By plane If you need to get into the City from the airport the city bus 22 is a good option if you do not have luggage. With luggage the Airport Express would probably be the better option. When in the centre of the City it is far better to walk.[...]
Riga In Your Pocket Hi, thanks for the guide! I came by again with a couple questions, but you guys were out at the time.I had a great time in Riga, and really enjoyed StaroRiga and the independence day celebrations.I will definitely return to Riga[...]
By plane The Airport Express shuttle is a good option. You can buy shuttle bus tickets online at the Air Baltic website, so you don't have to worry about having Lats on you as soon as you arrive.[...]
By plane That's true. It's better NOT to take taxis in Riga. Most of them shamelessly cheat and so far the authorities haven't been able to do anything to improve the situation. In any event, most of the sights in downtown Riga are easily reachable by walkin[...]
By plane WATCH OUT... TAXI DRIVERS Cheat on you.. They all do.. It is really sad because the city is really nice, but unfortunatelly even the taxis the we requested from the Hotel, tried to charge us more.. Even the Hotel explained that they have different m[...]
Arriving in Riga is fairly simple these days. The bus and train stations are located right on the edge of Old Riga and the airport is only a short cab or bus ride away. Money can be changed wherever you land, but rates at banks and exchange booths will no doubt be better in Old Riga and the city centre.
The first thing you’ll notice upon arrival at the bus terminal or autoosta (open 05:00 - 24:00) are the impressive hangars of the Central Market to your right just above the murky waters of the Riga canal.
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The ferry terminal and yacht harbour lie less than 1km north of Old Riga. A bank machine and café (09:00 - 18:30) are available as well as a Tallink ticket office and a souvenir/alcohol shop.
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The airport (lidosta) is some 13km southwest of the Riga city centre. Baggage claim and customs are fairly quick, but don’t forget to pick up a complimentary copy of Riga In Your Pocket while waiting for your luggage.
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Very helpful tourist information centre that offers a wide range of information in a variety of languages. Can assist with hotel bookings and other useful services.
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Very helpful tourist information centre that offers a wide range of information in a variety of languages. Can assist with hotel bookings and other useful services.
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If you need to get into the City from the airport the city bus 22 is a good option if you do not have luggage. With luggage the Airport Express would probably be the better option. When in the centre of the City it is far better to walk.[...]
Hi, thanks for the guide! I came by again with a couple questions, but you guys were out at the time.I had a great time in Riga, and really enjoyed StaroRiga and the independence day celebrations.I will definitely return to Riga[...]
The Airport Express shuttle is a good option. You can buy shuttle bus tickets online at the Air Baltic website, so you don't have to worry about having Lats on you as soon as you arrive.[...]
That's true. It's better NOT to take taxis in Riga. Most of them shamelessly cheat and so far the authorities haven't been able to do anything to improve the situation. In any event, most of the sights in downtown Riga are easily reachable by walkin[...]
WATCH OUT... TAXI DRIVERS Cheat on you.. They all do.. It is really sad because the city is really nice, but unfortunatelly even the taxis the we requested from the Hotel, tried to charge us more.. Even the Hotel explained that they have different m[...]