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Riga eSIM

100 Latvia plans · from $2.41

Riga has the densest concentration of art nouveau architecture anywhere in the world and a covered market built out of Zeppelin hangars — it is the largest of the Baltic capitals and the natural middle stop on a Vilnius-to-Tallinn run. A travel eSIM covers Latvia; the neighbours need their own.

Landing at Riga International (RIX)

The airport is 10km from the centre, about 20 minutes on bus 22 or by taxi. RIX is the main hub for the Baltics, so many regional connections route through it.

eSIM plans that cover Riga

Riga is covered by every Latvia plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

Europe Lite only

7 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$2.41

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Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$2.74

2 GB

Europe Extra only

15 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$3.84

3 GB

Europe Extra only

30 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$4.93

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.65

5 GB

Europe Extra only

30 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$7.46

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$8.69

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$11.88

10 GB

Europe Extra only

30 days· 1.0 GB per $1

$11.98

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$16.29

20 GB

Europe Extra only

30 days· 1.1 GB per $1

$20.42

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$24.12

Which networks you'll be on in Riga

Siima eSIMs for Latvia ride LMT, Tele2 and Bite. Coverage is strong across Riga, the coast and the main highways, with good rural service by regional standards.

Coverage around Riga

Old Town and the art nouveau district

Comprehensive coverage across Vecrīga, Alberta iela and the embassy quarter — the facades are the reason to look up, and you will be photographing them.

Central Market and the left bank

The hangar market halls and the Āgenskalns side of the Daugava are well covered, as is the walk over the bridges.

Jūrmala

The beach resort 30 minutes west by train is covered along the whole strip, including the pine woods behind the dunes.

Sigulda and Gauja National Park

The castle towns and the main park roads have signal. The forest trails and the deeper river valley have gaps.

How much data you need

A long weekend in Riga is 2 GB. Add data if you are driving the Baltic coast — the routes are long and the signage is sparse.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Does a Latvia eSIM work in Estonia or Lithuania?
No — each Baltic state needs its own country plan. If you are doing the classic Vilnius–Riga–Tallinn route, a Europe regional plan covering all three on one eSIM is the practical choice.
Is an eSIM worth it in Latvia for EU travellers?
If you live in the EU, your home plan roams at domestic rates and you likely do not need one. Visitors from the UK, US, Canada and elsewhere get no such protection here.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Riga?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Latvia, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Riga?
A long weekend in Riga is 2 GB. Add data if you are driving the Baltic coast — the routes are long and the signage is sparse.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Riga?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Riga start from $2.41 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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