Cēsis travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cēsis
With a population of 18.198, Cēsis is the largest city in Cēsu Novads, Latvia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cēsis to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Cēsis
How to Get to Cēsis
Plane
Although Cēsis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Riga Airport (RIX), which is located 90 km from Cēsis. The shortest flight to Cēsis from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 2h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Cēsis is to pick up a car hire from Riga, which is about 81 km from Cēsis. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Panek, among others, in Riga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cēsis, including LUX Express, FlixBus and Ecolines. From Vilnius, the bus ride to Cēsis takes 346 km and will cost you around £16. From Tallinn, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 386 km.
Airports near Cēsis
Airlines serving Cēsis
Where to stay in Cēsis
Average rates range from around £60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cēsis
Most booked hotels in Cēsis
Hiring a car in Cēsis
Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Cēsis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.57 and £23.43.