Overview
We’ve listed real prices of hotels, food, tours and groceries in Republic of Latvia to give you an idea of what a daily travel cost might be.
Capital
Riga
Currency
Euro (EUR, €)
Population
67.1 million
GDP
$36.7 billion
GDP PER CAPITA, PPP
$32,986
Language
Latvian
Big Mac Index
4.58 (Euro area, 2024)
Inflation Index
+2.75%
Country Facts
Is Republic of Latvia safe?
Country ranks #34 out of 163 according to Global Peace Index 2024 produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)
Overall best countries in the world index
#62 in Best Countries Overall 2020; #55 out of 80 in 2019 by USnews&world report
Is tap water in Riga safe to drink?
Yes, tap water is safe to drink according to the “Rīgas Ūdens” United water quality control laboratory reports.
Riga
/ˈriːɡə/; Latvian: Rīga [ˈriːɡa]/
| Population | 627 487 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET); Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Airport | Riga International Airport (Latvian: Starptautiskā lidosta “Rīga”; IATA: RIX, ICAO: EVRA) |
| Calling code | +371 6 |
Flights
Flights to Riga
Book your flights to Riga International airport from only €12 for a round trip.
Priority Pass Lounge in Riga, Latvia
Priority Pass is a membership that gives a complimentary access to airport lounges.
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Many Priority Pass lounges also have showers and sleeping facilities.
Flight Delays & Cancellations
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Hotels
Hotel Prices in Riga
How much do hotels cost in Riga? You can book a luxury hotel room for 122 euro per night.
Three-star hotels ***
US$38 - 86 | €35 - 80
Four-star hotels ****
US$58 - 118 | €54 - 109
Five-star hotels *****
US$132 - 197 | €122 - 183
Hotel prices above are based on average rates for a Standard Room for 2 guests. After collecting the data from the top online travel agencies we have calculated the average cost of the room that varies depending on the season or major local events. Also, the rates may vary significantly depending on how far in advance you book and deals. Rates are often based on location and amenities, so the hotel prices we’ve listed are all well-rated hotels in the popular tourist areas of each city.
Riga City Tax
All hotel, hostel and other accommodation guests will pay a tourist tax at the amount of US$1.1 | €1 per person per night, but not more than US$10.8 | €10 for the whole stay in 2024.
Best Hotels to Stay in Riga
See our top picks for best hotels to stay in Riga and choose the best hotel deal for your stay.
Things to Do
Things To Do in Riga
Here is our list of what to see and do in Riga for any budget.
House of the Black Heads
Prices:
- Adult (age 7+) US$4.3 | €4
- Student US$4.3 | €4
- Child (age 0-6) Free
Riga Motor Museum
Prices:
(Tallink Club One card holders: 25% discount from entrance ticket price per person)
- Adult (age 18-60) US$10.8 | €10
- Student / Senior / Child (age 6-18) US$5.4 | €5
- Child (age 0-5) free
Art Nouveau Museum
Prices:
- Adult (age 18-60) US$5.4 | €5
- Student / Senior / Child (age 7-17) US$3.2 | €3
- Child (age 0-6) Free
Riga Zoo
Prices:
- Adult (age 18+) US$5.4 | €5
- Student US$3.8 | €3.5
- Child (age 4-17) US$3.2 | €3
- Child (age 0-3) Free
Panorama Riga Observation Deck
Prices:
- Adult (age 12+) US$6.5 | €6
- Child (age 0-11) Free
Riga Cathedral / Rigas Doms
Prices:
- Per person US$5.4 | €5
Best of Riga Walking Tour – 3-4 hours
Prices:
- Adult (age 18-79) US$21.6 | €20
- Youth (age 13-17) US$17.3 | €16
- Child (age 0-12) Free
Food tasting tour at Riga Central market – 2 hours
Prices:
- Adult (age 18-79) US$28 | €26
- Youth (age 13-17) US$16.2 | €15
- Child (age 0-12) US$0 | €0.02
Riga River Boat Cruise – 1 hour
Prices:
- Adult (age 18+) US$10.8 | €10
- Student US$5.4 | €5
- Child (age 9-17) US$5.4 | €5
- Child (age 6-8) US$3.2 | €3
Free Attractions
Here’s our list of the best free places in Riga, including charming Old City cobbled streets and art nouveau architecture, KGB building with the grim cells and the execution chamber, and local food market to try rye bread, caviar, herring, and smoked eel.
