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
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in June
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 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 Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

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 Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Richmond

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,953 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,394 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (933 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

Meriton Suites Melbourne
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$192+
The Langham Melbourne
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$229+
Crown Towers Melbourne
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$357+
Atlantis Hotel Melbourne
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$95+
Adara Richmond Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$97+
Crown Metropol Melbourne
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$268+

Hiring a car in Richmond

Hiring a car in Richmond costs $46 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $1.65 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 $19.76 and $26.35. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Full-size (Mitsubishi Montero or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG HS or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Richmond costs $46 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.

Expect to pay $1.65 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 $19.76 and $26.35. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Full-size (Mitsubishi Montero or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG HS or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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