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$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
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 Calgary and takes around 16h 45m.

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 Calgary and takes around 16h 45m.

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

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Airlines serving Kaunas

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,137 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,159 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,597 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 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$ 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$ 118+
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Ibis Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 75+
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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 82+
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Best Baltic Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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Hotel Metropolis
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 75+
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Renting a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay C$ 2.28 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$ 27.31 and C$ 36.41. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.28 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$ 27.31 and C$ 36.41. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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