Mid-Range Travel Guide: Richmond

Accommodation

$80-180 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique inns, or well-rated bed & breakfasts with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$35-75 per day

Mix of casual dining restaurants, local breweries, food halls, and occasional upscale lunch spots

Transportation

$15-45 per day

Combination of rideshares, taxis, public transport, and occasional car rentals for day trips

Activities

$30-80 per day

Paid museum entries, guided walking tours, brewery tours, historic site admissions, theater shows

Eat lunch at food trucks and casual spots instead of dinner at upscale restaurants - typically 40-60% cheaper for similar quality

Use public buses and walk when possible instead of rideshares - can save 60-80% on daily transportation costs

Visit museums on free or discounted days, usually offered monthly - saves $10-25 per attraction

Book accommodations outside the immediate downtown core for 25-40% savings while still being accessible

Take advantage of happy hour specials at restaurants and bars - typically 30-50% off food and drinks

Pack snacks and drinks for sightseeing days to avoid tourist area markups of 100-200%

Look for combination tickets for multiple attractions - usually 15-25% cheaper than individual entries

Only eating in the immediate downtown tourist corridor where prices are typically 50-100% higher than neighborhoods just a few blocks away

Taking rideshares for every trip instead of learning the bus system - can triple your transportation costs unnecessarily

Booking accommodations at the last minute during peak seasons when rates can be 200-300% higher than advance bookings

Not checking restaurant happy hour times and missing out on 30-50% savings on the same meals