Richmond travel guide
Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide
You're Going to Love Richmond
With a population of 182,000, Richmond is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richmond has to offer.
Where to Eat in Richmond
If you’re looking for affordable options, Origo Club (6888 River Road) and Com Vietnamese (7688 Alderbridge Way #120) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Steveston Seafood House (3951 Moncton St.) and Macan's Bar + Grill (9100 Steveston Hwy) 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 Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Richmond to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around AED 125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about AED 239 for a 7h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Rider Express, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Richmond takes 70 miles and will cost you around AED 84. From Seattle, the ticket costs about AED 367 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Richmond River Rock Casino, located 1.8 miles from the city centre of Richmond. Richmond Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around AED 601 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 878 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Go House and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Riverport Richmond.
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Hiring a car in Richmond
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Trust Auto and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Richmond is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at 9231 Beckwith Rd, which is 2 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay AED 5.26 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 AED 63.02 and AED 84.03.
Best car hire deals in Richmond
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
AED 152/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
AED 159/day