Riga parking in the city. General rules for parking in Riga

Last modified 24.09.2018

Looking ahead, I want to say that I really liked Riga (). There is a desire to come back here again and take a leisurely walk around the Old Town, and when you get tired, sit in a nice cafe, watching the measured life of Latvians. I only regret that we did not have enough time to go to Jurmala. Well, as they say, there is a reason to return and then supplement the article with impressions about resort town Latvia.

Let's start as usual with parking. If you are traveling by car, then this information will come in handy. Riga is full of paid parking lots.

Airport 3 minutes by car. You need to write a letter in advance and reserve a place. They take you to the airport in a minivan and meet you from the airport.

The parking lot is located in a closed area with video cameras. As I understand it, the owners live there, i.e. they have landscaped their own lot and rent out parking spaces.

The cost per day is 2.5 euros.

Parking address: Kantora iela 124, Mārupe, Mārupes novads, LV-2167, Latvia

I am satisfied with the parking lot and will use it if necessary

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Going to the capital of Latvia, drivers must learn the rules of the road in a European country before going to tourist trip. They are also advised to find out the cost of parking in Riga. Traffic police strictly enforce the rules. At the slightest violation, serious penalties are imposed. Even leaving vehicle for five minutes in the wrong places, you can see that the car is taken by a tow truck to the impound.

There are different parking rules in different parts of the city. The shorter the distance to the center, the higher the price.

Features of parking in the capital of Latvia

The rules for placing cars in parking lots are simple and clear. First of all, you need to find out where parking is located in a particular area. How does it work and is there a fee for it.

There are two ways to pay for the service - using payment terminals installed in parking lots, or through the mobile application of the municipal enterprise of the capital Rigas Satiksme.

Parking spaces are marked with a “P” sign and are easy to spot. It also contains information about the operating time. Parking lots are divided into certain zones, on which the price for a specific period of time directly depends. If drivers need to leave the car in guarded parking lots located near an office building, retail or entertainment center, you will have to pay a large amount.

There are signs in front of the signs, which indicate how it is allowed to park the car. For example, standing on the side of the road with one side or driving into it completely.

Reference. By local residents the rules are strictly observed, as the penalties for violating them are impressive. In addition, the amount is doubled if the vehicle is sent to a penalty parking lot.

Working hours and penalties

A special sign usually indicates the opening hours of the parking lot. Almost every paid street (municipal) parking lot is open from 8.00 to 20.00 (on weekdays). On weekends and holidays, the opening hours are from 9.00 to 17.00. In other periods of time, cars are parked free of charge. However, this rule does not apply to places located near shopping and entertainment centers.

If the complexes are located in the residential areas of the capital, or in its suburban area, places, as a rule, are not paid (at any time of the day).

Parking lots in the center of Riga are divided into five zones marked with letters: A, B, C, D, R. The most expensive is the last one. This is the old part of the city. A - municipal, also expensive for drivers. D - located in the distance, therefore one of the most budgetary.

Parking fees are paid in euros:

A - for the first hour 2 euros, for all subsequent hours 3 euros;
B - 1.5 euros initially and hourly at 2.3;
C - 1.3 for the first 60 minutes, for the rest of the time - 1.8 euros each;
D - 1 euro for the first hour, for the next 1.2.
R - 4.27 initially, for the rest of the time - 7.11 each.

Important information! It is more profitable to leave the vehicle for a long period of time near a business center or office building, where payment is made at three euros per 12 hours (from 8.00 to 20.00).

Entrance to the old Riga is not paid, although moving around in this area is quite problematic because of the narrow streets. Most of them are one way. In addition, there are many other difficulties. Capital of Latvia - favorite place tourists. Therefore, in the central part there are always a lot of pedestrians, which causes difficulties with the movement of cars.

