Shopping in Rīga: Malls, Markets & Local Design

Rīga is the Baltic states' biggest shopping city. Alongside large shopping centres you will find Europe's largest covered market, Art Nouveau boutique streets and a growing scene of Latvian design shops. Our directory lists 3,691 shops in Rīga alone.

Shopping centres

Rīga's malls are spread across the centre and the suburbs. Popular names include centres in the city centre near the railway station and large retail parks along the main roads out of the city. Browse all shopping centres in Rīga, or see a selection below.

Riga Central Market

Housed partly in former Zeppelin hangars next to the Old Town, the Central Market (Rīgas Centrālais tirgus) is a must for food lovers: smoked fish, rye bread, cheeses, honey, berries and seasonal mushrooms. Find more markets in Latvia.

Supermarkets

Latvia's grocery market is dominated by a handful of chains. By number of stores mapped, the largest are: Maxima (157), Rimi (124), Mego (77), Lidl (39), Elvi (25), top! (22), Spar (5), Citro (3). Browse all supermarkets and convenience stores.

Souvenirs and Latvian design

Look for amber jewellery, linen, woollen mittens with traditional patterns, wooden kitchenware, Laima chocolates and Riga Black Balsam. Start with gift shops and jewellery shops.

Practical tips

• Most shopping centres are open seven days a week, typically from around 10:00 to 21:00 or 22:00; supermarkets often open earlier.
• Cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere.
• Visitors from outside the EU may be able to reclaim VAT on purchases in shops offering tax-free shopping.
• Hours are shorter on public holidays, especially during Jāņi (23–24 June) and Christmas.