Are you always concerned about ground transportation anytime you are travelling abroad? That will be one of the least things to preoccupy your mind when travelling to Latvia through Riga Airport. The facility offers several options for ground transportation among them being:
- Taxis - once you have arrived at the terminal, you will see taxis parked just in front. They are very many and you are warned against taking a taxi that you have reservations about. Those licensed to operate at Riga Airport have yellow/greenish or red lines and that is what should inform your decision. Those are guaranteed to take you to the right destination and their pricing is favorable. Always feel free to negotiate for a better pricing from the taxi driver you choose.
- Shuttle buses - there are buses operating from Riga Airport to the city center which you can consider for your ground transportation. They make several stops so it will be wise to use the shuttles if you are not heading straight to the city center. With the stops, expect to take longer period before reaching your destination. Also, they have their operating timetable so you should study that to know when you can pick one. They are not available all the time but are cheaper compared to hiring a taxi.
- Private transfer - this is a ground transportation option available at Riga Airport but many international airports world over fail to offer. This is mostly offered by hotels that have their cars available at the airport to pick visitors all the way to their booked rooms. For this one, you must do advanced booking otherwise you will not get a car waiting for you at Riga Airport upon landing. You will not waste time queuing at the terminal and you will have no surprises at all like many visitors.
- Car rentals - these are car hire services offered by companies that have their offices at Riga Airport. The moment you arrive, you will be ushered to their offices because they are found strategically located at the terminal. Don’t hire a car from any company without being satisfied that it’s the ideal one for your use. Look at the condition of the car to be sure it’s comfortable while price has to be within your set budget. Compare and contrast all that from one car rental to another until you have settled for the one that you deem suitable.