- Old City of Riga
- Central Market
- Riga Castle
- Three Brothers Bulildings
- KGB Building exhibition
- Bremen Town Musicians statue
- National Library of Latvia
- Lielais Kristaps – Big Christopher Statue
- Bremen Town Musicians statue
- Kronvalda Park
- Lucavsala recreational park
- Vakarbulli Beach
- Riga Free Walking Tours
- Visit Sigulda (53km/33 miles) or Jurmala (25 km/16 miles)
Transportation
Riga Transportation Prices
Here’s how to get around Riga with taxis, buses and electric scooters and how much it costs.
Taxi
City Taxi
You can hail a taxi in the street or book via app.
- Initial charge US$1.1 - 3.2 | €0.99 - 3
- Per km US$0.6 - 0.8 | €0.55 - 0.7
- Per minute waiting US$0.2 - 0.2 | €0.18 - 0.2
Riga Airport – Riga City center: US$10.8 | €10
(We’d suggest that you ask about price before get in)
Uber
There is no Uber or Lyft in Riga at the moment, but you can use cheap Yandex.Taxi or Bolt services.
- Initial charge US$0.8 | €0.7
- Per km US$0.4 | €0.35
- Per minute waiting US$0.2 | €0.15
Riga Airport – Riga City center: US$7.6 - 8.6 | €7 - 8
Bus, Tram & Trolleybus
You can buy tickets online, in ticket vending machines and from the drivers.
- Sinlge Ticket (an one-hour ticket) US$2.5 | €2.3
- 1-day Ticket (24 hours) US$5.4 | €5
- 3-day Ticket US$10.8 | €10
Source: Rigassatiksme.lv
Flixbus in Riga
Ecolines and Lux Express are a few cheap intercity bus in Riga, Latvia.
- Riga – Vilnius US$14 | €13
- Riga – Tallinn US$11.9 | €11
Car Rental
Riga Airport.
April 2024. Midsize car.
- 1 day US$39 - 71 | €36 - 66
- 1 week US$173 - 320 | €160 - 297
Riga Gasoline prices (per liter):
- 95 petrol (regular) US$1.2 | €1.08
- Diesel/Gazoil (regular) US$1 | €0.96
City Bikes
The bike rental rates:
- 3-hour US$3.2 | €3
- 24-hour US$16.2 | €15
Electric Scooters
There are a few companies offering e-scooter rides in Riga: Bolt, ATOM, City Bee, and Fiqsy.
The fee for an electric scooter:
- Fixed activation fee US$0.5 - 1.1 | €0.5 - 1
- Per minute US$0.1 - 0.1 | €0.09 - 0.1
Restaurants
Riga restaurant and café prices
Find out how much a meal costs in Riga. A 5-course Tasting Menu for 55 euro?
Fine Dining
Vincents
Price Range: US$21.6 - 173 | €20 - 160
6-course Tasting Menu: US$76 - 113 | €70 - 105
Dome Fish Restaurant
Price range (per main meal): US$19.4 - 28 | €18 - 26
5-course Tasting Menu: US$59 | €55
Wine pairing: US$49 | €45
Rozengrals
Price range (per main meal): US$17.3 - 30 | €16 - 28
Bottle of wine: US$21.6 - 47 | €20 - 44
Mid-range Restaurant and Café Prices
| Breakfast | US$7 - 9.7 | €6.5 - 9 |
| Set lunch menu | US$7.6 - 11.9 | €7 - 11 |
| Pasta | US$7.6 - 9.7 | €7 - 9 |
| Fish and chips | US$10.6 | €9.8 |
| Salads | US$7.6 - 9.7 | €7 - 9 |
| Soups | US$6.5 - 7.6 | €6 - 7 |
| Typical main meal | US$10.8 - 25.9 | €10 - 24 |
| Steak (300g) | US$25.9 | €24 |
| Dinner (2 courses / per person) | US$32 - 38 | €30 - 35 |
| Glass of wine(12 cl) | US$5.9 - 6.5 | €5.5 - 6 |
| Beer 50cl | US$3.8 - 4.9 | €3.5 - 4.5 |
| Aperol Spritz | US$7.6 | €7 |
| A piece of cake | US$3.2 - 5.4 | €3 - 5 |
| Coffee: Espresso | US$2.2 | €2 |
| Coffee: Cappuccino | US$3 - 3.5 | €2.8 - 3.2 |
Fast Food Prices
Riga fast food restaurant chains are McDonald’s, Burger King, Subway, KFC.
