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Latvia is a budget-friendly European destination with a mix of history, culture, and outdoor activities. Start in the capital city of Riga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Art Nouveau architecture and lively Old Town. Explore the great outdoors, sandy beaches and dunes, picturesque villages and unspoiled nature. Immerse yourself in the local customs by visiting a traditional Latvian farm, trying some Latvian cuisine, or catching a folk music performance and festivals.

Latvia is a small Baltic country is packed with things to see and do. Start in the capital city of Riga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Art Nouveau architecture and lively Old Town. Take a stroll down the charming cobblestone streets and check out the colorful buildings and local markets.

But Latvia isn't just about the city life. Get out and explore the great outdoors with a visit to the Gauja National Park, home to ancient castles and beautiful hiking trails. Or head to the Latvian coast and check out the sandy beaches and dunes of the Jurmala resort town. And don't forget about the Latvian countryside, where you can find picturesque villages and unspoiled nature.

Latvia is also rich in culture and tradition. Immerse yourself in the local customs by visiting a traditional Latvian farm, trying some Latvian cuisine, or catching a folk music performance. And if you're lucky, you might even get to experience one of Latvia's many festivals, such as the Song and Dance Festival, a huge cultural event that takes place every five years.

In short, Latvia is a budget-friendly destination that offers a unique blend of city and country, history and culture, and outdoor activities. So pack your bags and come discover this hidden gem of Europe!

Current Active Cases: 129,633 🤮
Percent of Population: 6.75%

🎉 There are no COVID restrictions for Latvia. 🎉
  • ⚠️ Connected to the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC), which allows restriction-free travel across all EU and EEA countries following proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test.
  • ⚠️ Latvia is operating a 'green pass' for access to public spaces.
  • ⚠️ Everyone who intends to enter Latvia is required to complete and submit an electronic form no earlier than 48 hours before entering Latvia.
  • ⚠️ For travellers from high-risk countries outside of the EU, EEA, Switzerland and the UK who are not vaccinated and have not recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months, travel is only allowed for essential reasons.
  • ⚠️ All arrivals must show a negative PCR test performed no more than 72 hours before flying to be allowed to enter Latvia.

👉 View COVID restrictions at Latvia.travel

👉 View COVID restrictions at Re-open EU

Last updated Feb 20, 2022

COVID status and restrictions change frequently. Please be sure to research COVID restrictions for Latvia on official channels to ensure you have accurate travel information before you plan your trip.

💵 Currency

Euro

🗣 Primary Language

Latvian

🔌 Power

230V, type C & F (2 round pins)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population

1,902,000

🗺 Land Area

24,938 sq. mi.

📍 Region

Northeastern Europe, Baltics

📆 Average Stay

4 days

💁‍♂️💵 Tipping

Optional (10%)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📸 Tourists per Year

2,900,000

🍻 Legal Drinking Age

18

🚬 Public Smoking

🚭 No

🔫 Guns per capita

19

🔪 Murder Rate

3.9 / 100,000

🌧 Rainfall (average)

26 in.

📡 Internet Speed (average)

120.4 Mbps

🚕 Best Taxi App

Bolt

💳 Cashless

64%

🚰 Tap Water

👍 Safe to Drink

💸 VAT Tax

21%

🇪🇺 In the EU

👍 Yes

🛂 Shengen Country

👍 Yes

⭐️ Capital City

Riga

🇬🇧 Speaks English

27%

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🎒💵 Cost per day - Backpacker

$36

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💵 Cost per day - Family

$100

🏠 Apartment (per night)

$43

🏨 Hotel (per night)

$50

🏠 Apartment (per week)

$300

🏠 Apartment (per month)

$750

🏨 Hotel (per week)

$362

🏨 Hotel (per month)

$1,500

🌟🏨 Luxury Hotel (per night)

$154

🌟🏨 Luxury Hotel (per week)

$70

🌟🏨 Luxury Hotel (per month)

$2,625

🛏 Hostel (per night)

$16

🛏 Hostel (per week)

$90

🛏 Hostel (per month)

$313

🛏 Accommodations

$48

🏠 Airbnb (per night)

$40

🏠 Airbnb (per week)

$275

🏠 Airbnb (per month)

$900

🍽 DInner (for 1)

$15

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍽 Dinner (family)

$50

🍲 Food

$32

🍔 Lunch (for 1)

$6

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍔 Lunch (family)

$25

🍳 Breakfast (for 1)

$4

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍳 Breakfast (family)

$13

☕️ Coffee

$3

🥤 Coca Cola (0.3L)

$2

🥪 Sandwich

$5

🥖 Bread

$1

🍿 Snacks

$3

🍺 Beer (0.5L)

$12

💧 Water (bottle)

$2

🎟 Museum Entry

$11

🚎 Transportation

$27

🚕 Taxi Ride

$18

🚌 Bus Ride

$6

🚇 Subway Ride

$7

🦹‍♂️ Scams/Robbery

$3

💵 Cost per day

$106

💰🤑 Cost per day - Luxury

$190

👨‍💻 Co-working

$15

🚙 Car Rental (per day)

$47

🚙 Car Rental (per week)

$300

🚙 Car Rental (per month)

$900

🍷 Wine (glass)

$13

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🇬🇧 English Speaking
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🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly
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🌡 Temperature (Now)
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👍 Liked by Eurotriprs
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✌️ Peace (no wars/pol. conflict)
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😘 For singles
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🎉 Fun
Ok (3)
💃 Nightlife
Ok (3)
🦹‍♂️ Safety
Very Safe (5)
🌡 Temperature (Average)
Comfortable (3.5)
💧 Humidity (Average)
Comfortable (2.5)
🌦 Weather
Comfortable (3)
☀️ Sunshine (hours per day)
Average (2.5)
☔️ Rain (annual)
Average (3)
💨 Wind
Breezy (3)
❄️ A/C
Ok (3.5)
📡 Free Wifi
Ok (3)
👨‍💻 Co-working places
Ok (3.5)
👩‍❤️‍👨 For couples
Fun (3.5)
🎓 Education Level
Average (3.5)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Score
Ok (3.5)
👩🏻 Female Friendly
Ok (3.5)
🤝 Friendliness
Good (4)
😃 Happiness
Ok (3.5)
🏥 Hospitals
Ok (3.5)
🚶‍♂️ Easy to get around
Good (4)
👨‍🦽 Accessibility
Ok (3)
🧹 Clean
Tidy (3.5)
🤗 Hospitality
Casual (3.5)
💵 Income Level
Average (3)
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