Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kaunas travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kaunas

With a population of 374,643, Kaunas is the largest city in Kaunas County, Lithuania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kaunas deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kaunas

Kaunas in March
Estimated hotel price
€40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in March
Estimated hotel price
€40
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kaunas in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kaunas, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Kaunas

Plane

When flying to Kaunas, you’ll arrive at Kaunas (KUN), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kaunas from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car hire from Vilnius, which is about 57 miles from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of Top Rent-A-Car and Wheego, among others, in Vilnius.

Plane

When flying to Kaunas, you’ll arrive at Kaunas (KUN), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kaunas from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car hire from Vilnius, which is about 57 miles from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of Top Rent-A-Car and Wheego, among others, in Vilnius.

Airports near Kaunas

KUNKaunas
VNOVilnius

Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,794 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,422 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around €59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €66 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

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Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€103+
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Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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Ibis Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€64+
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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€61+
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Hiring a car in Kaunas

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs €22 per day, on average, or €44 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Kaunas.

Expect to pay €1.83 per litre in Kaunas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.87 and €29.15. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs €22 per day, on average, or €44 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Kaunas.

Expect to pay €1.83 per litre in Kaunas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.87 and €29.15. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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