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How to get there
Where to stay
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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kaunas has to offer.

When to visit Kaunas

Kaunas in November
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in November
Estimated hotel price
£46
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 the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car hire from Vilnius, which is about 57 miles from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Panek, among others, in Vilnius.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kaunas using Ecolines or LUX Express. From Riga, the bus ride to Kaunas takes 320 miles and will cost you around £16. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about £81 for a journey of 1690 miles. The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 4 miles from the city centre of 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 the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car hire from Vilnius, which is about 57 miles from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Panek, among others, in Vilnius.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kaunas using Ecolines or LUX Express. From Riga, the bus ride to Kaunas takes 320 miles and will cost you around £16. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about £81 for a journey of 1690 miles. The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 4 miles from the city centre of Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Kaunas

KUNKaunas
VNOVilnius

Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (7,064 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,338 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,872 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,796 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,449 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (782 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,718 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,353 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,999 reviews)
Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around £48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £54 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Daugirdas Old City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Best Baltic Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Kaunas

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs £16 per day, on average, or £48 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Kaunas.

Expect to pay £1.23 per litre in Kaunas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.76 and £19.68. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kaunas costs £16 per day, on average, or £48 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Kaunas.

Expect to pay £1.23 per litre in Kaunas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.76 and £19.68. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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