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Explore Latvia’s capital city with a cheap airport rental car. Visit Riga’s top cultural sights and surrounding attractions with the freedom of your own transportation.
Riga is the ideal city to experience Latvia’s unique blend of traditional and modern features. A walk through Old Town is a must-do, with its exceptional architecture, art nouveau style homes, cobblestone streets and more. For a taste of Latvia’s favourite eats, head to the Riga Central Market and dine at one of the city’s experimental restaurants.
Extend your Latvia tour with a road trip to other hot spots, such as Liepaja, Sigulda and Ventspils.
Booking a cheap Riga rental car with Airport Rentals
Use Airport Rentals to find the ideal rental vehicle from Riga Airport in just a few clicks. Our top-rated search engine will allow you to compare numerous car types across rental brands such as Avis, Europcar and Sixt. Use our handy filters to narrow down your options and make the selection process easier.
Once you’ve made your decision, finish the booking on our secure site without the worry of hidden fees, plus receive access to 24/7 customer service should you need it.
Riga International Airport (RIX)
Riga International Airport is the largest airport in the Baltic states, serving 30 countries and over 4 million travellers each year. This international hub provides standard passenger services such as retail shops, newspaper outlets, cafes and free high speed WiFi.
Pick up your hired car from your designated rental counter in the Arrival E sector. Alternatively, if you’re picking up your rental car at a city depot, head to downtown Riga via bus line 22 or hail a taxi.
Guide to driving a rental car in Riga
Get around Riga with our helpful tips on parking, navigation and driving.
Driving from Riga International Airport to downtown Riga
The drive into the city from Riga International Airport takes around 20 minutes. Exit the airport and head east on P133, then merge onto Centrs/A10. Stay in the left lanes to turn left onto Lielirbes iela and continue straight. This turns into Kalnciema iela, then Krisjana Valdemara and crosses the Daugava River into the central district of Riga.
Driving tips for your Riga rental car
Stay alert when behind the wheel in Riga. Drivers are known for speeding and rarely use turn signals.
Latvia car hire driving tips
● Drive on the right-hand side of the road.
● Always wear a seatbelt and keep your headlights on at all times.
● The speed limit is 50 km/hr in urban areas, 80 km/hr on country roads and 90 km/h on highways.
● The blood-alcohol limit is .05.
● A first-aid kit, fire extinguisher and warning triangle must be kept in the vehicle in case of a breakdown.
● Planning to visit during the winter? Read our winter road trip tips.
Parking options at the airport and in Riga
Choose between short and long-term parking lots at Riga International Airport. Short-term rates are €1.50 for the first 30 minutes and €28.50 for the day. The long-term lot costs €4 per day in P2 and €3.50 in P3.
Paid on-street parking in Riga is enforced from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, charging around €4 for an hour. There are numerous parking garages and lots throughout the city great for multi-hour options, plus some hotels offer valet parking.