Ventspils Car Rental Guide
The following page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Ventspils and also of the general car rental and driving restrictions valid in Latvia.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Travelling in a rental car into other countries may be available by special request and may incur additional fees and/or insurance.
Driving Restrictions
In Latvia, driving is on the right and overtaking on the left. When driving, you must always have the headlights on. Seatbelts are required for all passengers. the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰.
If there are two white lines in the centre of the road, overtaking is illegal.
In towns and villages, it is illegal to use the horn unless you are in a dangerous situation.
It is advisable to use guided parking facilities because of a high incidence of vehicle theft and pilfering. In the centre of the town, there are usually parking meters and you have to obtain a disc or ticket. Do not park where the curb is painted yellow. Illegally parked cars will be wheel-clamped.
If you violate the traffic laws, you have to pay the fine at a bank.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| City | 50KM/H |
| Open Roads | 90KM/H |
| Highways | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 02
Ambulance: 03
Fire: 01
Road Tolls
There are no toll motorways in Latvia.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Latvia
Car rent – auto noma
About Ventspils
Ventspils is an important city and a big sea port in Western Latvia. It is named after the Venta River and is a modern city with a wide range of sights and entertainment. The city is home to a beautiful beach and interesting churches as well as the ruins of the Livonian Order Castle. There is a university college in Ventspils and an open-air museum at the seaside. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Ventspils is the Aquapark. There are also many great restaurants and bars in the city.
Population: 44,000
Area: 55.4 sq km
Country: Republic of Latvia
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2
Telephone Area Code: 36
Monetary unit: Latvian Lati
