To rent a car in Riga, you need a national driver's license (international license is not required yet), a credit card, and a passport. The car will be issued if the driver is at least 19 years old and has at least one year of driving experience. Those under 25 will be charged an additional 6 EUR per day.
The amount of deposit for car rental in Riga without fuel costs is equal to the insurance deductible (usually 300-400 EUR). Plus another 100-200 EUR for gasoline. The car is issued with a full tank, and the car must be returned with a full tank. Each missing liter will be estimated at 2 EUR.
The price of car rental in Riga depends on the season, rental period, and car class. An economy-class car will cost 25-29 EUR per day, middle-class - 28-32 EUR, minivan - 39-45 EUR. Car rental in Riga will cost less if you rent from local companies. The most popular rental companies include Avis, Hertz, and Sixt.
The cheapest way to rent a car from Friday to Monday is the "Weekend Package" (from 10 to 25% of the regular price).
It should also be considered:
- If the police have issued you a fine for a violation, you must pay it at the bank within 30 days;
- You must turn on your low beam headlights at all times of the day;
- The speed limit is 50 km/h in the city and 90 km/h outside the city.
