Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Cēsis in June
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cēsis in June
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 London and takes around 2h 30m.

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 CarWiz, among others, in Riga.

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 London and takes around 2h 30m.

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 CarWiz, among others, in Riga.

Airports near Cēsis

RIXRiga Intl

Airlines serving Cēsis

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,518 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cēsis

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £164 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cēsis

Most booked hotels in Cēsis

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Karlamuiza Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Hotel Katrina
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£39+
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Hiring a car in Cēsis

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.96 and £21.27.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.96 and £21.27.