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Riga International Airport is the largest airport in the Baltic States and was constructed in 1973. The airport is situated approximately 6 miles from the centre of Riga and was already updated and renovated during 2001. Terminal A was later extended and added to and building work was completed in 2006. There are three terminals which are set up to handle Schengen and non Schengen passengers with plans to develop the airport further by adding an additional terminal. The government owed airport is poised to handle up to 20 million passengers a year by 2014.

Your booking confirmation will give you details of when and where to collect your hire car. The airport arrivals area is a great place for car rental Riga, the arrivals desks are easy to find and the pick up should be quick and effecient. Your Riga car rental will normaly have a road map and list of tourist destinations to help you make the most of your rental car.

About Riga Airport

Riga International Airport has adequate facilities for its passengers, it has cafes and bars as well as banks and a post office. There are a few shops to enjoy and a VIP lounge, WiFi service is available at the airport.

Tourist Info

Riga, the capital city of Latvia has a history going back more than 800 years. Its culture, history and architecture reflect all of the periods in time that have shaped it. Riga has medieval, gothic and Art Nouveau elements most obvious in its religious and political buildings. Before the Soviet occupation, Riga, which is the largest city within the Baltic countries, was highly respected as an economical power house within Northern Europe and constructed some of the most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings to reflect Riga’s importance in trade and diplomacy.

Unfortunately, many of the finest buildings have been destroyed in the wars but some traces can still be found. Riga lays on the river Daugave and the river Vecriga and the two sides are connected via four bridges, the city is also a main thoroughfare for trains that cross Latvia and is only a short distance from the airport. Riga offers its tourists a whole selection of cultural and music festivals, the most well attended is held every four years as is the National Song and Folk dance festival which includes more than 30,000 participants. There are plenty of theatres and concert halls as well as museums to visit, such as the State Museum of Fine Arts and the Latvian Museum of Nature.

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