
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Richmond in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 119 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Richmond, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.
How to Get to Richmond
Plane
When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Richmond Byrd Airport (RIC), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Richmond from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 37h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Richmond. The train journey from Richmond to Alexandria takes 2h 02m and costs around RM 76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about RM 85 for a 3h 08m trip. Located 10 km from the city centre, Richmond Staples Mill Road is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Main Street, located 1.1 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Megabus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Richmond takes 145 km and will cost you around RM 95. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about RM 218 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Richmond W. Leigh St, located 1.6 km from the city centre of Richmond. Richmond Parham Road Park & Ride is also a commonly used station, and is 14 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Richmond Innsbrook and Candlewood Suites Richmond - West Broad. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Richmond, with prices from RM 47 to RM 2,326 per night. The Fan is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Richmond are about 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Hiring a car in Richmond
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Richmond is the Dollar branch at 1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, which is 10 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.93 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 RM 59.12 and RM 78.82. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Honda Accord or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.