Riga McDonald’s Prices
- Hamburger US$1.1 | €1
- Cheeseburger US$1.1 | €1
- Big Mac US$3.1 | €2.85
- French fries (medium) US$1.7 | €1.55
- Grilled Chicken Salad US$4.7 | €4.4
- Double Espresso US$2 | €1.9
- Cappuccino (normal) US$1.8 | €1.7
- Coca Cola (normal) US$1.5 | €1.35
- McFlurry US$2.2 | €2.05
Street food
- Herring sandwich US$1.6 | €1.5
- Salmon sandwich US$1.9 | €1.8
- Hot dog US$1.4 | €1.3
- Salmon& Cream Cheese Bagel US$5.9 | €5.5
Food & Drinks
Food & Drink Prices
Wondering how much groceries cost in Latvia? We have collected prices directly from the main Riga supermarkets.
Local foods: What to try & Prices
- Pickled Baltic herring US$7.6 | €7
- Beef/Ox tongue US$12.9 | €12
- Latvia artisan cheese US$15.1 | €14
- Potato pancakes from US$9.7 | €9
- Meat dumplings US$12.9 | €12
- Barley risotto US$8.6 | €8
- Honey cake US$7.3 | €6.8
- Slow-cooked calf cheeks US$20.5 | €19
- Smoked eel / Kūpināta zuša fileja US$19.4 | €18
- Grey peas with smoked bacon and sour cream US$8.6 | €8
- Rye Bread pudding / Maizes zupa US$5.4 | €5
- Riga Black Balm Original or Currant 4cl US$3.2 - 3.8 | €3 - 3.5
- Rhubarb Sparkling wine US$14 | €13
- Curd snack (Biezpiena sieriņš) US$0.4 | €0.37
- Latvian Janu Cheese (kg) from US$8.1 | €7.49
- Zefir candies US$1.8 | €1.65
Supermarket & grocery store prices
Main grocery store chains in Riga are Rimi, Sky, Maxima, Mego and Top.
| Bakery | |
|---|---|
| Rye Bread 1kg | US$2.3 | €2.15 |
| Sliced loaf bread 500g | US$1.2 | €1.09 |
| Meat | |
| Beef 1kg | US$11.9 | €11 |
| Beef Entrecote Steak 200g | US$5.6 | €5.19 |
| Minced beef meat 450g | US$2.8 | €2.59 |
| Pork loin chops 1kg | US$7.2 | €6.63 |
| Chicken breast fillets 1kg | US$6.5 | €5.99 |
| Fish | |
| Fresh salmon/trout 1kg | US$11.6 | €10.79 |
| Rainbow trout fillet 1kg | US$20.5 | €19 |
| Atlantic mackerel 1kg | US$4.7 | €4.39 |
| Smoked Salmon 100g | US$4 | €3.69 |
| Pickled herring 400g | US$3.2 | €2.93 |
| Trout caviar/roe 1kg | US$65 | €60 |
| Pasta & Rice | |
| Barilla Spaghetti 500g | US$1.6 | €1.51 |
| Rice Basmati 1kg | US$3.7 | €3.39 |
| Fruits | |
| Pineapple 1kg | US$1.4 | €1.29 |
| Mango 1 piece | US$2.3 | €2.09 |
| Apples 1 kg | US$1.9 | €1.79 |
| Strawberry 500g | US$3.2 | €2.99 |
| Banana 1kg | US$1.5 | €1.39 |
| Vegetables | |
| Zucchini 1 piece | US$1.9 | €1.79 |
| Tomatoes 1 kg | US$2.5 | €2.29 |
| Carrots 1 kg | US$1 | €0.96 |
| Cucumber 1kg | US$2 | €1.89 |
| Mixed leaf salad 100g | US$1.1 | €0.99 |
| Potato 1 kg | US$1.3 | €1.21 |
| Broccoli 1 piece | US$1.9 | €1.79 |
| Avocado 1 piece | US$0.9 | €0.79 |
| Eggs | |
| Free-range eggs 10 pieces | US$2.4 | €2.19 |
| Dairy | |
| Milk 1l | US$0.7 | €0.65 |
| Butter 200gr | US$2 | €1.89 |
| Yogurt Activia 4x120ml | US$2.1 | €1.95 |
| Cheese | |
|---|---|
| Brie 200g | US$3.2 | €2.99 |
| Jānu cheese 1kg | US$8.1 | €7.49 |
