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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.

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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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Weather
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Currency
USD
Best months
May–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), late Nov–Mar
Airports
CLE · CAK
Nights
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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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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.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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.

Summit County High PointRichfield Historical SocietyRoadside taverns on Broadview RoadGateway to Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid*

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F) 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

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Richfield: next 7 days

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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)

−7°C (19°F)

14 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−6°C (21°F)

12 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

−2°C (28°F)

13 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

13 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

13 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

11 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

11 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

10 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

10 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

7°C (45°F)

11 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

13 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−4°C (25°F)

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.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

go

Door 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.

Akrongo

Door to door: About 25–30 min

Car south on I-77

Museums, the RubberDucks ballpark and a fuller restaurant scene.

Cleveland

go

Door to door: About 25–35 min

Car north on I-77

Rock Hall, the art museum and West Side Market make a full day.

Hudsongo

Door to door: About 20–25 min

Car east on Route 303

Walkable historic main street with shops and cafés.

Peninsula

go

Door 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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–180 excl. bed
High
$180+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$150US$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
Rental car, one day1 × US$60 · checkUS$60
Fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × US$8 · checkUS$8
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$47
Trip total≈ US$258 per person per day, bed includedUS$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

A low-crime village; the real risks are highway driving, winter ice and deer on rural roads at dusk. Lock your car and keep valuables out of sight at trailheads.
  • 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.

My embassy: —

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

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), late Nov–Mar · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for CLE and CAK: drive times, rideshare fallback, late-arrival plan.
  2. Walking cluster map for the Broadview Road core with verified hours for each tavern and café.
  3. Park-day fixtures: Brandywine Falls, Boston Mill and Peninsula with parking and trailhead notes.
  4. Winter and event-day fixtures so the page can flag snow closures and park crowds.

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