# RIX — Riga (Riga International)

> RIX (Riga International) is the main international airport serving Riga, Latvia. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/rix-riga

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Bus 22 to Old Town (EUR 2, 30 min)
- **Typical fare:** EUR 2
- **Journey time:** 30 min
- **Pickup point:** Bus stop outside Arrivals
- **Key warning:** Skip the taxi rank — Bolt is half the price for the same trip.
- **Fare reality (RIX → Old Town):** expected EUR 2 (bus) / EUR 10–15 (Bolt) · concerning EUR 30+ · likely scam EUR 50 taxi rank quote
- **Overall risk:** low — Bus 22 to Old Town in 30 min for EUR 2. Bolt dominates rideshare.
- **Last updated:** July 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of RIX, ranked

1. **Bus 22** _(recommended)_ — cost EUR 2, journey 30 min, wait Every 10–20 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Frequent
   - Cons: Slower than car
2. **Bolt** — cost EUR 10–15, journey 15–25 min, wait 5–10 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Door-to-door; Fair pricing
   - Cons: Costlier than bus
3. **Taxi rank** — cost EUR 25–40, journey 15–25 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Immediate
   - Cons: 2× Bolt rate

## First 30 minutes after landing at RIX

1. Buy bus ticket at Narvesen kiosk or via contactless
2. Board Bus 22
3. Ride ~30 min to city centre
4. Or open Bolt for EUR 10–15
5. Small EUR notes not needed

## Common scams at RIX

- **Taxi rank overpay** (medium risk): Rank quotes EUR 30–40 for a EUR 12 Bolt ride. _How to avoid:_ Use Bolt or Bus 22.

## Payment warnings at RIX

- Card/contactless dominant
- Cash rarely needed

## Arrival checklist for RIX

- Bolt installed
- Contactless card
- Hotel address

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Last updated: July 2026

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