How much does it cost to travel Latvia?
I went to Latvia in the last summer and like in any other trip I’ve logged all my expenses. So here’s a one week sample trip:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Lunch/dinner | 3.00 – 7.00€ |
| Water | 70 – 90 Cent |
| Transportation/Accommodation in Riga: | |
|---|---|
| Bus Airport (Roundtrip) | 4.00€ |
| 4 Seagulls Garret Hostel, 10-bed Dorm | 8.00€/night |
| Activities in Riga: | |
|---|---|
| Museum of the Occupation of Latvia | free |
| Latvian War Museum | free |
| Walking tour in the Old Town | free |
| Guided Tour in KGB-Building | 5.00€ (students: 2€) |
| Daytrip to Bauska: | |
|---|---|
| Bus Riga → Bauska | ~4.00€ |
| Bus Bauska → Riga | ~4.00€ |
| Entrance fee Bauskas pils | 8.00€ (students: 3.50€) |
| Bus to Rundāles pils | 2.00€ |
| Entrance fee Rundāles pils | 6.00€ (students: 5.00€) |
| Camera fee Rundāles pils | 2.00€ |
| Daytrip to Jurmala: | |
|---|---|
| Train Riga → Jurmala | 1.40€ |
| Train Jurmala → Riga | 1.40€ |
| Beach | free |
| Daytrip to Sigulda: | |
|---|---|
| Train Riga → Sigulda | ~3.00€ |
| Train Sigulda → Riga | ~3.00€ |
| Turaida Museum Reservoir | 5.00€ (students: 2.85€) |
| Gutmann’s Cave | free |
| Hiking | free |
This all adds up to about 100.00€. Food, souvenirs and the arrival/departure costs are not included. Students can save a lot on entrance fees.
I think if you like castles, palaces, nature and European old towns, this definitely is a good trip for you.
As always I have to mention that prices can changes quite quickly, so it might happen that the prices listed here are not up to date.
Are you planning to travel Latvia or have you already been there? Do you have any questions regarding this sample trip? Please let me know.
Bez Panikas!
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