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. 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 February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 139
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 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Richmond from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 22h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Richmond is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Kew Gardens, located 3 miles 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 Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 130 miles and will cost you around S$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 140 miles.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 22h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Richmond is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Kew Gardens, located 3 miles 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 Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 130 miles and will cost you around S$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,801 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,293 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,441 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,815 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,216 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around S$ 194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 110 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 146+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 271+
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ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 86+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 62+
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ibis London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 82+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 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$ 27.94 and S$ 37.25. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 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$ 27.94 and S$ 37.25. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.