With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up all that Ventspils, 25 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Ventspils Beach, New Town Square and Livonian Order Castle. Liepaja is another great option. It’s 50 miles away and boasts a range of interesting things to do. Liepaja Beach, St. Anna Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. Nicholas Orthodox Naval Cathedral are just the start.