Maps and navigation for getting around, curated for travelers visiting Latvia.
Google Maps is the practical general map for Latvian addresses, walking and driving, but download the needed areas before a rural or national-park trip and save the exact accommodation pin.
General navigation, address search and offline road maps for Latvian cities, coast and countryside.
Offline maps do not retain every live-transit, business or traffic feature. Check the destination spelling and municipality because Latvian diacritics matter and similarly named places exist. For public transport, use the operator or Mobilly information alongside the map because live predictions and temporary changes may not appear consistently in a general map. Drivers keep right and must use front lights.
Road quality can vary outside the main routes, so review the road class and do not follow a shortcut onto an unsuitable gravel, forest or private road. From 1 December through 1 March, cars up to 3.5 tonnes must use qualifying winter tyres marked with the mountain and snowflake symbol. Rental terms can be stricter, and winter conditions can begin outside the legal dates. Jūrmala has a year-round special access zone for vehicles.
As checked in August 2026, the official one-day entry pass costs five euros and must be bought by 23:59 on the entry day. It is available on the official Jūrmala site, at card-only permit machines and through Mobilly, Citadele or EuroPark. Electric vehicles are exempt, while most cars and motorcycles need the permit. Verify the current zone and rules on the official site before entering.
For paid parking, read the street sign and confirm the zone, registration number and end time in the named service. A GPS-selected nearby zone can still be wrong.
Google Maps is the top-rated navigation app in Latvia. General navigation, address search and offline road maps for Latvian cities, coast and countryside.
Bento recommends one navigation app in Latvia, checked in 2026.
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