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. Richmond deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Harold's Kitchen & Bar - Sheraton Vancouver Airport (7551 Westminster Highway) and Origo Club (6888 River Road) 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 flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 3 miles from the city center.
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 $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $54 for a 7h 32m trip.
Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 8 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Richmond takes 70 miles and will cost you around $45. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Richmond River Rock Casino, located 1.8 miles from downtown Richmond. Richmond Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $297 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SureStay by Best Western Richmond Vancouver Airport and Quality Hotel Airport - South.
Renting a car in Richmond costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Trust Auto and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Richmond is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at 9231 Beckwith Rd, which is 2 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.
Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Richmond (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla Matrix or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$25/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$31/day