Cheap 4-Day Latvia Road Trip from Riga traveling east to Daugavpils

Your exciting road trip through Latvia starts when you reach the incredible city of Riga, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Riga and begin your adventure in Latvia.

Riga is a popular cheap holiday destination in Latvia with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Riga and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Freedom Monument will make your cheap holiday in Latvia truly special. This attraction is a fascinating monument that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,807 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Riga. An excellent example is the popular Portofino. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 780 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Latvia is Riviera. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 737 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Da Roberta. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 695 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Labietis is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,293 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Riga we recommend is Pētergailis, restorāns, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,430 customers.

Alus Muiža is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 591 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Latvia!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Latvia, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Riga and end your day in the city of Daugavpils, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Riga is the amazing Riga Central Market. This travel destination is a market hall that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 45,921 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Memorial to Anna Wöhrmann. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,646 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Riga is likely to make your vacation in Latvia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Riga is the outstanding Esplanāde. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,902 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Latvia, drop by the popular Riga National Zoological Garden. This attraction, an amazing zoo, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,260 travelers.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Latvia. To have the best affordable travel experience in Latvia, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Latvia unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Latvia.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Daugavpils. Daugavpils is another cheap travel destination in Latvia where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Latvia can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Daugavpils that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Daugavpils is Gubernators. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,286 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Daugavpils, Hesburger is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,303 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is skovoroTka. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Daugavpils enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,016 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Daugavpils’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Latvia. For example, you can visit Ezītis Miglā. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 830 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is ART HUB. This popular bar in Daugavpils has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 607 bar-goers.

You can also go to Park Hotel Latgola, viesnīca as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Park Hotel Latgola, viesnīca is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,395 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Latvia!

Day 3 of your road trip across Latvia offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Daugavpils and the enchanting Pilsrundāle, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Daugavpils and end the day in Pilsrundāle, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Latvia will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Daugavpils is the magnificent Dubrovin park. Around 2,407 visitors have rated this excellent park and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Daugavpils, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Pilsrundāle.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Rundāle Palace. This popular site is a valued castle in Pilsrundāle and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,399 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Latvia. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Latvia. Make your cheap holiday experience in Latvia more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Riga offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Latvia. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Riga offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Latvia.

Tu Re Kā is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 645 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Riga is LIDO Vērmanītis, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,867 customers.

LIDO Spice offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Riga. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,915 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Riga’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

LIDO is an excellent example of a great bar in Riga offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,268 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at "Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs" (Folk club ALA cellar), another of locals’ go-to bars in Riga. "Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs" (Folk club ALA cellar) is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 6,152 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Skyline bar is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Riga. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 4,017 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Latvia with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Latvia!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Latvia as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Riga.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Latvia.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Riga is the remarkable Latvian National Opera House. This opera house and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,404 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Riga, consider a top-rated restaurant like LIDO Alus sēta. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,951 customers.

LIDO Ķirsons māja is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,923 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Open-Air Leisure Park EGLE. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,106 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Latvia and your fun memories in Riga.

You’ll then say farewell to Riga and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Latvia!