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RichfieldRichfield, Ohio
Skip Richfield as a base: it is a highway junction with a handful of sights. Sleep here only for a cheap bed near Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Richfield is a small Summit County village at the I-77 / I-271 / Ohio Turnpike interchange between Cleveland and Akron. It has a historical society, a county high point and a few taverns, and it sits about 15 minutes from Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Most travellers pass through; a night here works if you want a quiet, cheaper bed outside the park towns.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), late Nov–Mar
- Airports
- CLE · CAK
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Richfield911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (US)1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Richfield, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime village; the real risks are highway driving, winter ice and deer on rural roads at dusk.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (US)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 25–30 min by car via I-71 and I-77; check current times.).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: sights, food and lodging sit along Broadview Road, Brecksville Road and the highway interchange…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, mid-rangeBefore tax and tip.$20–35
- Beerdraught in a tavern$6–9
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedGroup lodge or cottage (up to 6), a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$170
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 25–30 min by car via I-71 and I-77; check current times.) · CAK Akron-Canton Airport (About 35–45 min by car via I-77; check current times.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid*
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Richfield: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
14 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
12 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
13 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: sights, food and lodging sit along Broadview Road, Brecksville Road and the highway interchange, with no useful local bus coverage for visitors. Parking is free and easy almost everywhere. Cleveland and Akron are both reachable by car in about 25–35 minutes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
goDoor to door: About 15–25 min
Car via I-77 and Route 303 to the Boston or Peninsula entrances
The main reason to sleep here: Brandywine Falls, the Towpath Trail and the scenic railroad.
Door to door: About 25–30 min
Car south on I-77
Museums, the RubberDucks ballpark and a fuller restaurant scene.
Cleveland
goDoor to door: About 25–35 min
Car north on I-77
Rock Hall, the art museum and West Side Market make a full day.
Door to door: About 20–25 min
Car east on Route 303
Walkable historic main street with shops and cafés.
Peninsula
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car east on Route 303
Village inside the national park; pair with the Towpath Trail.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Broadview Road / Brecksville Road corridor
The village core: taverns, a café and the historical society within a short walk of each other.
I-77 / Ohio Turnpike interchange
Highway hotels and chain lodging; you need a car for everything.
Brush Road area
Quiet rural lodging for groups and longer stays; a car is essential.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| Fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × US$8 · check | US$8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$47 |
| Trip total≈ US$258 per person per day, bed included | US$515 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Tavern burger with fries | $13–18 |
| Beer, draught in a tavern | $6–9 |
| Sit-down dinner, mid-rangeBefore tax and tip. | $20–35 |
| Rideshare, Richfield to Akroncheck | $25–40 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Almost nothing is walkable between the village core and the highway hotels: plan on driving.
- Winter ice and lake-effect snow can close or slow I-77 and the Ohio Turnpike.
- Some taverns and small kitchens keep limited hours: check before you drive out.
- Cell coverage and fuel are fine, but the nearest hospital is outside the village.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control (US)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (US)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Richfield; consulates sit in Cleveland and Detroit, embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare, Richfield to Cleveland Hopkins (CLE): $40–60 (check)
- Rideshare, Richfield to Akron: $25–40 (check)
- Fuel, per US gallon: $3–4 (check)
Say or show
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Can I get a table for two? — Can I get a table for two?
- Is parking free here? — Is parking free here?
- How far is the national park? — How far is the national park?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Thanks, that's all — Thanks, that's all
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Richfield. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), late Nov–Mar · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CLE and CAK: drive times, rideshare fallback, late-arrival plan.
- Walking cluster map for the Broadview Road core with verified hours for each tavern and café.
- Park-day fixtures: Brandywine Falls, Boston Mill and Peninsula with parking and trailhead notes.
- Winter and event-day fixtures so the page can flag snow closures and park crowds.