Dont want to carry too much or too little. Whats the average cash people carry when travelling around Latvia?
Latvia pleasantly surprised me on costs. €60 daily gave me everything I needed: hostel €15, three meals €20 total, bus and tram €5, and museums €10. I also spent €10 on extras like souvenirs or beers in Old Riga. A week cost under €450 including a side trip to Cesis Castle. Compared to nearby countries, Latvia is one of the most budget-friendly.
Riga can be cheap, but I liked nicer places, so my budget was €85 a day. Hotels in Old Town were €50, dinners with wine were €20-€25, and I took a day trip to Gauja National Park which cost €30 including bike rental. Public transport is cheap, and entry fees are low. But if you enjoy nightlife, cocktails add up (€7-€8 each). €85 is mid-range comfortable.
My spend was €70 daily in Latvia. I stayed in boutique hotels for €40, ate at mid-range restaurants for €12-€15 a meal, and used Bolt taxis for €4-€6 around Riga. Day trips to Jurmala beach cost €10 for transport plus food and drinks. Attractions don’t cost much, so expenses mainly come from dining and lodging. €70-€80 daily lets you enjoy Latvia without worrying too much.
Latvia is cheap compared to Western Europe. I averaged €50 per day. Hostels in Riga were €12-€15, meals in local cafes €6-€8, and buses around the city just €A day trip to Sigulda by train was €4 each way. Museums and attractions like Riga Art Nouveau Museum were €5. Beers in Old Town bars were €3-€If you’re on a budget, €50 is plenty to cover food, bed, and activities.