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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Richmond to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Richmond
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rock and Rose Restaurant (106 Kew Road) and L'assaggino (9 Paved Court) 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 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Richmond from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Train. The train journey from Richmond to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 132 for a 1h 34m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 33. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around AED 501 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 430 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 AED 6.84 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 81.97 and AED 109.30.