Mezciems is a district of Latvia’s capital city Riga. Translated from Latvian it means ‘forest village’. It is surrounded by the forests of Smerlis and Jugla. Car hire in Mezciems is the most reliable means of transport and gives you the freedom to explore this delightful little town.

This little village is now considered a neighbourhood of the city of Riga. It is located on the eastern side of the city, and the northern part of the neighbourhood borders Gailezers lake which offers some nice scenery for the residents to enjoy. Cheap car hire in Mezciems can be made through the internet and is available from some major rental companies which service the area.

The neighbourhood was once part of the Dreilini county and was known for its single family bungalow houses which dominated most of the landscape. In 1934 the northern part of Mezciems became part of the city of Riga but it was not until 1974 and a series of new apartment buildings that the southern part of the neighbourhood joined Riga.

The city of Riga is the third largest in all the Baltic states behind only Saint Petersburg and Stockholm. It has a population of about 715,000 and is the cultural, financial, commercial, and industrial centre of Latvia. It includes a very important sea port which is located on the Daugava River. Of note is also that Riga is considered by UNESCO to be the world’s premier center for Jugendstil (German Art Nouveau) architecture. Car rental at Mezciems is a perfect starting point to explore the greater city and to enjoy this important Baltic area.