Experienced motorists traveling around Latvia give advice on how to save yourself from unnecessary problems:

The best option is to choose a place of residence in the immediate vicinity of the parking lot. Then there are no difficulties with parking, and historical sights can be reached without problems.
Leave transport away from the central part, using free parking. And move around the capital by tram, trolleybus or other public transport. Usually free parking lots are located close to Old Riga. You can walk to them in 15-20 minutes.
Leave cars in budget zone D.

Attention! You can save money by using free parking lots located as close to the center as possible. These are the streets that adjoin the Stone Bridge, or a place near the Olympia shopping center. It is quite difficult to park a car on such sites, they are constantly filled. However, if you arrive at 9 am, this is quite realistic.

On the right side of the Daugava (where the Old Riga) almost everywhere you need to pay for parking, or you will have to leave the car far enough and get to the center by public transport.

The only exception is the free parking indicated on the map below (arrival through the Statoil gas station) and located three minutes from.

Despite the fact that the parking lot is quite large, in work time she's jam-packed. Therefore, you need to arrive before nine in the morning to leave the car. This place is just perfect for starting walks.

1) The only free parking near the Old Town, check-in from the embankment through Statoil, the landmark is the STARGOROD restaurant - we’ll go to it (shhh, just don’t tell anyone about this):

Pay attention to the "quality" of parking your car - you need to park only in the area of the "parking allowed" sign (nearby green Zone with prohibition signs, although at first glance there are more than enough places), in no case on the green zone, and also under prohibition signs - the municipal police know about this place and fine it only in this way, it’s good for them not to go far.
As mentioned above, finding a place after nine in the morning is already extremely difficult here.

At the same time, parking on the left bank is almost everywhere free, so the following places can be advised:

2) Parking - you can walk to the Old Town in 10-15 minutes through the Cable-stayed bridge. Plus, you can always find a free place (underground parking), and after a walk you can have a bite to eat and buy groceries in the shopping center itself. If the weather allows, then this is the easiest way to leave the car for the whole day.
Minus - not so long ago, a restriction was introduced in the parking lot on the parking time of the car

3) Valguma Street, adjacent to the Stone Bridge. Minus - you have to spin around in search of free space, in addition, there is quite intense traffic. The walk to the city will take 5-7 minutes.

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4) Parking near the bowling center Zelta Boulings. It takes about 10 minutes to the city, in addition, there are tram and bus stops right opposite the center (no need to cross the street). Entrance to the parking lot is free.

5) Parking near the Bellevule Park Hotel. The city center is about 15 minutes on foot, but right next to the hotel there is a tram stop that will take you to the center in three minutes. Entrance to the parking lot is free, and we would also recommend using it if you need to leave your car not far from the Old Town for a few days.

In conclusion, we add that parking in the sleeping areas is free at any time of the day, and there will be no problems where to leave the car.

This is an important question for many: where to stay in the center of Riga - and preferably without much damage to the budget. From time to time, this issue is raised in networked auto communities, and users even offer each other a free card. paid parking. Sometimes for money... Let's say right away: the card that was recently discussed in the "Riders" community on Facebook is outdated, some of the marked parking lots have already become paid. However, something can still be found.

We will start, oddly enough, with paid parking lots. But, as you know, in some cases they serve without money. Rīgas satiksme spokesman Viktors Zakis reminded us that the number of paid parking lots increases every year (this is one of the reasons why the mentioned map is outdated). There will be more in 2018 as well. You can follow where they appear and the rates on the map on the Rīgas satiksme website - https://www.rigassatiksme.lv/lv/pakalpojumi/autostavvietu–pakalpojumi/autostavvietu–pakalpojumi/. But on weekdays - after 20:00, on Saturdays after 17:00 or Sundays Rīgas satiksme parking is FREE.

As for simply free parking, when such a question arises, many, as they say, unanimously declare: "Near Stargorod" in Old Riga ( see photo gallery at the bottom of the 1st page of the text - photo 3). As a result, they also state: "It is only advisable to arrive there at 6.50, otherwise you will stand in line later." In general, those who arrived earlier parked themselves. " Indeed, it is possible to leave a car at a favorite restaurant on the embankment, but it is difficult.

