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 August
Estimated hotel price
AED 316
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunas in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 316
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.

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 20h 40m.

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 (8,162 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,046 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,639 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,398 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,492 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (424 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,350 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaunas

Average rates range from around AED 257 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 267 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas

Most booked hotels in Kaunas

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Algiro Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 316+
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Best Western Santakos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 356+
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Daugirdas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 272+
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Amberton Cozy Hotel Kaunas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 242+
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Hotel Metropolis
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 231+
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Hiring a car in Kaunas

Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 81.97 and AED 109.29. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kaunas, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 81.97 and AED 109.29. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kaunas, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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