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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. 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$ 111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
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 8 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Kaunas from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 15m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 4 miles from downtown Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kaunas, you’ll arrive at Kaunas (KUN), which is located 8 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Kaunas from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 15m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 4 miles from downtown Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Kaunas

KUNKaunas
VNOVilnius

Airlines serving Kaunas

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around C$ 94 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

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Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Kaunas City
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
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Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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Ibis Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 74+
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Best Baltic Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
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Hotel Metropolis
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 77+
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Renting a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay C$ 2.32 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$ 27.78 and C$ 37.04. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.32 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$ 27.78 and C$ 37.04. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

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