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$ 120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 120
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 44h 10m.

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 Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Vilnius.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 6 km from downtown Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.

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 44h 10m.

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 Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Vilnius.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 6 km from downtown Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kaunas

Airlines serving Kaunas

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,821 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,241 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,130 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,378 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,770 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,978 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around C$ 96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 110 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
Kaunas City
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
Ibis Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
Hotel Metropolis
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 79+

Renting a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay C$ 2.36 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$ 28.21 and C$ 37.62. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.36 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$ 28.21 and C$ 37.62. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.