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Hip and Knee Replacement in Latvia: Prices for UK Patients, and How Poland Compares (2026)
Clinics in Riga publish joint replacement prices that look low — about £5,120 for a hip and £5,860 for a knee at one private clinic — but Latvian price lists often quote the operation and the implant separately and leave out anaesthesia, bed-days and physiotherapy. No all-inclusive package price was published on any Latvian clinic's own website when we checked on 7 October 2026. This page shows what is published and what to ask.
Key facts
- A private clinic in Riga lists hip replacement surgery at £3,380 plus an implant from £1,740, and knee replacement surgery at £3,380 plus an implant at £2,480 (clinic website, undated, seen 7 October 2026).
- A municipal hospital in Riga lists a knee replacement operation at €2,148 and a hip replacement operation at €2,362–€2,481, in each case without the implant (price list modified 13 February 2026).
- No all-inclusive joint replacement package price was found on a Latvian clinic's own website on 7 October 2026.
- Riga Airport lists direct routes to London Gatwick, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Manchester, East Midlands and Leeds.
- At OrthoVoyage's partner hospital in Poland a hip replacement is €6,940 and a knee replacement €8,620, including the implant, anaesthesia, three days in hospital and up to seven physiotherapy sessions.
Checked 8 October 2026
What is published in Latvia
| Source | Hip replacement | Knee replacement | What is left out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private clinic in Riga (UK-facing page, undated) | surgery £3,380 + implant from £1,740 | surgery £3,380 + implant £2,480 | Not itemised: anaesthesia, hospital nights and physiotherapy are not stated |
| Municipal hospital in Riga (paid price list, February 2026) | operation €2,362–€2,481 | operation €2,148 | The implant, and everything other than the operation |
Seen 7 October 2026. An earlier price offer from the private clinic stated plainly that its operation prices did "not include the price of endoprosthesis, anaesthesia and intensive care services, payment for bed-days, physiotherapist classes". That is the pattern to watch for: a Latvian headline price is usually a component, not a total.
Questions to ask a Latvian clinic
- What is the total, in writing, including the implant, anaesthesia and every hospital night?
- Which implant manufacturer and model is that price for?
- How many physiotherapy sessions are included, and what does each extra day cost?
- Is the hotel or rehabilitation stay inside the price?
- Is the price list current? Ask for the date.
Practical points
- Flights: Riga Airport lists direct routes to London Gatwick, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Manchester, East Midlands and Leeds.
- Length of trip: one clinic describes arriving on a Monday and leaving the following Monday, with optional extra weeks of rehabilitation.
- Regulator: Latvia's Health Inspectorate keeps the register of medical treatment institutions.
Latvia or Poland?
| Latvia (published figures) | Poland (OrthoVoyage partner hospital) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total hip replacement | from about £5,120 for surgery and implant; other items not stated | €6,940, about £5,970 |
| Total knee replacement | about £5,860 for surgery and implant; other items not stated | €8,620, about £7,420 |
| Anaesthesia | not stated | included |
| Hospital nights | not stated | three days included |
| Physiotherapy | not stated | up to seven outpatient sessions included |
The Latvian figures are lower, but they are not totals. Once anaesthesia, bed-days and physiotherapy are added, the difference narrows — by how much depends on the quote you receive. The Polish prices are single list prices with the contents stated. Before you pay a deposit anywhere, get a Polish quote to set beside it — the assessment is free and takes a minute.
See orthopaedic surgery in Poland and the full Polish price list.
OrthoVoyage is a medical travel concierge, not a hospital, and does not give medical advice. We arrange surgery in Poland; the Latvian figures here are published prices we do not control.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a knee replacement in Latvia?
One private clinic in Riga lists £3,380 for surgery plus £2,480 for the implant, about £5,860 (seen 7 October 2026). Anaesthesia, hospital nights and physiotherapy are not itemised, so ask for a written total.
How much is a hip replacement in Latvia?
One private clinic in Riga lists £3,380 for surgery plus an implant from £1,740, about £5,120. A municipal hospital lists the operation alone at €2,362–€2,481 without the implant.
Are there direct flights from the UK to Riga?
Riga Airport lists direct routes to London Gatwick, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Manchester, East Midlands and Leeds. Check current timetables before planning.
Sources
- Destinations — Riga Airport
- Health Inspectorate of Latvia — Government of Latvia
- Latvia travel advice — health — GOV.UK
- Going abroad for medical treatment — NHS
This article is for information only and is not medical advice. Always discuss treatment options with your GP or a specialist.
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