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 February
Estimated hotel price
€65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in February
Estimated hotel price
€65
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 12h 50m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Vilnius.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kaunas, including FlixBus, LUX Express and Ecolines. From Warsaw, the bus ride to Kaunas takes 331 miles and will cost you around €11. From Tallinn, the ticket costs about €80 for a journey of 525 miles. 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 12h 50m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Vilnius.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kaunas, including FlixBus, LUX Express and Ecolines. From Warsaw, the bus ride to Kaunas takes 331 miles and will cost you around €11. From Tallinn, the ticket costs about €80 for a journey of 525 miles. 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

Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around €48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €57 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€82+
Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€73+
ibis Styles Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€67+
Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€63+
Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€53+

Hiring a car in Kaunas

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs €20 per day, on average, or €59 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.93 and €25.23. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kaunas, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs €20 per day, on average, or €59 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.93 and €25.23. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kaunas, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.