Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Richmond travel guide

Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide

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. 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, 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

Richmond in June
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in June
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Richmond

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 22 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 3 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo and EverythingFleet, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 22 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 3 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Turo and EverythingFleet, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Richmond

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

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Meriton Suites Melbourne
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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The Langham Melbourne
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$254+
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Crown Towers Melbourne
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$297+
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Atlantis Hotel Melbourne
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$91+
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Crown Metropol Melbourne
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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Adara Richmond Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Hiring a car in Richmond costs $45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.24 and $25.66. Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Richmond costs $45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.24 and $25.66. Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Richmond

Luxury SUV

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$53/day

Luxury SUV

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$61/day

Intermediate
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