7-Day Latvia Road Trip from Riga traveling west to Liepaja
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-day road trip through Latvia.
This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Latvia. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 4 nights in Riga and 2 nights in Liepaja, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Latvia. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Riga and Liepaja. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Latvia you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Riga, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Latvia, including the stunning Riga Motor Museum and Freedom Monument.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Latvia. From the magnificent Memorial to Anna Wöhrmann to the breathtaking Rundāle Palace and Dzintari Forest Park, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Riga and Liepaja, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Latvia. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Latvia.
Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Latvia. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Latvia.
Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Latvia.
You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Latvia has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.
You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.
Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Latvia. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.
You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Latvia extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.
The best services in Latvia fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Latvia today!
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Day 1 – Riga - arrival day
Day 1 – Riga - arrival day
- Riga - Arrival day
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- Latvian National Opera House
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Your road trip adventure in Latvia begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Riga. You’ll stay in Riga for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Riga has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Latvian National Opera House. This attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,404 visitors.
When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.
When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Riga, Portofino. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 780 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Riga is Riviera. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.
Locals recommend Da Roberta as one of the best restaurants in the city of Riga. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 695 customers.
Riga also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Riga is Labietis. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,293 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Riga is Pētergailis, restorāns. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,430 customers.
Locals also enjoy Alus Muiža. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Latvia!
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Day 2 – Riga
Day 2 – Riga
- Riga
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Drive 31 km, 1 hour 22 min
- Riga National Zoological Garden
- Riga Motor Museum
- House of the Black Heads
- Riga Central Market
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Riga has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Riga by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.
There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Riga. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.
You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations like the extraordinary Riga Motor Museum. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,703 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations in Riga is the spectacular House of the Black Heads. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,985 visitors.
This is a popular destination among visitors in Riga.
Your discovery of Riga does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Riga on this day of your trip.
After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Latvia, be sure to eat at LIDO Vērmanītis, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Riga. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,867 customers.
When you’ve finished your meal, "Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs" (Folk club ALA cellar) is one of the best bars in the city of Riga for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,152 customers.
Skyline bar is another of the most popular bars in the city of Riga. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,017 customers.
Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Riga!
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Day 3 – Riga and Bauska
Day 3 – Riga and Bauska
- Riga
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Drive 160 km, 2 hours 57 min
- Bastejkalna Park
- Freedom Monument
- Esplanāde
- Memorial to Anna Wöhrmann
- Rundāle Palace Museum
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At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Riga, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.
One of the best travel destinations is Rundāle Palace. This amazing attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,399 visitors.
You can also make your new day in Latvia more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Latvia’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.
When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Riga.
When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like LIDO Alus sēta. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,951 customers.
Open-Air Leisure Park EGLE is one of the top restaurants in the city of Riga. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,106 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Riga, The Armoury Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,428 customers.
If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Riga, we recommend the cocktails at Avotu Ezītis miglā. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,421 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Riga is Gastro Pub Duvel's. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,242 customers.
Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Riga!
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Day 4 – Jūrmala and Liepaja
Day 4 – Jūrmala and Liepaja
- Jūrmala
- Liepāja
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Drive 239 km, 3 hours 43 min
- Dzintari Forest Park
- Jurmala City Museum
- Bronze statue "The Turtle
- Ķemeri National Park
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Liepaja. You’ll stay in Liepaja for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Jūrmala’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Jūrmala, start your day with a visit to the amazing Dzintari Forest Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,409 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Jurmala City Museum. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 546 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Bronze statue "The Turtle" to make the most of your road trip across Latvia. The spectacular Bronze statue "The Turtle" is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,684 visitors.
The lovely Ķemeri National Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,969 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Jūrmala has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Liepaja. Liepaja offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.
After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Hot Potato. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,960 reviews.
The remarkable Promenade Hotel is another top restaurant in Liepaja we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,151 customers.
If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant Olive is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,325 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Liepaja, the fantastic Miezis & Kompānija. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 433 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Hotel Kolumbs. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 753 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is Rotaļas un ballītes LEJKANNA. This bar is rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 347 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Latvia!
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Day 5 – Kuldīga and Liepaja
Day 5 – Kuldīga and Liepaja
- Liepāja
- Kuldīga
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Drive 218 km, 3 hours 27 min
- Riežupe Sand Caves
- Kuldiga Castle Park
- Alekšupīte
- Ēdole Castle
- Artillery battery No1 (Northern Fort)
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At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Liepaja, where you'll stay for 1 night more.
One of the best travel destinations is Artillery battery No.1 (Northern Fort). This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,270 visitors.
You can also make your new day in Latvia more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Latvia’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.
When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Liepaja.
When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Klondaika. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 898 customers.
MO Liepāja is one of the top restaurants in the city of Liepaja. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 692 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Liepaja is Kafejnīca ''Lira''. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Liepaja, Valhalla Wine & Coffee, kafejnīca. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 392 customers.
If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Liepaja, we recommend the cocktails at "Grēēks". This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 240 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Liepaja is Vecais Taizel’s. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 149 customers.
Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Liepaja!
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Day 6 – Liepaja and Riga
Day 6 – Liepaja and Riga
- Liepāja
- Riga
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Drive 228 km, 3 hours 33 min
- Rose Square
- Spoku koks (Tree of Ghosts)
- Liepaja seaside park
- Liepāja Northern Breakwater
- Karosta prison
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Day 6 of your road trip through Latvia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Liepaja and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Riga. You will stay in Riga for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Liepaja is the amazing Rose Square. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,523 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible must-see tourist destination, Spoku koks (Tree of Ghosts). With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,279 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Liepaja is the outstanding Liepaja seaside park. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,986 visitors.
The spectacular Liepāja Northern Breakwater is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,400 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Karosta prison. This attraction is a popular museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,293 visitors.
You can make the most of your new day in Liepaja by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Latvia. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Riga, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After dinner, visit Andalūzijas Suns, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Riga. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,353 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like B Bārs Restorāns. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,320 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Latvia!
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Day 7 – Riga - departure day
Day 7 – Riga - departure day
- Riga - Departure day
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- Dome Square
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Day 7 of your road trip in Latvia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Riga before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.
Dome Square is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Riga. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,473 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Riga and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Latvia.
You’ll then say farewell to Riga. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Latvia!
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