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 April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in April
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 21h 50m.

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 Top Rent-A-Car, 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 21h 50m.

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 Top Rent-A-Car, 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

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,926 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,936 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around C$ 95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 100 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$ 162+
Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
ibis Styles Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 88+
Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 83+
Hotel Metropolis
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 81+

Renting a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay C$ 2.83 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$ 33.87 and C$ 45.16. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.83 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$ 33.87 and C$ 45.16. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.