Latvia · guideKnow before you go: RigaThe short answers first. Tap any topic for the details.€ EURcurrencyC / F230 V plug$130a day, mid-rangeTopics8 · tap to readVisa2 tipsLatvia is part of the Schengen AreaMost non-EU citizens will need a Schengen visa for stays exceeding 90 days within a 180-day periodSafety1 tipSafe for most travellersThe usual city care in crowdsMoney2 tipsThe currency is EUR (€)A day costs about $130 mid-rangeGetting around1 tipRiga's city centerPublic transportWhen to go2 tipsBest monthsOur guide rates JanuaryLanguage1 tipLatvian is spoken hereA greetingGood to know4 tipsExplore the Old Town on foot to discover hidden courtyardsTry the local Black BalsamCrowds1 tipMedium crowds in seasonGo early to the big sightsSafety is Travlyo’s own reading, not an official figure. Official advice: US State Department ↗ · UK Foreign Office ↗Say it in Latvian · 1 of 8HelloTap to flipHelloSveikiSVAY-ki