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Public Transport
The guide was updated:Riga has a good tram system that runs through the Old City, as well as bus, trolleybus, and taxi bus routes. During the nighttime, several tram and trolley bus routes run once an hour. Rigas satiksme offers tickets for all means of public transport in the city. You can buy an e-ticket that is valid in all public transport vehicles.
Useful Information
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Riga International Airport is located 8 kilometres away from the city centre. Bus 22 to Riga Central Station leaves from a spot behind the airport car park every 10-30 minutes from early morning. The journey takes around 30 minutes and tickets can be purchased from the driver. In addition to the regular bus, there is also a shuttle bus which connects the airport with many hotels.
A taxi ride takes about 10-20 minutes from the airport to the city centre.
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Passport & Visa
Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Latvia, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling.
For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.
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Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the Baltic States is late spring or summer when there’s usually fine, warm weather to stroll around the cities and make significant forays into the great outdoors. Temperatures cool down rapidly from mid-September onward, although autumn can be an extraordinarily beautiful season to visit Latvia, with the golden brown leaves of deciduous trees contrasting with the dark-green pines.
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Public Transport
Riga has a good tram system that runs through the Old City, as well as bus, trolleybus, and taxi bus routes. During the nighttime, several tram and trolley bus routes run once an hour. Rigas satiksme offers tickets for all means of public transport in the city. You can buy an e-ticket that is valid in all public transport vehicles.
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Taxi
You can easily order a taxi or hail one down the street. You can also ask your hotel to help you order a taxi.
Lady Taxi
+371 26 399 993
Baltic Taxi
+371 20 008 500
Avoiss Taxi
+371 25 544 555
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Post
There are numerous post offices in the city, just look for the yellow envelope.
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Pharmacy
You can easily find a pharmacy in Riga. Here are a couple of pharmacies that are open 24 hours.
BENU aptieka (open 24/7)
Aleksandra Čaka iela 104, Riga
+371 67 314 211
Mēness Aptieka (open 24/7)
Brīvības iela 74 - 26, Riga
+371 20 377 466
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Telephone
Country code: 371
Area code: not used in Latvia
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Electricity
In Latvia, there are two types of plugs that are commonly used: Type C and Type F. Type C plugs have two round pins, while Type F plugs have two round pins with two earth clips on the side. The electrical supply in Latvia operates at a voltage of 230V and a frequency of 50Hz.
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