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.
Activities & attractions in Kaunas
When to visit Kaunas
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.
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 London and takes around 2h 35m.
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 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 £23. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 335 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.
Airlines serving Kaunas
Where to stay in Kaunas
Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £51 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas
Most booked hotels in Kaunas
Hiring a car in Kaunas
Hiring a car in Kaunas costs £19 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Kaunas.
Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.18 and £21.58. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.