| Mozzarella ball 125g | US$1.1 | €1.05 |
| Džiugas Mature Cheese 1kg | US$21.6 | €20 |
| Sweets | |
| Honey 500g | US$4.1 | €3.77 |
| Nutella 350g | US$3.9 | €3.62 |
| Peanut butter 250g | US$3.7 | €3.45 |
| Bon Maman Strawberry Jam 370g | US$3.7 | €3.39 |
| LINDT – EXCELLENCE Chocolate 70% cacao 100g | US$3.4 | €3.14 |
| Laima Dark Chocolate 100g | US$2 | €1.83 |
| Cereals | |
| Nestle Cheerios 425g | US$3.7 | €3.45 |
| Nestle Fitness 375g | US$3.5 | €3.29 |
| Kellogg’s Coco Pops 375g | US$3.3 | €3.09 |
| Chips | |
| Pringles Chips Crisps 165g | US$2.7 | €2.49 |
| Pizza | |
| DR OETKER – RISTORANTE Pizza Mozzarella, frozen 350g | US$4.6 | €4.29 |
| Ice Cream | |
| HÄAGEN-DAZS Vanilla 460ml | US$8.6 | €7.99 |
| MAGNUM Classic 6x55ml | US$6.9 | €6.39 |
| BEN & JERRY’S Chocolate Fudge Brownie 465ml | US$8.6 | €7.99 |
| Other | |
| Almonds 150g | US$2.4 | €2.19 |
| Extra Virgin Olive oil 1l | US$11.2 | €10.39 |
| Sugar 1 kg | US$0.9 | €0.79 |
| Sandwich | US$1.5 - 2.5 | €1.4 - 2.3 |
| Drinks | |
| Bottled water 1.5l | US$0.7 | €0.68 |
| Sparkling water 1.5l | US$0.5 | €0.44 |
| PERRIER 75cl | US$1.3 | €1.25 |
| SAN PELLEGRINO 1l | US$1.3 | €1.25 |
| DR PEPPER 1.4l | US$1.8 | €1.69 |
| COCA COLA 1l | US$1.1 | €1.05 |
| Fanta 2l | US$1.9 | €1.75 |
| Orange juice 1l | US$1.5 | €1.39 |
| Lavazza Rossa 250g | US$6.3 | €5.8 |
| Nescafe Gold Instant coffee 200g | US$11.3 | €10.49 |
| Illy Ground Coffee Espresso 250g | US$12.9 | €11.99 |
| Nestle Dolce Gusto 16 capsules | US$6.2 | €5.79 |
| Lipton Green tea 25 tea bags | US$2 | €1.85 |
| Baby | |
|---|---|
| Pampers Pants #4 52 Diapers Nappies | US$16.1 | €14.9 |
| Pampers Pure Protection #1 35 Nappies/Diapers | US$11.3 | €10.5 |
| Aptamil 2 Baby Milk Formula 800g | US$14 | €13.0 |
| Baby food: Semper Lasagne 235g | US$2.1 | €1.95 |
| Baby food: Hipp Fruit Puree 125g | US$1.2 | €1.1 |
| Pet food | |
|---|---|
| Friskies Cat Dry Food 1kg | US$3.1 | €2.84 |
| Gourmet Cat Wet food 85g | US$0.6 | €0.59 |
| Pedigree Adult dog food 2.6kg | US$8 | €7.39 |
| Dog food: Pedigree wet food 100g | US$0.5 | €0.42 |
| Household | |
| A+ liquid detergent 2.2l | US$11.3 | €10.49 |
| Zewa Deluxe 3ply Toilet paper 8 rolls | US$4.1 | €3.79 |
| Alcohol | |
|---|---|
| Absolut Vodka 40% 70cl | US$14.3 | €13.29 |
| Koskenkorva 70cl | US$14 | €13.0 |
| BALLANTINE’S Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl | US$15.3 | €14.2 |
| CHIVAS REGAL Whisky 12 years 70cl | US$35 | €32.35 |
| JOHNNIE WALKER Red Label Whiskey 70cl | US$18.8 | €17.4 |
| Jack Daniels Tennessee Blended Whicky 70cl | US$23.1 | €21.4 |
| Bombay Sapphire Gin 70cl | US$24.1 | €22.3 |
| Olmeca Altos Tequila Reposado 70cl | US$22.5 | €20.85 |
| Captain Morgan Spiced Gold rum 70cl | US$15.7 | €14.6 |
| Martini Bianco Vermouth 75cl | US$10.6 | €9.85 |
| Hennessy XO Cognac 70cl | US$179 | €166.0 |
