DISCOUNTED TAXI RIDES IN RIGA.
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How much does an aiprot Taxi cost?
As of 2023 a taxi from Riga airport to the city can be as little as 10 euro with the Best taxi price in Riga using Bolt app. From any licensed taxis at the airport expect around 20 euro. And for the unlincensed Taxi rides. Well you can pay what ever they ask you too.
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Riga Taxi Scams
In the past years we have heard of countless people overcharged and ripped off by Taxis in Riga. Sometimes it is being over charged asking to pay some 50 euro. Other times the change was given in fake bills. These kinds of aiport taxi scams can happen at any airport in the world where freelance or un licensed drivers wait praying on arrivals. What is the simplest thing to do then to avoid these scams? Just use this local taxi app - with a discount via the link
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Welcome to Latvia, the land that rips you off as soon as you are off the plane... No, it is not that bad but sadly some things never change and you need to always be aware that rip offs exist.
To and from Riga airport
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Riga Airport (Lidosta RÄ«ga in Latvian) is well located in Riga. There are many Taxis operating the tourist arrivals but beware who you ride with. Below we give you some tips and some free credit to ride with!
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Riga airport to the city by taxi
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We have an offer here to get you a discount off of your Taxi ride from the airport! In Latvia there is a company called Bolt that offers good, affordable rides similar to Uber. Simply download the app and chose your destination and pick up point and off you go! Use my invite code, GK7TU , and get a discount on a Bolt ride.
At the airport the drivers come to the drop off point by main entrance upstairs or down at arrivals. many drivers will have basic English skills to help you get by and these are by far the best way to get around town. We feel this is the best way for you to reach your destination.
Another option at the airport is to use one of the over priced and sometimes unfair when charging Taxis that await you on the Taxi rank. In recent times many of our customers have been overcharged and misled so we really feel that enough is enough with these people and Bolt offers secure rides, driver reviews and very competitive rates. You can even ride in a Comfort class vehicle if you so choose.
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You may also use Public transport to and from the airport for 1.50 euro per 90mins ride. Ticket is needed to ride.
