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$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
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 Winnipeg and takes around 32h 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 GREEN MOTION , 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 Winnipeg and takes around 32h 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Vilnius.

Airports near Kaunas

Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,694 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,451 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around C$ 99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 98 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
Kaunas City
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+
Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+

Renting a car in Kaunas

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

Expect to pay C$ 2.97 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$ 35.53 and C$ 47.37. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 47% 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$ 2.97 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$ 35.53 and C$ 47.37. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.