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 centre.
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 ₹ 2,837 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about ₹ 4,172 for a 7h 32m trip.
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 Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Richmond takes 80 miles and will cost you around ₹ 2,670. From Seattle, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,670 for a journey of 195 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.
Average rates range from around ₹ 12,914 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,442 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.
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 ₹ 119 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 ₹ 1,432 and ₹ 1,909. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
₹ 3,681/day
Pick-up truck
5 Adults, 5 Bags
₹ 3,916/day