Get your luggage, stroll out of arrivals at Riga Airport (RIX-Riga Intl.), and pick up your rental car. Which one you hop into depends on where you’ll be going. If you’ll be spending the majority of the time driving in downtown Riga, around 6 miles from the terminal, you’ll want something zippy. A compact car that’s easy to operate will suit those bustling city streets. But with loads of things to see, like the stunning sandy shores of the surrounding area, there’s a good chance you’ll rack up those miles. A bigger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make lengthier road trips more comfortable.