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  • 13rental companies
  • 3pick-up points
  • from $34 per day
  • 9.1 top rated · Hertz

A rental car here costs $110 a day on average, about $770 for a week. The most popular car class is Compact, at about $90 a day. Alamo is the cheapest for a small car, about $29 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

  • In the terminal: 8 · Outside the terminal: 1 · Meet and greet: 1
  • Free cancellation: 13 of 13
  • Debit card accepted: 1 of 13
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty
  • Top Rent
  • Green Motion
  • Dollar
  • Carwiz
  • +7

Where to pick up in Riga

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Riga Airport · 8 km Airport 13 $25 18 min
Riga Port · 1 km City office 2 $71 9 min
Riga Bus Station · 1 km City office 2 $39 20 min

Car rental prices in Riga by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Toyota Aygo, Kia Picanto, Volkswagen Up 5 $39 $93
Economy Skoda Fabia, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo 12 $34 $70
Compact Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris Cross 13 $36 $76
Intermediate Skoda Octavia, Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Corolla 12 $35 $76
Standard Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Avensis, Audi A4 11 $36 $91
Full size BMW 3 Series, Audi A6 3 $119
Station wagon Volkswagen Passat Estate, Kia Ceed Estate, Volkswagen Golf Estate 13 $54 $104
SUV Kia Sportage, Toyota Rav4, Volkswagen Tiguan 13 $42 $110
Minivan Renault Trafic, Volkswagen Caravelle 2 $87
5-seat MPV Kia Sportage, Volkswagen Touran, Peugeot 2008 4 $63
7-seat minivan Ford Tourneo, Volkswagen MultiVan 2 $61
9-seat van Renault Trafic, Toyota Proace, Volkswagen Caravelle 9 $65 $98
Luxury BMW 5 Series 1 $289
Premium BMW 5 Series, Lexus ES Hybrid, Mercedes E Class 2 $133
Cargo van Peugeot Boxer Cargo Van 1 $224

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Skoda Fabia rental car in Riga Carwiz

Skoda Fabia

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $34/day
Volkswagen T-Cross rental car in Riga Carwiz

Volkswagen T-Cross

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $36/day
Toyota Aygo rental car in Riga Europcar

Toyota Aygo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $39/day
Toyota Yaris rental car in Riga Enterprise

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
from $41/day
Dacia Sandero rental car in Riga Enterprise

Dacia Sandero

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $41/day
Volkswagen Golf rental car in Riga Enterprise

Volkswagen Golf

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $41/day
Toyota Auris rental car in Riga Enterprise

Toyota Auris

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $44/day
Volkswagen Polo rental car in Riga U-Save

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day

Car rental companies in Riga

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Hertz

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:59 34 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.1
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $33/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.0 Cleanliness 9.7 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 9.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $771

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Riga Airport
Riga International Airport, Marupe, Lv-1053, Riga, LV1053
29432769

Thrifty

Outside the terminal Daily 08:00–23:59 12 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $45/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $765

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty at Riga Airport
Riga International Airport, Marupe, Lv-1053, Riga, LV1053
29432769

Top Rent

Daily 08:00–21:59 9 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.6
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $71/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 144

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Top Rent at Riga Port
Vidus street 11, Riga, Latvia
28660022

Green Motion

Meet and greet 20 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $224/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.3 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 125

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS

Office

Green Motion at Riga Bus Station
Latgales Priekspilseta, Meet & Greet, Riga, LV-1050
+37127069670 / +37127012769

Dollar

Daily 08:00–23:59 11 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Few reviews 10+ reviews
from $39/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.0 Cleanliness 9.6 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $765

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar at Riga Airport
Riga International Airport, Marupe, Lv-1053, LV-1053, Riga, LV1053
29432769

Carwiz

In the terminal Daily 09:00–23:59 5 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Few reviews 25+ reviews
from $111/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 094

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Carwiz at Riga Airport
SJSC RIGA International Airport, 10/1 RIGA Airport, Marupe district, LATVIA (office In Terminal, Arrival hall E)
+371 28 66 00 22

