Hotels near Richmond International Airport ranked for early flights and layovers
Nine hotels within about a mile of RIC, ranked by Navan for shuttles, early flights, and Park and Fly.
Every stay here runs on a shuttle, not a sidewalk
There is no hotel on the RIC terminal. Navan clusters all nine in Sandston along Williamsburg Road, Audubon Drive, and Eubank Road, a short shuttle from baggage claim.
Closest hotels: Sheraton and Motel 6 both sit 0.7 miles out, on Eubank Road and Williamsburg Road
Top-rated: Residence Inn scores 8.5 on 17 reviews; Sheraton scores 8.3 on 322 reviews
Loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, Wyndham Rewards, Best Western Rewards
Shuttle pickup: Level 1 Arrivals; call the hotel after baggage claim and wait at hotel shuttle signs
Top Hotels Near Richmond International Airport
Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel
8.3 Rating (322 Reviews)
0.7 miles from Richmond International Airport
5501 Eubank Rd, Sandston, VA 23150
Built for the traveler who wants a sit-down dinner at Gate 55 without riding into downtown. Complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle covers the last 0.7 miles, and about 10,000 square feet across seven meeting rooms plus a seasonal outdoor pool handle a fly-in huddle.
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
6.1 Rating (720 Reviews)
0.7 miles from Richmond International Airport
5704 Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150
Treat this as a crash pad when price beats everything and a few hours of sleep is the only requirement. Guest scores sit at 6.1 on 720 reviews, free parking supports a short Park and Fly, and an outdoor pool plus a snack bar cover the basics without a full-service bill.
Capitol Inn by Belvilla Richmond Airport VA
4.1 Rating (23 Reviews)
0.9 miles from Richmond International Airport
5408 Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150
Fifty rooms on Williamsburg Road for the traveler who only needs a bed, a fridge, microwave, and free parking. Guest scores sit at 4.1 on 23 reviews, so set expectations, and budget a rideshare because this motel lists no airport shuttle.
Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Airport
8.1 Rating (441 Reviews)
0.9 miles from Richmond International Airport
5400 Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150
Marriott Bonvoy points plus The Bistro make this the Williamsburg Road pick when a fly-in work block needs a real plate. Indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center reset a delayed inbound, and the complimentary airport shuttle runs on request after baggage claim.
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
4.6 Rating (1,126 Reviews)
0.9 miles from Richmond International Airport
6000 Audubon Drive, Sandston, VA 23150
Wyndham Rewards and a free hot breakfast are the draw on Audubon Drive. Guest scores sit at 4.6 on more than 1,100 reviews, free parking supports a Park and Fly, and a rideshare covers the last mile because this inn lists no airport shuttle.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond - Airport
7.6 Rating (201 Reviews)
0.9 miles from Richmond International Airport
5996 Audubon Dr, Sandston, VA 23150
Full kitchens and a complimentary full breakfast from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM mark this as the extended-stay Hilton on Audubon Drive. Indoor pool plus a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle cover a multi-night layover, and about 2,600 square feet of meeting space handles a fly-in huddle.
Residence Inn By Marriott Richmond Airport
8.5 Rating (17 Reviews)
1.0 miles from Richmond International Airport
710 Trampton Road, Sandston, VA 23150
Highest guest score on this list at 8.5, though the sample is only 17 reviews, aimed at the traveler who wants an indoor pool and complimentary continental breakfast. Self parking carries a fee, and the listing names no airport shuttle, so confirm a rideshare for a pre-dawn terminal run.
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Richmond - Airport/Sandston
5.1 Rating (38 Reviews)
1.0 miles from Richmond International Airport
5209 Williamsburg Rd, Building B, Sandston, VA 23150
In-room refrigerators and microwaves make this the Red Roof extended-stay when a delayed project stretches past one night. Guest scores sit at 5.1 on 38 reviews, free parking supports a short Park and Fly, and a rideshare covers the last mile because this studio lists no airport shuttle.
Best Western Plus Richmond Airport Hotel
6.8 Rating (1,403 Reviews)
1.0 miles from Richmond International Airport
5300 Airport Square Ln, Sandston, VA 23150
The most-reviewed hotel on this list, with more than 1,400 guest scores, aimed at the Park and Fly traveler who wants a seasonal outdoor pool and an on-request shuttle. A 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour business center cover a work block, and free parking beats garage rates on a multi-day trip.
What's in the Area
- Gate 55 at the Sheraton (5501 Eubank Rd) handles client dinners. Weekday buffet typically 6:00 AM through 10:00 AM for a fee.
- The Bistro at Courtyard (5400 Williamsburg Rd) covers a working plate. Breakfast typically 6:30 AM through 10:00 AM weekdays for a fee.
- Waffle House at 5414 Williamsburg Rd stays open 24 hours for a cheap pre-flight plate.
- The Patron at 5990 Audubon Dr is the local Mexican cantina near Homewood and Microtel. Typical hours 11:00 AM through 10:00 PM.
- Economy Lots A and B typically run $10 a day as of July 2026, with a free EasyPark shuttle about every 15 minutes.