| Martell VSOP Cognac 70cl | US$49 | €45.0 |
| APÉROL 15% 70cl | US$16.2 | €15.0 |
| Amarula Cream Liqueur 75cl | US$15.7 | €14.55 |
| BAILEY’S The Original 75cl | US$17.7 | €16.45 |
| Riga Black Balm Original 50cl | US$14 | €13.0 |
| Riga Currant Balm 1l | US$19.8 | €18.39 |
| Red wine | |
| J.P.Chenet Original Cabernet Syrah 75cl | US$7.2 | €6.7 |
| Zovo Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina 75cl | US$31 | €29.0 |
| Gran Castillo Family Res 75cl | US$9.2 | €8.55 |
| Les Mougeottes Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc 75cl | US$11.5 | €10.7 |
| Yellow Tail Shiraz 2018 75cl | US$10 | €9.3 |
| White wine | |
|---|---|
| Monte Zovo Pinot Grigio 75cl | US$12.9 | €12.0 |
| Louis Jadot Chablis 75cl | US$28 | €26.0 |
| Ruppertsberger Gewürztraminer 75cl | US$10.8 | €10.0 |
| Jacobs Creek Riesling 75cl | US$8.5 | €7.85 |
| Rose Wine | |
| Gallo White Zinfandel 75cl | US$8.5 | €7.85 |
| Calvet Rose D’anjou AOC 75cl | US$9.7 | €9.0 |
| Jacobs Creek Shiraz Rose 75cl | US$9.3 | €8.65 |
| Masi Rosa Dei Masi 75cl | US$22.7 | €21.0 |
| Champagne | |
| MOËT & CHANDON Imperial Champagne, brut 75cl | US$59 | €55.0 |
| Nicolas Feuillatte Selection Brut 75cl | US$43 | €40.0 |
| Sparkling wine | |
| Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava Brut 75cl | US$9.8 | €9.1 |
| Mionetto Prosecco 75cl | US$8.3 | €7.65 |
| Martini Asti 75l | US$8.2 | €7.6 |
| Beer & Cider | |
| Guinness Draught 44cl | US$2.6 | €2.45 |
| HEINEKEN 50cl | US$1.5 | €1.4 |
| Tuborg 50cl | US$1.2 | €1.12 |
| Aldaris 1865 50cl | US$1 | €0.92 |
| Cēsu Premium 50cl | US$1 | €0.95 |
| Dārza Rhubarb Cider 50cl | US$1.5 | €1.41 |
| Kopparberg Wildberries Cider | US$2.6 | €2.44 |
Shopping
Shopping & Services in Riga
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Tobacco
A pack of 20 cigarettes (Winston, Camel, Chesterfield, LM, Pall Mall, etc.) costs US$3.8 - 4.2 | €3.55 - 3.9
Pharmacy prices in Riga
- Nurofen Ibuprofen 200g 12 capsules – pain US$4.7 | €4.40
- Paracetamol Grindeks 500mg 20 tablets – pain US$1.2 | €1.10
- ASA Grindeks (Aspirin) 500mg 20 tablets – pain US$2.6 | €2.45
- Otrivin Blocked Nose Spray 10ml US$5.2 | €4.80
- Stepsils 24 lozenges – sore throat US$5.7 | €5.28
- Claritine Allergy Tablets (loratadin) 10 tabl US$6.2 | €5.78
- Zyrtec (cetirizine) 10 tablets – allergy, hayfever US$6.3 | €5.80
- Imodium 2mg 20 tablets – diarrhea US$8.2 | €7.57
- Coldrex MaxGrip 10 sachets – cold and flu US$8.4 | €7.80
- ACC Long 600mg 10 tablets – dry and tickly cough US$9.3 | €8.60
- Rennie 24 tablets – heartburn, upset stomach US$2.9 | €2.68
Hair & Beauty Service Prices
- Women haircut (wash, cut and blow-dry) US$28 - 31 | €26 - 29
- Men haircut US$10.8 - 21.6 | €10 - 20
- 60-minute massage US$65 | €60
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