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

When to visit Kaunas

Kaunas in December
Estimated hotel price
€57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in December
Estimated hotel price
€57
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.

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 4 miles from the city centre of Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

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.

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 4 miles from the city centre of Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Kaunas

KUNKaunas
VNOVilnius

Airlines serving Kaunas

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,699 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around €57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €61 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)
€102+
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Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€83+
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Kaunas City
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€69+
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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€48+
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Hotel Metropolis
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€47+
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Hiring a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay €1.43 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 €17.05 and €22.73. 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, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.43 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 €17.05 and €22.73. 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, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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