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Major city · Latvia

Daugavpils

Give Daugavpils one full day and two nights: the fortress and the centre are the trip, and it is a cheaper base for Latgale than Riga.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Dec–Feb (cold, short days)
Airports
RIX · DGP
Nights
1–2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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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.

Daugavpils is Latvia's second city and the capital of Latgale, 3–3.5 h by car or about 3 h by train from Riga. Its draw is the 19th-century fortress on the Daugava, a compact historic centre of red-brick classicism, and the Church Hill ensemble of four confessions. Sights are walkable and prices are low; most travellers use it as a one- or two-night stop on the way to Aglona or Lithuania.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Daugavpils, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
  • Sit-down mealRestaurant main course€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)
  • BeerDraught beer€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Taxi, about 5 km5 km taxi rideNight tariff is higher.€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€5–15 (≈ US$6–18)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€1–5 (≈ US$2–6)
  • Budget bedBudget hotel or hostel bed, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
  • High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €35 (≈ US$45) · Mid €65 (≈ US$80) · High €120 (≈ US$140)

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 →

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.

Daugavpils fortressChurch Hill (Jaunbūve)19th-century centre on Rīgas ielaLatgale region base
Airports
RIX Riga Airport (AirBaltic runs a free coach (line BT001) for its passengers between RIX and Daugavpils, about 3 h 25 min, stopping at Jēkabpils; it leaves the airport at night (check times with the airline).) · DGP Daugavpils Airport (Lociki) (Renovated former air base 12 km northeast; no scheduled flights — check before planning around it.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Daugavpils: 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

−8°C

12 rd

Feb

−2°C

−9°C

10 rd

Mar

3°C

−5°C

10 rd

Apr

11°C

1°C

9 rd

May

18°C

6°C

10 rd

Jun

21°C

10°C

11 rd

Jul

23°C

12°C

11 rd

Aug

22°C

11°C

11 rd

Sep

16°C

7°C

11 rd

Oct

10°C

3°C

12 rd

Nov

3°C

−2°C

13 rd

Dec

−1°C

−6°C

13 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The centre is small and walkable. City buses (tickets about €0.70) and four tram routes (about €0.50) cover the rest; taxis charge roughly €0.57/km by day and €0.79/km at night (2026 estimate). The fortress is about 2.5 km north of the centre — take a bus or taxi rather than walk with bags.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Aglona Basilica

go

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min by car each way

Bus or car via the A13/P62; a seasonal train service runs Riga–Daugavpils–Aglona (check dates)

Latvia's main pilgrimage church; pair it with a half-day in Daugavpils.

Rēzekne

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Train or bus east, about 1 h 30 min

Latgale's other main town; easy to combine with Aglona.

Naujene Local History Museum

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

Car or bus toward Krāslava, then a short walk

Weekday opening only (M–F); small regional collection.

Vilnius

overnight

Door to door: About 4–5 h

Bus or car via the E262 through Kaunas

A cross-border leg, not a day trip; check current bus schedules.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Centre (Rīgas iela / Vienības iela)

Walk to the historic centre, museums, cafés and the market; best for a short stay without a car.

Station area (Stacijas iela)

Beside the railway station and the ice hall; practical for early trains and buses.

Fortress side (Daugavas iela)

Quiet, close to the fortress; fewer places to eat, so plan dinner in the centre.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
Mid
€50–90 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed
High
€90 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room, mid-range hotel1 × 2 nights × €70€140
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €65€260
City bus ticket, one ride2 × €1€1
Tram ticket, one ride2 × €1€1
eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10€20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€42
Trip total≈ €116 per person per day, bed included€464≈ US$550

2026 estimate in euro; travel to Daugavpils excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
Canteen or café lunch€5–9 (≈ US$6–11)
Restaurant main course€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)
Draught beer€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
5 km taxi rideNight tariff is higher.€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
Museum entry€1–5 (≈ US$2–6)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week€5–15 (≈ US$6–18)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Daugavpils is a calm, low-crime city by day; the usual cautions are unlit side streets at night, unposted bar prices and winter ice on pavements. Emergency number 112.
  • The fortress is a working historic site with restoration under way: some buildings are closed — check opening times before you go.
  • Latgale has the most continental climate in Latvia: winter days are short and cold, and summer can be hot.
  • Daugavpils sits near the Belarus and Russia borders; check current border and visa rules before any onward crossing.
  • Not every café or bar posts prices — ask the total before ordering.

Emergency numbers

Emergency (all services)
112
Police
110
Ambulance
113

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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Lūdzu, uz šo adresiTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Emergency (all services)112
  • Police110
  • Ambulance113

Embassy

There is no US embassy in Daugavpils; the US Embassy is in Riga. Other countries: embassies in Riga (check addresses).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • City bus, one ride: about €0.70 (≈ under US$1)
  • Tram, one ride: about €0.50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Taxi, per km: €0.57 (≈ under US$1) day / €0.79 (≈ under US$1) night (check)

Say or show

  • Sveiki — Hello (SVAY-kee)
  • Paldies — Thank you (PAL-dee-es)
  • Lūdzu — Please (LOO-dzoo)
  • Cik tas maksā? — How much is it? (tsik tas MAK-sah)
  • Vai varu maksāt ar karti? — Can I pay by card? (vai VA-ru MAK-saht ar KAR-ti)
  • Kur ir tualete? — Where is the toilet? (koor ir twa-LE-te)

Russian is widely spoken in Daugavpils; English is common among younger residents.

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 Daugavpils. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, short days) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for RIX: AirBaltic coach times, night arrival fallback and a station-area bed.
  2. Four walking clusters with anchors: Rīgas iela centre, Church Hill, the fortress, and Stropi lakeside.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (fortress, Local Arts and History Museum, Jews of Daugavpils and Latgale Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Border and onward-travel fixtures for Lithuania and Belarus so the go-next block can go green.

Meanwhile

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Sources