Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. 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.

Where to Eat in Richmond

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) and Scott's Richmond (Whittaker Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Richmond

Plane

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around S$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 26 for a 1h 33m 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 15 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using National Express or FlixBus.

Plane

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around S$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 26 for a 1h 33m 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 15 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,033 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,083 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,644 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,692 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around S$ 158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 111 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 90+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 215+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 70+
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ibis London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 85+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 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 S$ 28.08 and S$ 37.44. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 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 S$ 28.08 and S$ 37.44. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.