When calculating the cost of a vacation in Riga, consider these types of expenses:
- Visa: Consular fee of 35 EUR per person. If you apply for a visa in a city without a Latvian consulate, you may need to pay about 30 EUR more for intermediary services. Additionally, factor in the cost of medical insurance, which is approximately 1-2 EUR per person per day.
- Transportation: The most affordable way to reach Riga is by bus. Air travel will generally cost 100 EUR or more.
- Accommodation: Prices for hotels in the city range from 10 EUR in hostels to over a thousand EUR in luxury hotels during the New Year holidays.
- Catering: Dining in inexpensive restaurants will cost around 5-10 EUR for a hot meal, and coffee and cake may be priced at 4-10 EUR. If you plan to cook your own meals, research reviews from tourists and locals to find affordable grocery stores. The cost of food items in Riga varies, with bread starting at 0.5 EUR, milk at 0.7-1 EUR, sausage from 3 EUR, cheese from 4-6 EUR, and 10 eggs at 0.9-1 EUR.
You can save 30-50% by avoiding the services of tour operators and taking charge of booking your own hotel room, arranging insurance and visas, and planning excursions.
