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 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 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kaunas from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 6 km from the city centre of Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 6 km from the city centre of Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kaunas

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Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,994 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,307 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,103 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around €56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €68 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

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Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€69+
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Ibis Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€48+
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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€52+
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Best Baltic Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€69+
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Hiring a car in Kaunas

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs €13 per day, on average, or €26 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Kaunas.

Expect to pay €1.44 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 €17.18 and €22.90. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs €13 per day, on average, or €26 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Kaunas.

Expect to pay €1.44 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 €17.18 and €22.90. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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