Car Rental at Kaunas Airport

Airport travel guide

Discovered by more and more travelers every year, the second city of Lithuania is a great destination — both for its landmarks and the surrounding region which’s waiting to be explored. These are six of the most interesting attractions in and around Kaunas:

• Old Town. The historic part of Kaunas is the city’s most popular sightseeing spot and also the location of many of its symbols. These include the 14th-century Kaunas Castle, City Hall, and Kaunas Arch-Cathedral Basilica, as well as interesting museums like the Medicine and Pharmacy Museum and Jewellery Museum.
• Church of St. Michael the Archangel. Located near the end of Laisves aleja, the main pedestrian street of Kaunas, this late 19-th century Orthodox-turned-Catholic house of prayer is a fine example of Byzantine revival architecture. The main reason tourists visit it, however, are the catacombs underneath it — started as the Museum of the Blind, they have remained in place and offer a claustrophobic, but fascinating experience.
• Birštonas. A small resort town about a 40-minute drive south, Birštonas is one of the most popular day trips from Kaunas. Located on the banks of the Nemunas River, the town is known for its mineral waters and spas, many of which are open to the public; beautiful parks; and a relaxed atmosphere.
• Ninth Fort Museum. Located just outside of the city center, this is one of the country’s most important museums and should definitely be on your Kaunas itinerary. It is one of the few remaining fortifications that surrounded the city in 1890. It is now a museum dedicated to the people who lost their lives here during both the Nazi and Soviet occupations in the 20th century.
• Pažaislis Monastery and Church. Located to the east of this city, if you are visiting Kaunas in the summer time, this is a fantastic place to go on a day trip. Located inside a beautiful park with swimming beaches and hiking trails, this monastery was built in 1664 and is home to Lithuania’s oldest clock tower.
• Kaunas Picture Gallery. One of the most interesting art spaces in the Baltics, the Picture Gallery features works by many notable Lithuanian creators, but also such internationally renowned avant-garde visionaries as George Brecht and Joseph Beuys, with special attention dedicated to the highly imaginative Fluxus movement that was prominent in the 1960s and 70s. In addition to the works displayed in various exhibitions, the museum is also recognizable for its rectangular building.
• Vilnius. While there is quite an intense rivalry between the two largest cities of Lithuania, the geographical proximity between them – they are only about 105 km (65 miles) apart – means that both can be easily visited on the same trip! Known for its own, unique type of Baroque architecture, as well as very busy cultural life, the capital offers a more international experience of a large Lithuanian city. 

Top international routes

• Warsaw
• Riga
• Helsinki
• Copenhagen
• Istanbul
• Tallinn
• Amsterdam
• Frankfurt
• London
• Stockholm

Main airlines

Ryanair, Wizz Air, and LOT Polish Airlines

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international flights. It was opened in 2010.

Location

Kaunas Airport is about 14 km (8.7 mi) northeast of Kaunas city center and about 100 km (62 mi) west of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Vilniaus g., Plento g., and Savanorių pr. are the main roads connecting the airport to Kaunas.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $42 per day
• Medium cars - from $57 per day
• Large cars - from $68 per day
• Station wagons - from $57 per day
• SUVs - from $67 per day
• Premium cars - from $118 per day
• Vans - from $116 per day

Car rental desks

Most are in the arrivals hall on the first floor of the airport. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and vending machines, as well as a convenience store, a souvenir shop, a newsstand, a bookstore, and duty-free outlets in the departures area on levels 2 and 3. There are also ATMs, a currency exchange, baby changing facilities, a luggage wrapping service, and an airport police station. Luggage storage in the check-in area is open daily from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The airport’s Wi-Fi is free for the first six hours you use it. Kaunas Airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. Special assistance is also available, but make sure to contact your airline at least 48 hours before arrival if you’d like this service.

Nearest gas station

Neste gas station at Vijoklių g. 1C, Ramučių k., Kauno r., can be reached in about nine minutes and is open daily from midnight to 11:30 p.m. There are other gas stations near the airport and on the way to the city.

Popular one-way rentals

• Vilnius (104 km / 65 miles)
• Klaipeda (221 km / 137 miles)
• Siauliai (167 km / 104 miles)
• Palanga (245 km / 152 miles)
• Riga (259 km / 161 miles)
• Gdansk (524 km / 326 miles)