Car Rental Latvia

Latvia is a country in Northern Europe, is located in the Baltic States. With nearly 65,000 square miles, he is about as big as Bayern and has almost 500 kilometres of coastline on the Gulf of Riga along the Baltic Sea. From the East to the West the country is 450 km from North to South, and 210 km. The small size makes it an ideal travel destination to explore with a rental car.

Since the 9th century, the people of the Latvians here settles now and yet they could the last time only on 4 May 1990 free himself from a foreign rule and restore their independence. In Riga, on the Bay with 43 metres the highest statue of liberty in all of Europe, lives nearly one-third of all the inhabitants of Latvia. A large part comes from Russia, so that almost everywhere also Russian is spoken in addition to Latvian. Next to Riga, the only metropolis and geographical centre of the country, Liepaja and Ventspils, Aluksne, Valmiera are certainly important starting points.

In the centres of Latvia there is a similar to classic picture of medieval Hanseatic cities such as Lübeck and Rostock. But also the Highlands of Latvia is fascinating as their historical cities. Here, above all, an almost unique for Europe flora and fauna is spreading exclusive. Even rare Hirscharten, foxes, and ever more frequently also bears can be seen in the area of Madona, a picturesque town in the region.

In addition to its resorts between forests, dunes and the sea, Latvia as well as jazz metropolis of Europe has much to offer. Numerous small bars and clubs offer a sophisticated program.