Kaunas travel guide

Kaunas Tourism | Kaunas Guide

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in September
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kaunas in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kaunas, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Kaunas from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 32h.

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 GREEN MOTION and Top Rent-A-Car, among others, in Vilnius.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kaunas using FlixBus or LUX Express. From Riga, the bus ride to Kaunas takes 230 miles and will cost you around $29. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 335 miles. 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 center.

Plane

When flying to Kaunas, you’ll arrive at Kaunas (KUN), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kaunas from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 32h.

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 GREEN MOTION and Top Rent-A-Car, among others, in Vilnius.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kaunas using FlixBus or LUX Express. From Riga, the bus ride to Kaunas takes 230 miles and will cost you around $29. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 335 miles. 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 center.

Airports near Kaunas

Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around $58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $66 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (9, 5156 reviews)
$91+
Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4470 reviews)
$83+
Air Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3771 reviews)
$81+
Domeikavos vila
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 79 reviews)
$68+
ibis Styles Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1497 reviews)
$66+
Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4049 reviews)
$82+

Renting a car in Kaunas

Renting a car in Kaunas costs $19 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Kaunas.

Expect to pay $6.51 per gallon in Kaunas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $78.13 and $104.17. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kaunas costs $19 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Kaunas.

Expect to pay $6.51 per gallon in Kaunas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $78.13 and $104.17. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaunas, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.