Richmond travel guide
Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide
You're Going to Love Richmond
With a population of 8,360, Richmond is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.
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, Chatora (100 Kew Road) and The Fat Badger - Richmond (15-17 Hill Rise) 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 flight to Richmond from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 19h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Train. The train journey from Richmond to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around RM 176 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about RM 152 for a 1h 50m 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 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Richmond takes 130 miles and will cost you around RM 43. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 19 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around RM 620 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 552 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
Expect to pay RM 8.87 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 106.36 and RM 141.81. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.