Riga Airport Taxi Service
When you reach the wondrous city of Riga, what could be better than a swift, smooth journey to your hotel so you can unpack and start exploring? That’s why choosing to take a Riga Airport taxi is the best way to travel.
Not only will the taxi drop you at the door of your hotel, but you also won’t have to carry your luggage around on public transport. Official metered taxis are available from the taxi rank outside of the “Arrivals” terminal exit. If you choose to take one, you can be in the city centre in just 20 minutes.
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What's the cost of a taxi?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIGA AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE | 22 € | 24 € | 20 MIN |
| RIGA AIRPORT TO JURMALA | 40 € | 42 € | 35 MIN |
| RIGA AIRPORT TO JELGAVA | 60 € | 65 € | 45 MIN |
| RIGA AIRPORT TO LEIPAJA | 120 € | 130 € | 2 H 30 MIN |
| RIGA AIRPORT TO TALINN | 300 € | 350 € | 4 H 30 MIN |
Price of a Riga Airport taxi
There are two official Riga Airport taxi services allowed to pick up and drop off passengers (other than private transfers). They operate with taximeters to calculate their fares depending on the distance and time travelled. The base tariff is €2.99. Then the per kilometre cost is €1.10 and the per minute cost is €0.25. A €2 surcharge applies for journeys on evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
For example, you can expect to pay about €22 for a standard four-seater taxi from Riga Airport to the city centre. At night, this will rise to €24.
A larger taxi of up to eight passengers will cost €24 to get to Riga city centre during the day, due to the €2 charge for a larger vehicle.
These price estimates are for urban taxis servicing Riga and the surrounding areas. But what about further distances?
Well, a taxi from Riga Airport to Jurmala could cost between €40-50. The journey is around 35 minutes. It’s common for the driver to offer you a fixed rate for longer distances rather than use the taximeter.
As you can see, Riga Airport taxi prices fluctuate. To secure a competitive fixed rate with zero hidden costs, you can book your Riga Airport taxi in advance with a trusted international provider like Welcome Pickups.
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Where is the taxi rank at Riga Airport?
You can find the official taxi rank at Riga Airport just outside of the Arrivals Hall main exit, next to the Persons of Reduced Mobility (PRM) kiosk. Taxis from the two official companies come in different colours, however, they all have a white box on top of the cab labelled “taxi”. By law, taxis need to display their prices on their vehicle’s doors.
There is typically a mix of large minivan taxis and smaller four-seaters. All you need to do is line up at the stand and wait for an available cab.
If you want to skip the queue and secure a professional meet and greet service in the Arrivals Hall, we suggest booking your taxi from Riga Airport with Welcome Pickups. We’ll make sure you have a smooth journey from the airport curb to the door of your hotel.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Riga Airport
- Riga Airport taxi prices are calculated with a taximeter. Your final fare will depend on the time and distance travelled.
- Riga taxi drivers do not expect tips but they are appreciated. You can round up your fare to the nearest euro if you are pleased with the service.
- If you require a wheelchair-accessible taxi, the Persons of Reduced Mobility (PRM) kiosk is right next to the taxi stand. They’ll help you hail or call an appropriate vehicle.
- Large Riga Airport taxis cost €2 more than regular four-seater taxis.
- There may be a longer wait than usual for an official taxi during peak hours. We suggest booking a private transfer in advance to avoid the wait.
- You can pay for your Riga Airport taxi by credit card or cash. If you want to pay by card, we recommend checking with the driver before getting into the cab unless you booked online in advance.
- Ensure that your taxi driver resets the meter when your taxi ride begins.
- There are few language barriers with Riga taxi drivers as many speak some English. However, you may want to write down the name of your hotel to ease communication.
- Riga Airport taxis are safe but poor service can happen. If it happens to you, may a note of the license plate, taxi number and driver’s ID displayed in the car window. This will help when making a complaint.
- All taxi fares are calculated and paid in euros.
- If you’re paying in cash, we recommend carrying exact change. Drivers may not have many coins – especially in the early morning.
- It’s recommended you follow your journey on your favourite navigation app in case your taxi driver purposefully takes a longer route to increase the cost.
Pre-book a taxi from Riga Airport to your hotel
You might be feeling anxious about travelling around Riga, especially if it’s your first time in the city. After all, it may take hours of your trip to figure out which bus line is the right one to get close to your hotel. Then, you’ll still need to find a street taxi to take you the rest of the way.
If you book a door-to-door Riga Airport taxi, you can save yourself a lot of hassle. You can enjoy a private vehicle with plenty of space for your luggage and a relaxing ride to your destination.