Car Rental in Latvia
Latvia, a small country residing along the Baltic Sea coastal strip, is abundant in green forests, enchanting valleys, lakes, ancient cities and interesting architecture. It still hasn't become overly toured or commercialized, which means that now is the right time to visit it.
Car rental in Latvia is the ideal way to tour the country. Despite its small area, there is a lot to see in this special country, and there is nothing like traveling independently in order to discover it and its abundant sceneries and charms. Albar operates in Latvia through the world's leading international rental companies Dollar and Thrifty, offering quality service at the highest level alongside attractive prices.
The wide and convenient deployment of Dollar and Thrifty, Albar's representatives in the country, combined with a varied assortment of vehicles suitable for any purpose, make car rental in Latvia with Albar into the most convenient, efficient and affordable option. By means of car rental in Latvia through Dollar and Thrifty represented by Albar, you can reach concealed destinations, otherwise unseeable, and experience Latvia in the best way possible – according to the pace and route convenient for you.
It is recommended to start your visit in Latvia at the old city of Riga, its capital, as well as the largest of the Baltic cities. A tour between it small cobbled streets and among the statues and the buildings that adorn it is a real experience. The old city of Riga has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site, thanks to the many buildings built in the unique Art Nouveau style which characterize it. Overall, for architecture lovers, this city is a feast for the eyes, with different building styles, from Baroque to the Gothic style. Among the attraction existent in Riga, we can include the St. Peter's Church, constructed in medieval style, exhibiting at its top an observation post overlooking the whole city, the Riga Dome Cathedral – the largest in the country, the National History Museum of Latvia, the Museum of Foreign Art and the Riga Castle – in which the President's offices and several museums are located. In Riga you will also find quite a few Jewish sites, including the Jewish Museum and the synagogue, situated in the Jewish Community house at the center of the city.
Through car rental in Latvia with Albar's representatives Dollar and Thrifty, you can also visit the picturesque city of Sigulda, situated north-east of Riga, at the foot of the Gauja River. In the city you will find a fortress and a Gothic castle from which you can view the river valley scenery. Sigulda constitutes an excellent basis for a trip to the National Park of Gauja, Latvia's most famous natural reserve. The park comprises abundant species of plants, birds and mammals, alongside historical churches and windmills. The park is excellent for various activities with children, such as hiking trails in between nature and animals, bicycle or horse riding and river cruises. In this area you will encounter many caves, when the best known is the Gutmana Cave, which is approximately 20m deep.
Car rental in Latvia with Dollar and Thrifty represented by Albar, will allow you to easily reach Latvia's central resort town, Jūrmala, located west of Riga. A beautiful coastal strip will welcome you in this town, as well as green forests and an opulent assortment of cafes, restaurants and vacation sites. In the serene beaches you can enjoy a variety of water sports, and the night birds among you will be pleased to discover the town's vibrant nightlife.
Latvia's road system is good and comfortable, and driving throughout the country is easy and pleasant and it summons an experiential tasting of the country's green landscapes. In Latvia the maximum speed limit allowed in urban areas is 50km/h, and on interurban roads 90km/h. Most gas stations are open 24 hours a day, and turning on the car's headlights is mandatory all day all year.
