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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
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 Montreal and takes around 18h 50m.

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 Alamo, 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 Montreal and takes around 18h 50m.

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 Alamo, among others, in Vilnius.

Airports near Kaunas

KUNKaunas
VNOVilnius

Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (8,196 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,370 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$ 103 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

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Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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Ibis Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
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Renting a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay C$ 2.67 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$ 31.95 and C$ 42.60. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.67 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$ 31.95 and C$ 42.60. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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