Entry to Jurmala - 5 euros: petition demanding the cancellation of the tariff increase rejected 0 8

A petition titled "We demand the cancellation of the 5 euro entry ticket to Jurmala!" was submitted to the municipality, signed by 436 people. After verifying personal data, it was established that 353 signatories met the criteria.

At the council meeting, it was clarified that the draft mandatory rules for charging fees and the accompanying explanatory note were published on the official website of the municipality for public review. During the discussion, 61 appeals with suggestions, objections, or comments were received.

Earlier, the city council decided to increase the entry fee to Jurmala: starting January 1, 2026, the daily fee will rise from three to five euros.

Prices for long-term passes will also nearly double: weekly - from 10 to 20 euros, monthly - from 31 to 60 euros, three-month - from 55 to 100 euros, six-month - from 107 to 180 euros, annual - from 180 to 270 euros.

The payment procedure has also changed: now daily passes can only be paid for with a bank card at the machines. The option to pay in cash remains available at the city administration building located at Jomas Street 1/5, Majori.

The price increase is related to the goal of reducing traffic intensity. The opposition notes that the new tariffs may negatively affect tourist flow and local businesses.

A pass is required to enter the area from the Lielupe bridge to Vaivari. Outside of this area, a pass is not needed, except for cases of crossing the designated territory.

In the future, exemptions and waivers will be available to city residents, property owners in Jurmala, family members of residents, students and their parents, workers in certain sectors of the economy, large families, people with disabilities, patients of medical institutions that have agreements with the municipality, as well as participants in the cleanup of the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster.

The entry fee for the special zone of Jurmala has been in place since 1996. The collected funds are directed towards the development of tourist and resort infrastructure, including the improvement of pedestrian areas, recreational zones, and beach maintenance.