Riga, Latvia

Money and tipping in Riga

In Riga, payment habits differ from many origins — plan for both cards and cash.

Key takeaways

·Euro (EUR)
·Round up or ~10% in restaurants if service was good.
·Small cash useful for Riga Central Market and smaller cafés.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Cards vs cash

Cards widely accepted; some market stalls prefer cash. Small cash useful for Riga Central Market and smaller cafés.

Tipping

Round up or ~10% in restaurants if service was good.

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