The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Latvia traditionally include the following vehicles: Audi A4, Renault Scenic, Peugeot 508, Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 6 and others.
The process of a car reservation on OrangeSmile.com consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search by the dates and pick-up location, (2) car type selection, and (3) booking form completion. After the booking, you will receive a rental voucher at your e-mail address.
Before selecting a specific model to book, check your planned routes. If you are going to drive mostly within the Riga borders, choose a car of 'Standard' or 'Compact' types. In case you plan long cross-countries trips or mountain adventures, the more comfortable and powerful 'Fullsize' models would become a better choice.
If you need a car with an automatic gearbox, try to make a reservation at least a few days before the pick-up date, since confirmation of such models in Riga might be delayed for a day or two.
Upon the return of your car, carefully check that the total payment amount (invoice) is computed according to the original rental conditions.
We wish you 'smooth', secure and safe roads in Riga!
Rental process FAQ
In the period starting from early December till early March, drivers must use winter tires. If the vehicle is not equipped properly, the driver will have to pay a fine of 20 latu. Studded tires can be used in the period from early November to late April.
The use of radar detectors and similar devices is strictly prohibited. If one of these devices is detected during a police check, the driver will have to pay a fine of 40 latu. Transportation of the devices is also not allowed. If the radar detector is found during the police check, it will certainly be confiscated.
There is an important feature about traffic in Latvia – it is allowed to overtake other cars both on the left and right side. This peculiarity comes from the definition of "overtaking" in local traffic regulations.
