Trakai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Trakai

With a population of 5.530, Trakai is a must-see destination in Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Trakai to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Trakai

Trakai in September
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trakai in September
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Trakai

Plane

When flying to Trakai, you’ll arrive at Vilnius Airport (VNO), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trakai from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

FlixTrain is the only carrier operating train routes to Trakai.

Car

Another option to get to Trakai is to pick up a car hire from Kaunas, which is about 45 miles from Trakai. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Panek, among others, in Kaunas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trakai, including LUX Express, FlixBus and Ecolines. From Riga, the bus ride to Trakai takes 230 miles and will cost you around £8. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 441 miles.

Plane

When flying to Trakai, you’ll arrive at Vilnius Airport (VNO), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trakai from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

FlixTrain is the only carrier operating train routes to Trakai.

Car

Another option to get to Trakai is to pick up a car hire from Kaunas, which is about 45 miles from Trakai. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Panek, among others, in Kaunas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trakai, including LUX Express, FlixBus and Ecolines. From Riga, the bus ride to Trakai takes 230 miles and will cost you around £8. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 441 miles.

Airports near Trakai

Airlines serving Trakai

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trakai

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £279 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trakai

Most booked hotels in Trakai

Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, Vilnius
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Novotel Vilnius Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£61+
TonyResort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Airinn Vilnius Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Grata by Centrum Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£40+
Amberton Cathedral Square Hotel Vilnius
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£57+

Hiring a car in Trakai

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Trakai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.04 and £21.39. The most frequently booked car type in Trakai is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Trakai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.04 and £21.39. The most frequently booked car type in Trakai is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.