Receiving the hire car

At the airport, you will find numerous rental companies in the arrivals terminal in area E. You should just make sure that your rental company is there before booking the hire car. If the hire car company only has a station near the airport, it can take longer until a shuttle takes you there. This will cost you valuable travel time.

Insuring the car properly

Your hire car should have fully comprehensive insurance without excess, so that you are well protected in the event of an accident in Latvia. For third party liability, you should also make sure that the coverage amount is at least one million euros. Then you will also have some protection if people are injured in an accident.

If your rental company’s coverage amount is too low, you have the chance to provide additional protection with an insurance policy taken out before the trip. Talk to your insurance company and ask about what’s called a Majorca policy. Make sure your insurance also covers you in Latvia.

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age limit

With most rental companies in Riga, you must be at least 21 to hire car. And some don’t rent cars to drivers over 70. Drivers under 25 are often charged an additional fee. Check out the terms and conditions before you rent.

Language barrier

In order to actually get the hire car you want at the rental station, you should write down the phone number of the Latvian head office of your hire car company. There, they can act as an intermediary in case of communication difficulties.

Bail

When booking, make sure you rent from a rental company that only blocks the deposit due on your credit card. This is because if he actually collects the amount, it may take longer for the money to be back in your account after you return the vehicle.

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Some customers complain about the condition of the hire cars from their rental company in Riga. Before renting, read the reviews on this portal to avoid renting from a rental company that primarily has older cars in their fleet.

If you notice any defects on your vehicle, such as dents or scratches, be sure to insist that they be noted on a defect report when you hand it over. That way, when you return the car, you’ll avoid being held liable for damage that you didn’t cause in the first place.

A worthwhile destination in the area

Old Town: Impressive Gothic buildings
The main sights of Riga are mainly located in the historic Old Town. There is the Cathedral, built mostly in Gothic style, St. Peter’s Church, also Gothic, the so-called Blackhead House (Built in the 14th century when Riga was a Hanseatic city), and the Gothic Town Hall standing on the square of the same name. Also on the town hall square, as in the Hanseatic city of Bremen, is a statue of Roland. These statues were erected in some Hanseatic cities to symbolize the freedom of the cities towards the German Emperor. The Powder Tower, as part of Riga’s former city fortifications, and Riga Castle are also tourist attractions.

New Town: Discover the magic of the Jungian style
Next to the Old Town is the New Town, built mainly in the 19th and 20th centuries. This is dominated by many houses in the Art Nouveau style. But also buildings of more modern architectural style, such as the TV tower can be found there.

In Riga on “Kultour
Riga also has a large number of cultural institutions such as museums or galleries. The Jewish Museum shows very impressively the history of the Jews of Riga. The Museum of Latvian History the history of the country from its beginnings to modern times.