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

Jūrmala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jūrmala

With a population of 56,060, Jūrmala is the largest city in Jūrmala, Latvia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Jūrmala deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Jūrmala

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When to visit Jūrmala

Jūrmala in January
Estimated hotel price
£26
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jūrmala in January
Estimated hotel price
£26
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jūrmala

Plane

When flying to Jūrmala, you’ll arrive at Riga Airport (RIX), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jūrmala from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Jūrmala is to pick up a car hire from Riga, which is about 18 miles from Jūrmala. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and CarWiz, among others, in Riga.

Plane

When flying to Jūrmala, you’ll arrive at Riga Airport (RIX), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jūrmala from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Jūrmala is to pick up a car hire from Riga, which is about 18 miles from Jūrmala. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and CarWiz, among others, in Riga.

Airports near Jūrmala

RIXRiga Intl
LPXLiepāja Intl

Airlines serving Jūrmala

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,844 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,200 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,280 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in Jūrmala

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jūrmala, with prices from £20 to £356 per night. Majori is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jūrmala are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jūrmala

Most booked hotels in Jūrmala

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Lielupe Hotel Spa & Conferences By Semarah
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Hotel Jurmala Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Baltic Beach Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Amber Spa Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Jūrmala

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Jūrmala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.25 and £24.33.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Jūrmala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.25 and £24.33.