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Tartu: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 97,304. It is 186 kilometres southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres northeast of Riga, Latvia.

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Now in the cityTartu+6°CCloudy · sunrise 07:32 AMupdated 08:13 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map48
Exchange rate€0.89per 1 $EUR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map48

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Tartu in pictures9 photos
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Getting there and staying

No free-housing hosts here yet — the nearest city with them:

Saint Petersburg1,532 hosts · 3 hr 30 min
2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in Estonia . Estonia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our travel guidance for Estonia to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Tartu Airport TAY8.5 km from the centre
Princess Olga Pskov International Airport PKV119 km from the centre
Pärnu Airport EPU132 km from the centre

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