- Daily garage parking typically runs $15 a day as of July 2026, a short walk from the North and South decks.
- Park N Go on Audubon Drive is the off-airport lot locals recommend, with a 24-hour shuttle. Reserve before holidays.
- Hotel Park and Fly packages often beat garage rates on trips of several days. Confirm the extra-night parking fee.
- Hotel shuttles pick up on Level 1 Arrivals. Call the desk after baggage claim and wait at hotel shuttle signs.
- GRTC Routes 7A and 7B leave the upper departure deck about every 15 minutes, free under Zero Fare, to the Downtown Transfer Station.
- Uber and Lyft: turn right after baggage claim and follow green Ride App Pickup signs on Arrivals, or use Departures with no checked bags.
- Taxis queue in the center of the lower-level curb, adjacent to the North and South parking garages.
- Richmond Raceway sits a short drive north, useful if a race weekend lands on the layover.
- Downtown Richmond, the Virginia State Capitol, and Greater Richmond Convention Center sit about 8 miles west, not a walking stay from Sandston.
- Dorey Park is a few minutes from the Williamsburg Road hotels for a warm-weather reset between flights.
- White Oak Village on Laburnum adds retail and chain dining when a long layover needs more than hotel food.
- Sheraton lists about 10,000 square feet across seven meeting rooms, the largest conference option in this cluster.
- Homewood adds about 2,600 square feet across four meeting rooms for a smaller fly-in huddle on Audubon Drive.
- Courtyard lists about 1,300 square feet and two meeting rooms plus a 24-hour business center.
- For downtown client meetings, take GRTC 7A or 7B or a rideshare. Sandston is a hotel strip, not a coworking district.
- Confirm shuttle hours the night before. Sheraton and Homewood advertise 24-hour vans; Courtyard and Best Western run on request.
- Motel 6, Capitol Inn, Microtel, Residence Inn, and HomeTowne list no airport shuttle. Plan a rideshare for those stays.
- Wait at Level 1 Arrivals hotel shuttle signs, not the Departures curb, unless you are in a rideshare.
- For a 5 AM departure, book a 24-hour shuttle hotel or arrange a rideshare at check-in. Never assume every van runs all night.
What's in the Area
- Gate 55 at the Sheraton (5501 Eubank Rd) handles client dinners. Weekday buffet typically 6:00 AM through 10:00 AM for a fee.
- The Bistro at Courtyard (5400 Williamsburg Rd) covers a working plate. Breakfast typically 6:30 AM through 10:00 AM weekdays for a fee.
- Waffle House at 5414 Williamsburg Rd stays open 24 hours for a cheap pre-flight plate.
- The Patron at 5990 Audubon Dr is the local Mexican cantina near Homewood and Microtel. Typical hours 11:00 AM through 10:00 PM.
- Economy Lots A and B typically run $10 a day as of July 2026, with a free EasyPark shuttle about every 15 minutes.
- Daily garage parking typically runs $15 a day as of July 2026, a short walk from the North and South decks.
- Park N Go on Audubon Drive is the off-airport lot locals recommend, with a 24-hour shuttle. Reserve before holidays.
- Hotel Park and Fly packages often beat garage rates on trips of several days. Confirm the extra-night parking fee.
- Hotel shuttles pick up on Level 1 Arrivals. Call the desk after baggage claim and wait at hotel shuttle signs.
- GRTC Routes 7A and 7B leave the upper departure deck about every 15 minutes, free under Zero Fare, to the Downtown Transfer Station.
- Uber and Lyft: turn right after baggage claim and follow green Ride App Pickup signs on Arrivals, or use Departures with no checked bags.
- Taxis queue in the center of the lower-level curb, adjacent to the North and South parking garages.
- Richmond Raceway sits a short drive north, useful if a race weekend lands on the layover.
- Downtown Richmond, the Virginia State Capitol, and Greater Richmond Convention Center sit about 8 miles west, not a walking stay from Sandston.
- Dorey Park is a few minutes from the Williamsburg Road hotels for a warm-weather reset between flights.
- White Oak Village on Laburnum adds retail and chain dining when a long layover needs more than hotel food.
- Sheraton lists about 10,000 square feet across seven meeting rooms, the largest conference option in this cluster.
- Homewood adds about 2,600 square feet across four meeting rooms for a smaller fly-in huddle on Audubon Drive.
- Courtyard lists about 1,300 square feet and two meeting rooms plus a 24-hour business center.
- For downtown client meetings, take GRTC 7A or 7B or a rideshare. Sandston is a hotel strip, not a coworking district.
- Confirm shuttle hours the night before. Sheraton and Homewood advertise 24-hour vans; Courtyard and Best Western run on request.
- Motel 6, Capitol Inn, Microtel, Residence Inn, and HomeTowne list no airport shuttle. Plan a rideshare for those stays.
- Wait at Level 1 Arrivals hotel shuttle signs, not the Departures curb, unless you are in a rideshare.
- For a 5 AM departure, book a 24-hour shuttle hotel or arrange a rideshare at check-in. Never assume every van runs all night.
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