Richmond Hill travel guide
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You're Going to Love Richmond Hill
With a population of 185,541, Richmond Hill is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richmond Hill has to offer.
Where to Eat in Richmond Hill
If you’re looking for affordable options, Touro Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse & Wine Bar (125 York Blvd) and Fraticelli's Italian Grill - Richmond Hill (10 Vogell Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Isaan Der - Richmondhill (9021 Leslie St unit 7) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Richmond Hill (30 High Tech Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond Hill.
When to visit Richmond Hill
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Richmond Hill in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Richmond Hill, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to Richmond Hill
Plane
Although Richmond Hill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 16 miles from Richmond Hill. The shortest flight to Richmond Hill from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond Hill, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Richmond Hill to Kingston takes 2h 12m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Richmond Hill is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 15 miles from Richmond Hill. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond Hill, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Richmond Hill takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Richmond Hill
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond Hill
Most booked hotels in Richmond Hill
Renting a car in Richmond Hill
Renting a car in Richmond Hill costs $31 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond Hill.
Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Richmond Hill (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 Hill is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Richmond Hill
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$47/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$47/day