Let's complete the map!

Some activist driver made a few years ago interactive map free parking in Riga. Unfortunately, he stopped following her "due to regular vandalism."

Well, we took the liberty of editing the map, removing from it those parking lots that have become paid during this time. And it turned out that although there were significantly fewer places, they still exist. True, competition is growing, and for the right to park for free, drivers have to fight or drive around the district.

From the previous Good Samaritan, there were notes like: “Klyavu Street - one place near the bridge (located behind the red line). Or a signature to the site on Abrenes Street: “Near the court. Illegal but free parking on the green zone. I didn't see any fines. Place for about 10 cars, no more.

In general, if you need to go to an important place, it is dangerous to rely on such parking lots. You can be late. But what if you get lucky? The journalist of "TODAY" yesterday drove through the center of Riga and made sure that so far, for example, there were places left on Cesu, Eveles, Thomson, Meness, Hospital, Vesetas, Nitaures, Malpils, Sporta. In general, there is a lot of space in the Arena Riga district. There are parking lots around Ziedondarzs: on the street. Chaka, Artilerias, Spargelyu, Beauty, Lienes. Closest to the Old Riga is street. Export. But in the area of the Central Station, places are very difficult to find.

And now we turn to those who like to be active in online communities and chat on social networks. Let's consider and supplement the interactive map of free parking. You can check out our version here - https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1nxshEu_ykQucnoV3DHfPOb0_kNb2stcc&ll=56.95512230493344%2C24.111792500000092&z=13. Your comments and corrections, dear readers, can be left in the comments to this text or on the "site" page on Facebook.

The center is not for cars!

"The center must be liberated anyway!" - many people think. "Indeed, why are there people in the center of Riga? Release!" - sneer at them in response.

"There's no way to get past the cars!" - Natalya is indignant in "Riders". "So cars are connected with people - there will be no cars, there will be no people. Or, in your opinion, will everyone ride bicycles?" Arvid answers her.

"I drive a car myself. If you need to go to the center, I look according to the circumstances, public transport is sometimes more profitable, more convenient, faster!" - Natalia shares her experience.

"The key word is 'sometimes'," notes Arvid.

"In the daytime, 90% of the cars parked in the center, especially in free parking lots, are cars from the districts. People living in the center will only be happy if there are no free parking spaces left - or, as in Germany, they will impose a ban on entry into center on old diesel engines," Sergey assures.

"There are no free parking lots in the center for a long time," Arvid replies.

“There is still a little left, I live here myself, and if I’m lucky, I use it, only the competition is big. Therefore, you usually have to park for 2 euros per hour,” says Sergey.

"I myself lived in Brivibas and Lachplesha, so you don't have to tell how it is in the center with parking lots," Arvid dismisses.

"Residents of the center have nowhere to park their cars! They have to run on foot, because you can't even drive up to stop, especially on Brivibas Street. This issue needs to be addressed: only those who are declared in the center can park for free."

In Latvia, as in many other European countries quite strict parking rules. Tourists should familiarize themselves with them before renting a car or going on a trip around Riga in their own transport.

Parking Features

First of all, you need to know:

Where are the parking lots.
How they work.
Is there a parking fee.

So, for example, in the sleeping areas of the city, parking is almost always free, but the closer to the center, the higher the cost. It is noteworthy that you can pay for parking in two simple ways: via SMS or through the payment terminal, which is installed in front of the parking lot. The payment is transferred to the municipal enterprise Rigas Satiksme.

Basic Rules

Leaving the vehicle in the wrong place for a few minutes, the driver runs the risk of getting a penalty ticket. And it doesn't matter how long the car, scooter, motorcycle or any other means of transportation has stood. Parking places are marked with a “P” sign, under which there is usually information about the opening hours of parking lots.

