Thursday, May 20th, 2010 in Car4rent has been providing car rental in Latvia since 1998. The company offers the following transport solutions: car rental, long term rental, transfers in the Baltic States, Chauffeur service, 24 hour assistance and free delivery in Riga.
Travellers who rent a car in Latvia will find they are generously rewarded. Latvia’s towns and cities are surrounded by scenic plains, lakes, forests and rolling valleys. Fishing villages pervade the coastline of quiet fishing villages. Latvia is famous for its medieval castles, palaces and historical ruins. The capital, Riga is steeped in history and is renowned for having the largest number of Art Nouveau buildings in all of Europe. Riga is also home to a huge range of architectural styles which have contributed to its UNESCO World Heritage status. Riga may be the biggest tourist draw but the nearby resort of Jurmala is another popular tourist draw, especially over the summer months. Jurmala is famous for its sandy beaches, healing waters mud baths and pretty town houses.
Anyone interested in history will find plenty of fascinating places to visit in the cities of Valmiera, Ccsis and Limbabi which are located in the northern region and the towns of the Abava River Valley and villages that are home to the ancient Liv people of the south. Meanwhile, Rundale palace is a popular tourist attraction, as is the splendid Baroque palace at Jelgavam in the central Zemgale area. Active, outdoorsy types will enjoy a visit to Tervete forest which is hometo the oldest and tallest trees in Latvia.
Further still, the Latgale region and the Land of the Blue Lakes offer a wide range of outdoor activities. Here day-trippers will find long sandy beaches, a dramatic coastline and spectacular scenery in the Vidzeme region. This area is also home to Sigulda, Latvia’s famous downhill skiing area, so it is well worth a drive for winter ports enthusiasts.
