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
£31
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cēsis in June
Estimated hotel price
£31
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 Leeds 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 CarWiz and Thrifty, among others, in Riga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cēsis, including FlixBus, Ecolines and LUX Express. From Vilnius, the bus ride to Cēsis takes 378 km and will cost you around £10. From Tallinn, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 394 km.

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 Leeds 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 CarWiz and Thrifty, among others, in Riga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cēsis, including FlixBus, Ecolines and LUX Express. From Vilnius, the bus ride to Cēsis takes 378 km and will cost you around £10. From Tallinn, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 394 km.

Airports near Cēsis

RIXRiga Intl

Airlines serving Cēsis

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cēsis

Average rates range from around £57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 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)
£52+
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Hotel Katrina
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Hiring a car in Cēsis

Expect to pay £1.25 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 £14.91 and £19.88.

Expect to pay £1.25 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 £14.91 and £19.88.

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