Richmond travel guide
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You're Going to Love Richmond
With a population of 26,121, Richmond is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Richmond deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Richmond
If you’re looking for affordable options, Noir Restaurant (175 Swan Street) and Future Future (191 Swan Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, New Quarter (79 Swan St) and Corner Hotel (57 Swan Street) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 14 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 2 miles from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Richmond. From Sydney, the bus ride to Richmond takes 720 miles and will cost you around $245. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $504 for a journey of 2370 miles.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Hiring a car in Richmond
Hiring a car in Richmond costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.
Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.24 and $28.32. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Richmond
Pick-up truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$52/day
Commercial
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$65/day