Major city · Latvia
Jēkabpils
Skip unless you need a halfway stop between Riga and Daugavpils: one night for Krustpils Castle and the Struve Geodetic Arc point, or a lunch break.
Jēkabpils sits on the Daugava River, halfway between Riga and Daugavpils. The main draw is Krustpils Castle, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Latvia, and a point on the UNESCO-listed Struve Geodetic Arc. The town itself is quiet, with a small old town and a few cafés. Most travellers use it as a stopover rather than a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days)
- Airport
- RIX
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with R…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Baltic states ↗Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with Russia and Belarus as closed to your plans: crossings are restricted, change within hours, and sit under advisories on the far side.
- Baltic states ↗Book open-jaw flights (into Tallinn or Vilnius, out of the other) so the line runs one way; Riga is the biggest airport if you need a single hub.
- Baltic states ↗Midsummer (23–24 June) is the biggest holiday in all three countries: cities empty, many businesses close and island and coast transport sells out.
- Latvia ↗Latvia is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Latvian sources for your passport.
- Latvia ↗Borders with Russia and Belarus are not routes for casual travel; check your government's advice before going near them.
- Latvia ↗Validate public transport tickets when you board in Riga; inspectors fine unvalidated riders.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jēkabpils110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jēkabpils, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Latvia-wide
- SIM or eSIMLMT, Tele2 and Bite sell prepaid SIMs in Narvesen kiosks and supermarkets.Latvia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Latvia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% in Riga if no service charge.Latvia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Latvia-wide
- SafetyJēkabpils is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsPaid public toilets €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2); free in malls and museums.Latvia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 113 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops open daily; many museums close Mondays.Latvia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckRIX Riga International Airport (About 2 h by car or bus; check bus schedules from Riga to Jēkabpils.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (local, 0.5 L)€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from centre to Krustpils Castle€5–8 (≈ US$6–10) (check)
- Metro or bus rideBus Riga–Jēkabpils€8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed or guesthouse, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €35 (≈ US$45) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €100 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RIX Riga International Airport (About 2 h by car or bus; check bus schedules from Riga to Jēkabpils.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Nov (11 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jēkabpils: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
10 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
8 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. For Krustpils Castle, cross the Daugava bridge (about 20 min on foot). Local buses are infrequent; a taxi from the centre to the castle costs about €5–8 (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rundāle Palace
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car, about 1 h 15 min via P75 and A7
Baroque palace and gardens; combine with a stop in Bauska.
Daugavpils
goDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Bus or car, about 1 h via A6
Daugavpils fortress and Mark Rothko Art Centre.
Riga
goDoor to door: About 2.25 h
Bus or car, about 2 h via A6
Day trip possible but long; better as a stop on a longer route.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Close to the tourist office and the old town square; limited options.
Daugava riverside
Soviet-era hotel with river views; a short walk from the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel1 × 1 night × €60 | €60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Bus from Riga to Jēkabpils, one way2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Taxi from centre to Krustpils Castle1 × €8 · check | €8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €21 |
| Trip total≈ €115 per person per day, bed included | €229≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Lunch (soup and main) | €7–12 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Beer (local, 0.5 L) | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taxi from centre to Krustpils Castle | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) (check) |
| Bus Riga–Jēkabpils | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train station is in Krustpils, on the north bank of the Daugava, not in the town centre.
- The tourist office sells bus tickets for Ecolines and Lux Express; check opening hours.
- Krustpils Castle opening hours vary; check the official site before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Ambulance
- 113
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
- Ambulance113
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Riga → Jēkabpils: about €8–12 (≈ US$10–14), about 2 h (check)
- Taxi centre → Krustpils Castle: €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) (check)
Say or show
- Sveiki — Hello (svei-ki)
- Paldies — Thank you (pal-dee-es)
- Cik maksā? — How much is it? (tsik mak-sah)
- Kur ir tūrisma informācijas centrs? — Where is the tourist office? (kur eer too-ris-ma in-for-ma-tsi-yas tsentrs)
Latvian is the official language; Russian is widely understood. English is common among younger people.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jēkabpils. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Krustpils Castle and the Struve Geodetic Arc point with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for Liepsalas and other local cafés with last-order times.
- Bus schedules from Riga and Daugavpils with real-time departure boards.
Sources
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