Kaunas Travel Guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kaunas has to offer.

Kaunas in March

Estimated hotel price

€40

1 night at 3-star hotel

€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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When flying to Kaunas, you’ll arrive at Kaunas (KUN), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kaunas from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car hire from Vilnius, which is about 91 km from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Top Rent-A-Car, among others, in Vilnius.

Plane

When flying to Kaunas, you’ll arrive at Kaunas (KUN), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kaunas from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car hire from Vilnius, which is about 91 km from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Top Rent-A-Car, among others, in Vilnius.

Airports near Kaunas

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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around €61 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

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Best Western Santakos Hotel

4 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

€84+

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Daugirdas Old City Hotel

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

€74+

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ibis Styles Kaunas Centre

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

€59+

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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas

4 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

€61+

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Hotel Metropolis

3 stars

Good (7.4, Good reviews)

€45+

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Hiring a car in Kaunas costs €21 per day, on average, or €63 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Kaunas.

Expect to pay €1.78 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 €21.26 and €28.35. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kaunas, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs €21 per day, on average, or €63 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Kaunas.

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