All parking lots are divided into certain zones. It depends on them, what will be the cost of parking for a particular period of time. If it is necessary to leave the car in guarded parking lots (EuroPark), which are usually located near business centers and offices of various sizes, then you will have to pay a little more than for street parking. However, this is beneficial in cases where the transport will have to stand long time(for example, 10-11 hours).

Under each parking sign there is an additional one that indicates exactly how you can leave the car. For example, driving to the side of the road completely or standing on it with only one side.

These rules are almost always strictly observed by local residents, since the fines for violations are too high.

Parking hours

Most often, the signs indicate exactly how long the parking lot is open. Almost all municipal (street) parking lots are open on weekdays from 8 am to 8 pm local time. Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.

It is noteworthy that the rest of the time, which is not indicated on the signs, you can use the municipal parking lot for free. In shopping centers there are parking spaces, which are provided for a fee, not much different from the street. But this applies only to those shopping centers that are located in the center of Riga. If the complex is located in a residential area or in the suburbs, then parking, as a rule, is free, regardless of the time of day.

About where they are located in Riga shopping centers, find out in .

Private car parks

In Riga, there is such a thing as private parking lots. They work on the same principle as municipal ones. However, at the entrance to them you will have to pay immediately, having determined the time. Several payment methods:

Terminal.
Payment to the watchman (if the parking lot is guarded).
Through the terminal on the barrier, if the parking lot is equipped with them.

The opening hours of a particular private car park are indicated at the entrance.

Sanctions for non-payment

In Riga, the practice of evacuating violators' cars is not very common. However, there are still penalties. A blocker is hung on the rear or front wheel of the car, which prevents the vehicle from moving. It is impossible to remove it yourself.

In this case, the penalty is double or triple the parking fee.

Even if a blocker was not installed on the transport, and the fine was issued by the police, it will not work to leave the country without paying the declared amount. Latvian border guards are quite strictly monitoring this moment.

Parking cost

In Riga, all parking spaces are divided into 5 zones: A, B, C, D and R. The latter refers to Old Riga, where the cost is always higher than in any other area of the city. The rest are defined as follows:

And - the most expensive municipal.
D is the most budget.

All prices are charged in euro, since Latvia has switched to this currency, recognizing it as the national one. Parking fee:

In zone A it will cost 2 euros for the first hour, and 3 euros for each subsequent hour.
In zone B - 1.5 euros for the first hour, 2.3 euros - subsequent.
C - 1.2 euros for the first hour, 1.8 euros - each next.
D - 0.9 euros for the first hour, 1.2 euros for the next.

That is why it is considered beneficial to leave the car for a long time in the parking lots of business centers, where parking for several hours will cost 3 euros (for example, from 8 am to 8 pm).

Old Riga

You can enter Old Riga by car for free, but it will be quite difficult to move around:

First, the streets are too narrow for two cars to pass freely.
Secondly, many driveways and lanes are one-way traffic, which also causes some difficulties in moving.
Thirdly, Old Riga is a favorite place for many tourists from all over the world who walk around the city in large groups.

Parking in this part of the city is the most expensive: 4.5 euros for the first hour and 7.5 euros for each subsequent hour.

Free parking

Despite the fact that parking in the city center is almost always paid, there is a chance to save money. Near the center, not far from Old Riga, on the right side of the Daugava River, there is a free parking lot for vehicles. It is almost always full of cars. You can get there only early in the morning, while working Latvians are just about to leave home.

On the left side of the river, there are quite a few free parking lots, although their sizes are not too large. The underground parking near the Olympia shopping center stands out significantly, which can accommodate a lot of cars, and there are almost always free places.

If you are going to visit Riga by car, you should prepare the n-th amount in advance to pay for parking. Certainly, free parking there is, but you can not always be sure that you will take a place there. Street parking is almost always safe, as well as guarded at business centers and offices. The level of car crime in the city is negligible, so you can leave your vehicle in any of the parking lots, calmly go about your business by public transport or on foot.

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