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 December
Estimated hotel price
AED 287
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 287
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 23h 45m.

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 23h 45m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,735 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,888 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around AED 294 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 276 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 345+
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Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 297+
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Daugirdas Old City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 305+
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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 239+
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Best Baltic Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 301+
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Hiring a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay AED 6.06 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 72.72 and AED 96.95. 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, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.06 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 72.72 and AED 96.95. 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, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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