The city’s airport, Riga International Airport, was built in 1973 and replaced the old Spilve Airport. It is only a short distance away from the city centre, approximately 11km. Renting a car is a great way to experience the beauty of Riga and Latvia.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Riga Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Riga Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Riga Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Riga Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
What is There to Do in Riga?
Situated in the Riga Old Town square is the House of Blackheads. Destroyed during World War II, the building has been reconstructed to a high standard. Boasting iconic architecture, the House of Blackheads is most certainly a place to see when in Riga Old Town.
You may notice a spire in the city’s skyline; this belongs to St Peters Church which is also in the Old Town. Go inside and on a clear day walk to the top for a stunning view. Here you will see the Daugava River that travels through the city and into the Baltic Sea.
The Freedom Monument of Riga is definitely worth seeking out. Known locally as Brīvības piemineklis, it’s a memorial honouring the soldiers killed during the 1918 – 1920 Latvian War of Independence. The high monument holds three stars at the top which symbolise the three regions of Latvia, Lettgallen, Courland and Livland.
Riga has numerous large parks where you can while away an afternoon. One of the parks, Esplanāde, has a number of water fountains and benches. This park is also the home of the National Museum of Art which can be found to the north end. Inside this museum you will find pre-World War II Russian and Latvian art on display among the marble columns.
On the Daugava River banks is Riga Castle. Built in 1330, the castle is currently home of the President of Latvia however several parts of the castle are also home to a number of museums. There have been several reconstructions to parts of the fortress throughout the years and even a fire in 2013.
Day Trips From Riga - Explore Latvia
On the outskirts of the city, approximately 15km away, is the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum. Here there are dozens of farmhouses, churches and windmills which provide a record of bygone Latvian country life. The National Fair of Applied Arts are also held here. Just head east out of the city and you will find this museum beside Lake Jugla.
Gauja National Park is a wondrous sight and only a short distance from Riga by car. Whether you wish to embark on a nature trail, or immerse yourself in the history of the area at Āraišu Lake Castle, you will not be disappointed.
Head to the beautiful Lake Burtnieks, which is great for a relaxing day out. Soak up the amazing views and tranquil surroundings. You could head in the opposite direction and locate Lake Engure. Here, at certain times of year you can spot a vast array of bird species and maybe even a Latvian Blue cow!
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