With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience everything that Ventspils, 30 miles away, has to offer. See the sights starting with Ventspils Beach, New Town Square and Livonian Order Castle. Located 45 miles away, Liepaja is another popular option. If you swing by, be sure to check out Liepaja Beach, St. Anna Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. Nicholas Orthodox Naval Cathedral.