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 October
Estimated hotel price
€47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in October
Estimated hotel price
€47
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 12h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car hire from Palanga, which is about 211 km from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Palanga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kaunas, including FlixBus, Ecolines and Bus. From Warsaw, the bus ride to Kaunas takes 491 km and will cost you around €20. From Tallinn, the ticket costs about €24 for a journey of 877 km. 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 12h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car hire from Palanga, which is about 211 km from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Palanga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kaunas, including FlixBus, Ecolines and Bus. From Warsaw, the bus ride to Kaunas takes 491 km and will cost you around €20. From Tallinn, the ticket costs about €24 for a journey of 877 km. 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 (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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 €59 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

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Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€94+
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Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€93+
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Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€74+
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Daugirdas Old City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€65+
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Best Baltic Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€68+
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Hiring a car in Kaunas

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs €19 per day, on average, or €58 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Kaunas.

Expect to pay €1.34 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 €16.01 and €21.35.

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs €19 per day, on average, or €58 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Kaunas.

Expect to pay €1.34 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 €16.01 and €21.35.

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