Prepaid Taxi Voucher

€33.50 locks in your Riga airport taxi fare

The Prepaid Taxi Voucher at Riga International Airport (RIX) sets a flat €33.50 fare from Terminal 1 into central Riga, so you’re not arguing about meters or routes after a late flight. You pay the airport’s set rate up front and then walk straight to the official taxi rank outside arrivals.

This is a standard taxi, not a shuttle or private limo, and the voucher covers one ride from RIX Terminal 1 into the city for that fixed €33.50 price. It’s meant for single trips from the airport into town; return trips are not bundled, so budget another €33.50 if you plan to buy a second voucher on departure day.

Plan on picking up the voucher in the arrivals area of Terminal 1, right after baggage claim and before you step out to the curb. Staff sell it at a set desk where the flat €33.50 rate is clearly printed, so you can double-check the amount before paying in cash or by card.

Once you have the voucher, you head to the official taxi line just outside Terminal 1, hand the slip to the driver, and confirm that it’s for a city-center drop. With the voucher, the driver does not need to start the meter, and the total remains €33.50 regardless of traffic or time of day.

If you’re landing late or during a busy weekend, the voucher helps you avoid surge pricing or “special” tourist rates that can push a normal metered ride above €33.50. In lighter traffic, a meter ride might run under €30, so budget-conscious travelers who land at off-peak times sometimes skip the voucher and just watch the meter closely.

One practical tip: decide before you leave baggage claim whether you want the flat €33.50 or to gamble on a metered ride, so you’re not standing at the curb with luggage and trying to walk back into Terminal 1 to buy a voucher after spotting a long taxi queue.