Latvia is a country distinguished by its rich folk traditions, as well as a huge number of masterpieces of urban architecture. There are excellent seaside resorts here. Moreover, there are about fifty ancient castles, which will be very interesting to visit. In addition, there are many lakes on the territory of the country, and there are also mineral springs. Jurmala, in fact the main resort of the country, is far from overflowing with hotels and hotels. There are few sanatoriums in Latvia, however, many of them are beginning to modernize today.
You can rent a car to see important Latvian sights, or just travel around the country in comfort. For convenience, you can order a car directly to the airport for your arrival in Latvia.
Features of traffic rules in Latvia
The very same car rental in Latvia should be made in a good, reliable company.
When driving a rented car, you should keep in mind that traffic rules in Latvia have a number of peculiarities. And it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with them in advance.
Overtaking in Latvia is getting ahead of the vehicle with the exit to the oncoming lane with the subsequent return to the previously occupied lane. We, in the traffic rules, do not have a reservation on the subsequent return to the same row.
Moreover, if you need to use the car rental service without a driver (in Latvia it is extremely rare to hire a car with a driver), then you should know that in this country you cannot stop at bridges, overpasses and overpasses, regardless of the number of lanes on these structures. In our country, this is allowed, but only when there are three or more lanes in one direction. In Latvia, it is prohibited to stop in the immediate vicinity of public transport stops and taxi stands, on sidewalks and acceleration and deceleration lanes.
If you have to move around a populated area, route transport has all the priorities there, and it needs to give way on the road.
By strictly observing the traffic rules of Latvia, you can save yourself from seemingly inevitable communication with the police, as well as from paying a fine. The system of fines in Latvia is much stricter than ours.
Car rental conditions in Latvia
From documents for rent you will need:
- driving license according to international standards;
- international passport;
- medical insurance (for all passengers);
- car registration certificate;
- civil liability insurance, which is valid in the territory of Latvia (the so-called Green Card, or Green Card).
You can get a Green Card in Russia no earlier than a month before the start of your trip. This can be done in one of the insurance companies, moreover, at a fixed price.
