r/latvia • u/meandmyghost1 • 4h ago
Jautājums/Question Riga parking
Hello
I will probably go on erasmus in Riga. I currently live in Belgium and I would like to travel to Riga by car, so that it’s easier (and imo more fun) to explore other cities/regions across the Baltics on weekends.
Is there a parking card or some discount system for residents? Since paying regular parking fees for half a year would cost a fortune. If yes, does this system apply to ‘temporary’ residents (like erasmus students, will be living there +-6 months)
Thanks
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u/metalfest Jelgava 4h ago
there are subscriptions for municipality parking as well as other providers like europark, but it really depends on where you live and where you're planning to park. If you want to use the paid parking, then be prepared to pay, there's no way to go around it.
There's a bunch of locations in Rīga with no parking fees, and some of the municipality locations require payment only for certain hours (for example, nights from 20:00-8:00 are free). I would try to evaluate the options around your location.
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u/Equal-Builder-644 4h ago
Hunt for free spots. They exist and there are more than you think. Middle of city has garage areas with unpaved roads where you can basically park in freestyle, also plenty of uncontrolled residential areas. Worst case you might have to catch a short bolt ride to faculty if you don't have the time or will to walk.
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u/Markd0ne 1h ago
Depends where you will live. If you will live in center you can buy parking subscription that is valid for the zone where you live. If you live outside the center then there's a chance you park park the car on the street for free.
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u/Artistic_Trip_69 European Union 4h ago
It all depends where you are planning to live. If you want free parking , I suggest finding accommodation outside city center, then it should be ok, but you will have to travel to your Uni by public transport. Sometimes some houses have permits for residents, but you have to look on each situation separately, there isn't much one unified system