# Riga - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/riga For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Jorge Franganillo from Barcelona, Spain · [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Riga_(33844464828).jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Northern Europe & Fjords on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=northern-europe) - Description: A Baltic historic city where you can walk through the World Heritage old town. - Port name: Riga - English name: Riga - Country: Latvia - Latitude / longitude: 56.96, 24.10 The largest city in the Baltic states and the capital of Latvia, Riga is known for its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of Europe's finest collections of Art Nouveau architecture. Its compact layout makes the historic district easy to explore on foot, with markets and cafe culture to enjoy. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: About 600,000 people - Climate: Humid continental climate. Summers are mild, while winters are cold with snow cover. The summer cruise season is comfortable. - Language: Latvian (Russian and English are also understood) - Currency: Euro - Best time to visit: June to August (warm, with long days, ideal for sightseeing) ### Local food Black bread, grey peas (a bean dish), smoked fish, Riga Balsam (herbal liqueur) ### Sights - Old Town (World Heritage site) and Town Hall Square - Art Nouveau architecture district - St. Peter's Church observation tower - Riga Central Market Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 0 °C / 33 °F | -4 °C / 24 °F | | Feb | 0 °C / 32 °F | -6 °C / 22 °F | | Mar | 5 °C / 40 °F | -3 °C / 27 °F | | Apr | 11 °C / 53 °F | 2 °C / 36 °F | | May | 17 °C / 63 °F | 7 °C / 44 °F | | Jun | 21 °C / 69 °F | 11 °C / 51 °F | | Jul | 24 °C / 74 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | | Aug | 23 °C / 73 °F | 13 °C / 56 °F | | Sep | 17 °C / 62 °F | 9 °C / 47 °F | | Oct | 10 °C / 50 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F | | Nov | 4 °C / 39 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | | Dec | 0 °C / 33 °F | -4 °C / 25 °F | Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2006 · Station: RIGA · about 3.5 km from port · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: 2026-10-04 Checked: 2026-10-04 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 138 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: More expensive than Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, water costs about the same; coffee, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 500 ml | €0.59 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | €4.25 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | €6.70 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | €5.50 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | €3.70 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 Prices in Riga. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)) Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: RIX - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): 20–30 min - Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated) About 8.8 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Copenhagen](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-magnifica-7n-copenhagen) - Region: Northern Europe & Fjords - Itinerary: Jun–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Itinerary: 4 itineraries - Ship: MSC Magnifica - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Copenhagen → Copenhagen - Port: Copenhagen › Warnemunde › Stockholm › +3 › Copenhagen - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $750.00 - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-10-09 ### [10-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Copenhagen](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-magnifica-10n-copenhagen) - Region: Northern Europe & Fjords - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-09 - Ship: MSC Magnifica - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 10 nights - Departure / arrival: Copenhagen → Copenhagen - Port: Copenhagen › Warnemunde › Gdynia › +5 › Copenhagen - Cruise type: Round trip / 9 - Amount: From $805.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-10-09 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeport_of_Riga) - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riga) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Riga_(33844464828).jpg) - [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Northern Europe & Fjords on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=northern-europe) - [7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Copenhagen](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-magnifica-7n-copenhagen) - [10-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Copenhagen](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-magnifica-10n-copenhagen) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeport_of_Riga - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riga Source: Wikipedia “[Freeport of Riga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeport_of_Riga)”, “[Riga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riga)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))