Riga, Latvia

Riga travel guide — know before you go

Compact and walkable, Riga is easy by tram and bus — card payments are common but keep euros for markets.

Key takeaways

·Round up or ~10% in restaurants if service was good.
·Generally safe; watch bags in Old Town crowds and late-night bars.
·Quiet public transport

Language

Latvian; English widely spoken in center and among younger residents.

Money at a glance

Euro (EUR). Cards widely accepted; some market stalls prefer cash. Small cash useful for Riga Central Market and smaller cafés.

Getting around

Trams, trolleybuses, and buses; single tickets via app or machine.

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