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Latvia Latvia Currency Guide

The currency of Latvia and how to prepare for payments — all on one page. The currency used in Latvia is the Euro (EUR).

Currency

Euro

EUR · €

Reference rate · October 31, 2026

1 USD ≈ 0.896 EUR

1 GBP ≈ 1.20 EUR

Euro conversion table

Reference values calculated at the mid-market rate as of October 31, 2026. Banks and card issuers add their own fees to actual exchanges and card payments.

USDEUR
1 USD0.896 EUR
5 USD4.48 EUR
10 USD8.96 EUR
50 USD44.8 EUR
100 USD89.6 EUR
500 USD448 EUR
EURUSD
1 EUR1.12 USD
5 EUR5.58 USD
10 EUR11.2 USD
50 EUR55.8 USD

Countries that use the same currency

The Euro (EUR) is also used outside Latvia. Leftover cash can be spent as-is in the countries below.

Italy Netherlands Kosovo Ireland Belgium Spain Luxembourg Finland Lithuania Austria Greece Portugal France Germany Estonia Slovakia Slovenia Bulgaria Croatia Andorra Cyprus Monaco Malta San Marino Montenegro Vatican City

Payment Tips to Remember

Always pay in the local currency

If a terminal asks whether to charge in your home currency, always choose the local currency. Choosing your home currency triggers DCC (dynamic currency conversion), which adds a hidden markup.

Set up a travel card before you fly

Prepaid multi-currency travel cards let you convert money in the app beforehand and pay like a debit card locally. Fees are usually lower than cash exchange counters, and you can freeze the card instantly from the app if lost.

Airport exchange counters: last resort

Airport counters are convenient but tend to offer some of the worst rates. If you need cash, exchange via your bank's app before departure or consider withdrawing from a local ATM.

Check ATM fees on screen

Local ATMs may add their own operator fee. Check the fee shown on the confirmation screen before proceeding. If the ATM offers conversion to your home currency (DCC), choosing the local currency is usually better.

Keep some small cash

Every country has places that don't take cards — markets, tips, small transport. Carrying a small amount of cash in separate places keeps you covered.

Cards for Abroad

Explore the Wise multi-currency card

One account holding 40+ currencies, converting and paying at mid-market based rates. Handy for multi-country trips — no need to exchange for each currency separately.

Learn more

Local data

Get an eSIM for Latvia before you go

Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.

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Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

City Guides in Latvia

Riga

Riga is the capital of Latvia, situated along both the Baltic Sea and the Daugava River. As the largest city in the Baltic states, it's known for a landscape of flatlands and sand dunes.

Cēsis

Cēsis is a small Latvian town whose charm lies in its cozy old town centered around Cēsis Castle. Strolling along its lakes and riverbanks makes for a peaceful escape.

Sigulda

Sigulda is a town in Latvia's Vidzeme region, set along the Gauja River not far from Riga. Visitors can explore both the ruins of a castle built by an old order of knights and Gūtmanis Cave, the largest in Latvia.