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
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.
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 Calgary and takes around 20h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car rental from Vilnius, which is about 57 miles from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of Wheego and U-Save, among others, in Vilnius.
Airlines serving Kaunas
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$ 90 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas
Most booked hotels in Kaunas
Renting a car in Kaunas
Renting a car in Kaunas costs C$ 50 per day, on average.
Expect to pay C$ 3.08 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$ 36.91 and C$ 49.22. 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, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.