Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Kaunas deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kaunas

Kaunas in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 317
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 317
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 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kaunas from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 20h 40m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 6 km from the city centre of Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kaunas, you’ll arrive at Kaunas (KUN), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kaunas from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 20h 40m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 6 km from the city centre of Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kaunas

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Airlines serving Kaunas

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,571 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,292 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,282 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around AED 223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 291 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 378+
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Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 290+
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Ibis Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 187+
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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 224+
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Hotel Metropolis
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 228+
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Hiring a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay AED 6.03 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 AED 72.27 and AED 96.36. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.03 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 AED 72.27 and AED 96.36. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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