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 May
Estimated hotel price
AED 300
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 300
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 16h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car hire from Vilnius, which is about 91 km from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of Alamo and ADMITA , among others, in Vilnius.

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 16h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunas is to pick up a car hire from Vilnius, which is about 91 km from Kaunas. You’ll find branches of Alamo and ADMITA , among others, in Vilnius.

Airports near Kaunas

KUNKaunas
VNOVilnius

Airlines serving Kaunas

Lufthansa
Good (8,035 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,399 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,766 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,574 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,102 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,262 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around AED 251 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 282 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

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Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 441+
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Radisson Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 356+
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Ibis Kaunas Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 272+
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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 264+
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Hiring a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay AED 7.79 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 93.43 and AED 124.57. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.79 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 93.43 and AED 124.57. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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