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Latvia
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Latvia — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
EUR
Language
Latvian
Tipping
Customary
Region
Europe
Currency
Latvia uses the Euro (EUR). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main languages are Latvian, Russian. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
10% in restaurants is appreciated for good service.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
Riga's old town is walkable; trains and buses link other Baltic cities.
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What currency does Latvia use?
Latvia uses the Euro (EUR). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Latvia?
The main languages are Latvian, Russian. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Latvia?
10% in restaurants is appreciated for good service.
How do you get around Latvia?
Riga's old town is walkable; trains and buses link other Baltic cities.