Town, Latvia
Jūrmala
Long Baltic beach resort 25 minutes from Riga, with wooden villas, pine forest, spas and Soviet-era sanatoria. Great in summer for beach days and quiet stays; nearly shut in winter.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$1,800–2,590Comfortable, one person · €1,600–2,300Details
- Value for money39/100Better value than 38% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goJun–AugWarmest: Jul, 22°CDetails
- Internet124 MbpsFixed broadband, Latvia medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is safe to drink; filters are common in old villas.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: widely spokenDetails
- Doctor's visit$45–79Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundBoltWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardCards almost everywhereCards and phones work in most places; keep some cash for beach kiosks and small cafés.Details
Where to stay in Jūrmala
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Majori and Dzintari | Jomas iela, restaurants, concert hall and the main beach |
| Ķemeri | Spa town beside the national park bogs |
| Bulduri and Lielupe | Quiet villas and river beach, cheaper stays |
Apps that work in Jūrmala
Ride-hailing
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Works along the resort strip |
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt Food | Some coverage in Majori and Dzintari |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Vivi: Train tickets
- Mobilly: Parking and public transport tickets
- Taxis: Use Bolt; street taxis are few. Trains run late evenings but not all night.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Latvia.
- Cards almost everywhere Cards and phones work in most places; keep some cash for beach kiosks and small cafés.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Bank ATMs (Swedbank, SEB, Citadele, Luminor) are fine; avoid Euronet and decline currency conversion.
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants for good service; check whether service is already on the bill.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and Bolt.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Schengen member: non-EU visitors give fingerprints and a face photo to the Entry/Exit System (EES) on first entry.
- ETIAS pre-travel authorisation isn't required yet and has no confirmed start date; check the EU site before you fly.
Emergency numbers
Police 110 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid SIMs (LMT Amigo, Tele2 Zelta Zivtiņa, Bite Toks) sell at Narvesen kiosks and supermarkets; EU roaming rules apply. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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