Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jūrmala has to offer.

When to visit Jūrmala

Jūrmala in November
Estimated hotel price
£28
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jūrmala in November
Estimated hotel price
£28
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 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jūrmala from the United Kingdom departs from Leeds and takes around 2h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Jūrmala is to pick up a car hire from Riga, which is about 30 km from Jūrmala. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Thrifty, among others, in Riga.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Jūrmala, you’ll arrive at Riga Airport (RIX), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jūrmala from the United Kingdom departs from Leeds and takes around 2h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Jūrmala is to pick up a car hire from Riga, which is about 30 km from Jūrmala. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Thrifty, among others, in Riga.

Bus

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

Airports near Jūrmala

RIXRiga Intl
LPXLiepāja Intl

Airlines serving Jūrmala

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 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
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in Jūrmala

From 5-star hotels such as the Baltic Beach Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Daina Jurmala Beach Hotel, Jūrmala offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jūrmala, with prices from £20 to £265 per night. Majori is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jūrmala are about 1% 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, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Baltic Beach Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Hotel Jurmala Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Elina
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£31+
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Hiring a car in Jūrmala

Expect to pay £1.25 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 £14.91 and £19.88.

Expect to pay £1.25 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 £14.91 and £19.88.

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