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 January
Estimated hotel price
€42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in January
Estimated hotel price
€42
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.

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 ADMITA and Wheego, among others, in Vilnius.

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.

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 ADMITA and Wheego, among others, in Vilnius.

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

KUNKaunas
VNOVilnius

Airlines serving Kaunas

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,506 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,035 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,404 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,428 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,258 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around €54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €63 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)
€89+
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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)
€44+
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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€53+
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Hotel Metropolis
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€54+
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Hiring a car in Kaunas

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs €15 per day, on average, or €31 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Kaunas.

Expect to pay €1.45 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 €17.33 and €23.11. 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 €15 per day, on average, or €31 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Kaunas.

Expect to pay €1.45 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 €17.33 and €23.11. 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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