Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kaunas to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kaunas

Kaunas in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 105
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car rental from Vilnius, which is about 91 km from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of Wheego and U-Save, among others, in Vilnius.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car rental from Vilnius, which is about 91 km from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of Wheego and U-Save, among others, in Vilnius.

Airports near Kaunas

Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (8,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,213 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,068 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,563 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,206 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,617 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,479 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around C$ 100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 106 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
Daugirdas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
Hotel Metropolis
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 87+

Renting a car in Kaunas

Renting a car in Kaunas costs C$ 49 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.72 per litre in Kaunas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.59 and C$ 43.45. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kaunas costs C$ 49 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.72 per litre in Kaunas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.59 and C$ 43.45. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.