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. Kaunas deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kaunas

Kaunas in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
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 19h 40m.

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 Sixt, 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 19h 40m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Vilnius.

Airports near Kaunas

Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (8,122 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,101 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,990 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,621 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,944 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,869 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,314 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,320 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,432 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$ 107 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
Daugirdas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+
ibis Styles Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 95+
Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 92+
Hotel Metropolis
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 75+

Renting a car in Kaunas

Renting a car in Kaunas costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 95 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.66 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$ 31.90 and C$ 42.53. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kaunas costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 95 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.66 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$ 31.90 and C$ 42.53. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.