Riga Travel Forum

Whats the best way to get from the airport into Riga centre. There are 2 of us and we don't mind using public transport instead of taxis as we will be arrivig at lunchtime.

How widely is english spoken in Riga, eg how likely am l to find an english speaking taxi driver?

hi

as said going to riga in october and I cannot buy lats here,,i live in uk.
The only place is the post office but they want 350 pounds minimum.

Can i use euro's in riga or is there a guaranteed place at the airport to get lats at 8 oclock at night

thanks for any help

hi

Going to riga for a few days oct 10th, a problem is the plane wont arrive till 8 o'clock in the evening and I assume it will be dark. I know I can get the 20 or 22a I think into town but where at the airport do they actually stop. The best I have now is behing the car park?????

Also I will have my wife and daughter with me,,,,how safe is riga at that time in the evening.

Thanks for any help
regards

Hello; anybody knows if is possible to enter at the Ortodox Cathedral? wich is its hourly?; in many guides appears as a follows:
-8 am; 5 pm
-saturday: 7 am; 9´30 am; 5 pm;
-sunday: 8 am; 10 am; 5 pm;
...but i don´t know if that is the mass hourly or time to visit
any advise?
many thanks in advance.

I am coming to Riga in September, and I'm planning to take a buss to Tallin.
Should I book the buss ticket in advance? Or is it okay to get it when I come to Riga? Is it cheaper to book on line or while in Riga?

Maren:)

I'm thinking about going to Riga in december

I have some doubts, althought

- Is Riga (Ryanair airport) far form the city center?
- At what time it gets dark by that time?
- Do you know any hostel/hostal/hotel cheap and nice?


Thank you in advance

catarina

I'm thinking about going to Frankfurt in december

I have some doubts, althought

- Is frankurt hann (Ryanair airport) far form the city center?
- At what time it gets dark by that time?
- Do you know any hostel/hostal/hotel cheap and nice?


Thank you in advance

catarina

Hello; can anybody advise me about a zone to stay in Riga? I´m not interesting in partys or discos or drunks; i want completly avoid that (if it is possible); wich zone you recommend to choose hotel: inside old town or outside?
thank you.

If anyone knows if there in Riga is also handicap taxis with lift.
We have booked trip to Riga, and my hubby has motor wheel chair.
Haven´t get any answer from Taxi-service of Riga.

Has anyone rented a car in Riga for touring? It dones not matter if the car is new. We want to rent a cheap reliable car with a/c. It would save us much time if we found out from someone who rented one in Riga and was satisfied. We will only be using the car in the three Baltic States.

Thank you in advance.

We did find this company with used cars and I think insurance is coverd as well. Have you heard of it?

http://www.piche.lv/eng/auto/car_rent

Thank you again.
Don

The best of Latvia (nature)...

I am planning a 2 week Latvia trip focusing on pristine nature, and the great outdoors. If you know of any places off the beaten track (especially since I am going in summer, and I don't want to go to touristy places, especially tourist traps, rather quiet, untouched natural areas of Latvia, and Estonia (but that's another thread). Anyways, if you have visited Latvia, and are fond of nature, photography, and hiking, please help me. Thanks.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR:
1) memorable/dramatic scenery, landscape photography, or specifically where to find the best (viewpoints, vistas, natural views, panoramas, etc..)
2) also looking for the unique outdoors, and other amazing, breathtaking views?

WHAT I'VE FOUND SO FAR:
-Talsi, Lake Usma, Moricsala reserve (camping), Kolkasrags (Cape Kolka)
-Sigualda, Gauja National Park (but I am afraid it will be really touristy here)
-Latgale Upland (I'm not sure what's here or if it's all that great)?

Latvia food (required editing):
Ķimeņu siers, pickled mushroom, Borscht, Biezpien maizītes, Pīrāgi, Sklandu rauši, (Skaba Putra), Rasols, Biesu zupa,Siļķe ar biezpienu

2nd hand clothing store in Riga?

I am looking for a 2nd hand clothing store in Latvia? Is there such a thing? In North America, and Europe it's kind of popular, with chain stores like Value Village, and they go by the name of Thrift shops, or 2nd hand shops. Usually, a pair of good quality, laundered pants sells for about 2 or 3 euros. Nicer shirts for 4 or 5 euros. Usually, there is nothing over 20 euros in the store.

Can I find this here?

Thanks

Does anyone know what's going on in Riga from 17th of June to 21st of June? Do people celebrate Midsummer there at that point of time and if they do how does it show? Is there something special going on or is the city completely empty?