U-Save

In the terminal Daily 08:00–18:59 33 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.8
Few reviews 5+ reviews
from $68/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.5 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 7.8 Pick-up process 7.8 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 094

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Office

U-Save at Riga Airport
Riga International Airport 10/1 Riga Airport, Marupe district Arrival terminal, LV 1053
+37127069670 / +37127012769

Sixt

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:59 21 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
7.3
Few reviews 25+ reviews
from $56/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.0 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 6.7 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 7.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $937

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at Riga Airport
Riga International Airport, LV-1053 Marupe District, Riga, 1053
+37167207121

Europcar

CDW included Credit card only
from $39/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 433

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at Riga Bus Station
Krisjana Valdemara 8, Riga, LV1010
371 67 222637

Avis

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:30–23:59 · Sat–Sun 09:30–23:59 CDW included Credit card only
from $70/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $765

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at Riga Airport
Riga International Airport Marupes Pag., Riga, LV 1053
371 67207353

Budget

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:30–23:59 · Sat–Sun 09:30–23:59 CDW included Credit card only
from $64/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $765

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Riga Airport
Riga Airport, Riga, 1053
371-67207327

Alamo

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:00 CDW included Credit card only
from $25/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 018

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo at Riga Airport
Terminal E Arrival Hall, Lidosta Riga 10 1, Marupes Novads, 1053
29338899

Enterprise

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:00 CDW included Credit card only
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $992

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Riga Airport
Terminal E Arrival Hall, Lidosta Riga 10 1, Marupes Novads, 1053, Riga
29338899

Rental conditions in Riga

Based on 13 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 18. Drivers under 25 pay $6 a day extra (Hertz). Drivers aged 81 and over pay $7 a day extra.
Debit card Accepted by 1 of 13 suppliers: Sixt.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 12 of 13 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 13 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (10 suppliers), Same to same (3 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 56%, manual 44%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Yaris Cross, Toyota Yaris Hybrid, Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid and Toyota Yaris, from $57 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 13 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (13 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (13 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (13 suppliers). Deductible: $765–$1 433.
Included in the price Breakdown assistance, Taxes, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 5 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $143–$218.
Extras Booster seat (11 suppliers), Infant seat (10 suppliers), Child seat (10 suppliers), Winter tires (9 suppliers), GPS (8 suppliers), Wi-Fi (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (6 suppliers), Special discount (5 suppliers)

Driving in Latvia: drive on the right · 0.05% blood alcohol · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental in Riga: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 5 min at Carwiz to 34 min at Hertz.

56% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 13 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 18, and drivers under 25 pay from $6 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Latvia, the UK and Germany. A typical rental lasts 6 days.

Car rental in Riga: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Riga?
Car rental in Riga starts from $34 per day, and the average price is $110 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $330 for a 3-day weekend and $770 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Riga?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Riga over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Compact: $90 per day
  • 9-seat van: $179 per day
  • Economy: $92 per day
  • SUV: $113 per day
  • Van: $152 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Riga?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Riga over the last 12 months:
  • Green Motion, average price $117 per day
  • Alamo, average price $38 per day
  • Budget, average price $139 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Riga?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Riga are:
  • Hertz: rated 9.1/10 by 50+ customers, average price $56 per day
  • Thrifty: rated 9.0/10 by 50+ customers, average price $79 per day
  • Top Rent : rated 8.6/10 by 50+ customers, average price $86 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Riga?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Riga are:
  • Alamo: about $29 per day
  • Enterprise: about $37 per day
  • Hertz: about $44 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Riga?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Hertz, Thrifty and Carwiz
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Riga and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Riga, one-way rentals are offered by Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Riga?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Riga is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Riga:
  • Hertz: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Green Motion: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 23

Can I rent a car in Riga with a debit card?
Rental companies in Riga typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Riga: Sixt. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Riga offer unlimited mileage?
12 rental companies in Riga include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar. Europcar offers it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Riga?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Riga are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, Top Rent , Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Budget, Alamo and Enterprise.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Carwiz, Green Motion and U-Save.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Riga?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Riga include Avis, Sixt and Green Motion. The cheapest is Sixt, from $57 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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