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 September
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jūrmala in September
Estimated hotel price
£61
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 Manchester and takes around 2h 40m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Panek, among others, in Riga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jūrmala, including FlixBus, LUX Express and Ecolines. From Vilnius, the bus ride to Jūrmala takes 230 miles and will cost you around £16. From Tallinn, the ticket costs about £37 for a journey of 240 miles.

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 Manchester and takes around 2h 40m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Panek, among others, in Riga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jūrmala, including FlixBus, LUX Express and Ecolines. From Vilnius, the bus ride to Jūrmala takes 230 miles and will cost you around £16. From Tallinn, the ticket costs about £37 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Jūrmala

Airlines serving Jūrmala

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,284 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
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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 £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £128 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jūrmala, with prices from £22 to £383 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

Lielupe Hotel Spa & Conferences By Semarah
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Baltic Beach Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£127+
Hotel Jurmala Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Rija Eiropa Hotel Jurmala
3 stars
Mediocre (2, Mediocre reviews)
£34+

Hiring a car in Jūrmala

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.58 and £23.44.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.58 and £23.44.