A friend and me are having a mini break in Riga in mid June. What i would like to know is the best way to transfer from airport to my hotel(Hotel Vikorija) I usually pay for airport transfers tho the companys on the net , but it is coming up at silly prices(Up to Ł104 (A2b transfers). What public transfers are avaible . what i need to know is what bus number i need and where to get off. If any one knows a firm that offer transfers at a sensible price please let me know.(About Ł20 return) Also any ideas of places andstatements on the night life would be appriciated. Thanx in advance

Dear All,

I am planning to be in Stockholm at the beginning of August.
And definetely need to visit Riga for several days.

Please advice me the cheapest ferry way from Stockholm to Riga and back.
One year ago there was the same question and adviced link
http://www.tallinksilja.com/en

But I find the price for return ticket 272EUR too high for me.

Could you please advice.

Thank you.

I will be a first-time visitor to Riga, Latvia in June 2009. I would like to travel from Riga to Prague in a cheap and convenient way. Please advise me.
TQ

Hi!

Does anyone know which is the closest hotel to the Riga airport? I know that the hotel is far from the centre, but I would like to stay very close, because I have a early flight in the morning.

Thanks in advance for the help

Marco

hi ive been to Riga three times, all for football or passing through to go to Tbilisi and ive always loved the place, would anyone recommend Riga for a summer break or 7-10 days ???? How far is the beach to Rigas old town ? thanks in advance for any replies !

Hello,

In june I'll be in Riga for a short citytrip and as I am a crazy bookcollector, I'd like to find out some addresses for secondhand bookshops in the city. I am desperately looking for 4 translations from the nineties of 4 detective novels by the American Raymond Chandler (Sieviete ezera - Nevadas baze - Šantaža - Karstais vejš)
Maybe also an open air flea market?
Can't find these books on the Internet, so I have to come to Latvia myself...

Thanks very much in advance,
chris from Belgium

Hi,
Myself and a couple of friends are heading to riga for a few days this weekend and we heard that you can go bobsledding somewhere near riga. Any body got any info on this.
Where exactly is the track and how do we get there?
Do we have to book it beforehand and if so how do we book it?
How much does it cost?
Does it run at this time of the year?
Thanks in advance.

I am looking to fly to Riga and stay in Latvia for a couple of nights - and then travelling onto Tartu in Estonia.

Does anybody know the cost roughly for hotel for single person in Riga - or somewhere nearby - and does anybody know how easy it will be to get from here to Taru by public transport and the frequency of bus/ train, cost and how long the journey will take.

Help much appreciated

Thanks
lee

Hello!
Im planning a trip to Riga with some friends in June, and we are thinking to stay in AVALON Hotel - 13. Janvara iela 19, 1050 Riga.
Anyone can tell me if it is in a good location in the city center, close to bars and discos? Or its better to find another hotel?
thanks a lot for any possible help.

We are two couples who are considering going to Riga for a long weekend in mid February. We don't have any plans in particular, just having a good time.
1. How's the weather then?
2. Can anyone recommend us a nice apartment (including cleaning) or hotel at a reasonable price/standard? I'm thinking in the area of 50-80 euros/night per couple, but I don't know the price level of accomodation there. Central (close to places to eat, drink and shop and look at some sights we should feel obligated to see, that is) and 4 stars would be a clue.

Any help is highly appreciated :-)

I don't know if it is a good idea, considering the snow, the temperature, and that I have never been there before. I am planning to spend one weekend in Riga in my way back from Tallin (I will spend a week there for work). So I don't know if I will end up seeing the city only from the window of the hotel or if even with the snow it is visitable.

I have no experience with the scenario city + a lot of snow, so I really don't know what to expect. :D
Thanks!

I will be in Riga between the 19th of December and the 22nd of December. It would be very nice to meet some VT-members while I’m there. Is anyone interested in going out for a drink or dinner?

Hi VTers

Is there an ATM machine at Riga airport where I can get some lats? I can't seem to be able to get lats here in Ireland. What denomination note is convenient for change for bus, etc?

Thank you

I will probably go to Riga for a few days in December and will look for a nice and central hostel. Can anyone recommend a good hostel (with dorms), which is not considered to be a party hostel.

Hello. I will be arriving to Riga this weekend. How is the weather like? Shall I expect snow? And where is the best place to change money? Thanks.

Anyone could answer about the price of cigarettes in Riga? I will go by plane from an EU Country, it will be advisable to buy cigarettes from Riga Airport, on arrival?
Thanks