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City Population204,214
Elevation15 ft.
Sales TaxVirginia levies a 5.3 percent sales tax, which includes a 1 percent tax levied by city or county governments. The Richmond area has a lodging tax of 8 percent.
Emergency911
Police (non-emergency)(804) 646-5100
HospitalsBon Secours-St. Mary's Hospital, (804) 285-2011; Henrico Doctors' Hospital, (804) 289-4500; VCU Medical Center, (804) 828-9000.
Visitor Information Richmond Region Tourism 405 N. Third St. Richmond, VA 23219. Phone:(804)783-7450 or (800)370-9004
Air TravelRichmond International Airport (RIC), off I-64 exit 197A, is served by Air Canada, (888) 247-2262; AirTran, (800) 247-8726; Allegiant, (702) 505-8888; American Airlines, (800) 433-7300; Delta Airlines, (800) 221-1212; JetBlue Airways, (800) 538-2583; Southwest Airlines, (800) 435-9792; and United Airlines, (800) 241-6522.
Limousine service is available between the greater Richmond area and the airport; phone (804) 360-2122.
Rental CarsHertz, at Richmond International Airport, offers discounts to AAA members; phone (804) 222-7228 or (800) 654-3080.
Rail ServiceAmtrak train service is available at 7519 Staples Mill Rd., (800) 872-7245, and at historic Main Street Station at 500 E. Main St., (804) 646-2041.
BusesThe Greyhound Lines Inc. bus terminal is at 2910 N. Boulevard St. across from The Diamond baseball field; phone (804) 254-5910.
TaxisSome of the larger cab companies include Galaxy, (804) 560-4408; Yellow, (804) 222-7300; and Richmond Taxi, (804) 439-0009. Base fare is $2.50 for the first one-fifth mile, 50c for each additional one-fifth mile and 50c for each 80-second period of delay, including traffic. Base fare rises $1 for each additional passenger over age 6 and for rides between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. A $2 access fee is added to fares originating at the airport.
Public TransportationThe Greater Richmond Transit Co. (GRTC) operates buses throughout most of the city and parts of Henrico County. The base fare for local routes is $1.50. Transfers cost 25c. Transfers must be purchased at the time your initial fare is paid. Reduced rates are available for senior citizens and the physically impaired. Go Cards, used in lieu of cash by customers boarding GRTC vehicles, are available for advance purchase at retail locations throughout the Richmond area for $10. Phone (804) 358-4782.
Richmond, VA
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The Westin Richmond6631 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230
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Best Western Executive Hotel7007 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23294
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown555 E Canal St. Richmond, VA 23219
Book NowCity Population
204,214
Elevation
15 ft.
Sales Tax
Virginia levies a 5.3 percent sales tax, which includes a 1 percent tax levied by city or county governments. The Richmond area has a lodging tax of 8 percent.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(804) 646-5100
Hospitals
Bon Secours-St. Mary's Hospital, (804) 285-2011; Henrico Doctors' Hospital, (804) 289-4500; VCU Medical Center, (804) 828-9000.
Visitor Information
405 N. Third St. Richmond, VA 23219. Phone:(804)783-7450 or (800)370-9004
Air Travel
Richmond International Airport
Rental Cars
Hertz, at Richmond International Airport, offers discounts to AAA members; phone (804) 222-7228 or (800) 654-3080.
Rail Service
Amtrak train service is available at 7519 Staples Mill Rd., (800) 872-7245, and at historic Main Street Station at 500 E. Main St., (804) 646-2041.
Buses
The Greyhound Lines Inc. bus terminal is at 2910 N. Boulevard St. across from The Diamond baseball field; phone (804) 254-5910.
Taxis
Some of the larger cab companies include Galaxy, (804) 560-4408; Yellow, (804) 222-7300; and Richmond Taxi, (804) 439-0009. Base fare is $2.50 for the first one-fifth mile, 50c for each additional one-fifth mile and 50c for each 80-second period of delay, including traffic. Base fare rises $1 for each additional passenger over age 6 and for rides between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. A $2 access fee is added to fares originating at the airport.
Public Transportation
The Greater Richmond Transit Co. (GRTC) operates buses throughout most of the city and parts of Henrico County. The base fare for local routes is $1.50. Transfers cost 25c. Transfers must be purchased at the time your initial fare is paid. Reduced rates are available for senior citizens and the physically impaired. Go Cards, used in lieu of cash by customers boarding GRTC vehicles, are available for advance purchase at retail locations throughout the Richmond area for $10. Phone (804) 358-4782.
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