The 6 Best Private Drivers in Latvia

1.Private Transfer from Riga Airport to Hotel with English speaking driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Our pick

Meet your English-speaking driver in Riga Airport’s arrivals hall, then ride directly to your hotel or another Riga address within city limits. The private, air-conditioned vehicle carries up to three passengers, with bottled water included. Drivers such as Oscar, Martin, and Victor have helped visitors with luggage, local tips, and a smooth late-night arrival.

“They were fine. The driver had the flight number and texted me earlier in the day to verify arrival time. He was waiting though we were 40 minutes late. All was fine.”

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2.Riga Airport Private Transfer – private group 1 to 8 pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23Best value

Arrive at Riga Airport and meet your English-speaking driver inside Arrivals, holding a sign with your name. You receive luggage help, bottled water, WiFi, air conditioning, and a USB or Type-C charger during the private ride to your Riga hotel or apartment. The vehicle serves groups of one to eight people.

“Driver was timely, courteous and friendly. Would highly recommend. He spoke English very well and gave us some suggestions on things to do.”

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3.Riga to Tallinn – Sightseeing transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Riga to Tallinn in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Stop at Turaida Castle near Sigulda, then spend time in Pärnu, Estonia’s seaside summer capital. Drivers such as Intars, Martin, Artis, Ivars, and Andris have adjusted stops, helped with luggage, and shared local stories along the way.

“Our driver was right on time to pick us up. He was very helpful with our bags which was important as the hotel was not directly accessible by car (in old city). We had several pleasant sightseeing stops at the driver’s recommendation. Most important was our driver’s willingness to have a wide ranging conversation with us throughout the trip, it was like spending a day with an enthusiastic new acquaintance. Highly recommended!”

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4.Private transfer Riga – Hill of Crosses – Riga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $138

Travel from central Riga to Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Janis and Krista are among the named drivers praised for sharing local history and stories along the route. You get free time at the hill, then return to Riga on a flexible schedule.

“Let me just start by saying that my tour with Janis to the Hill of Crosses was absolutely fantastic! I am bursting with excitement to share my experience! First and foremost, Janis, our incredible tour guide, made the entire journey an absolute delight. Not only was he friendly and welcoming, but he also had a wealth of knowledge about the history and culture of the region. We had the most engaging conversations throughout the tour, and I felt like I was learning so much while having a great time. The tour itself was beyond my wildest expectations. We embarked on a picturesque drive from Riga to the Hill of Crosses,…”

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5.Riga to Vilnius – Sightseeing transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Turn the Riga to Vilnius transfer into a full sightseeing day with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned private vehicle, bottled water, and stops at Rundāle Palace and Bauska Castle. Drivers such as Karlis, Artis, and Aldis Rumba have been praised for safe driving, good timing, and useful Baltic commentary. Extra detours can be arranged in advance.

“An excellent way to travel between Riga and Vilnius and to see three sights on the way. Went to the Rundale palace, the Bauska Castle and the Hill of the Crosses. Artis was a great driver and guide and allowed me ample time to see the sites and to take breaks when needed”

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6.Private Transfer from Hotel to Riga Airport with English speaking driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

An English-speaking driver meets you at your Riga hotel reception, holding a board with your name, then drives your group directly to Riga Airport. The private car carries up to three people for $59, takes about 30 minutes, and makes no stops for other passengers. Keep your phone on so the driver can reach you if needed.

“Very professional and very reliable service! Our driver was extremely polite and punctual and we had a very smooth, stress free transfer to the airport. Highly recommended.”

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