Klaipėda travel guide
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You're Going to Love Klaipėda
With a population of 192,307, Klaipėda is the largest city in Klaipedos Apskritis, 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Klaipėda has to offer.
When to visit Klaipėda
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Klaipėda in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Klaipėda, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Klaipėda
Plane
Although Klaipėda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palanga Intl (PLQ), which is located 31 km from Klaipėda. The shortest flight to Klaipėda from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.
Train
The train station in Klaipėda is called Klaipėda, and is located 2.3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Klaipėda is to pick up a car hire from Kaunas, which is about 196 km from Klaipėda. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Panek, among others, in Kaunas.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Klaipėda Bus Station, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Klaipėda. Klaipeda Akropolis is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.
Airports near Klaipėda
Airlines serving Klaipėda
Where to stay in Klaipėda
Average rates range from around £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £31 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Klaipėda
Most booked hotels in Klaipėda
Hiring a car in Klaipėda
Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Klaipėda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.84 and £21.12. The most frequently booked car type in Klaipėda is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.