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$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in February
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 8 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Kaunas from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 39h 25m.

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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Vilnius.

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 Toronto and takes around 39h 25m.

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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Vilnius.

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

Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,464 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 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$ 105 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$ 157+
Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
ibis Styles Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 92+
Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+

Renting a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay C$ 2.85 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$ 34.16 and C$ 45.54. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.85 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$ 34.16 and C$ 45.54. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.