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How much does a trip to Kaunas, Lithuania cost?

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A 3-night trip to Kaunas, Lithuania for 2 people costs about €405 on a mid-range budget, from €165 travelling cheaply up to €575 in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.

Updated September 2026

Trip cost calculator

Travel style

3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then

€405
for the whole trip · Nights: 3 · Travelers: 2 · 1 room(s)
€67
per person per day
Stay€225
Food & drinks€87
Local transport€44
Sights & activities€49
Total€405

Cost per person per day in Kaunas, Lithuania

BudgetMid-rangeComfort
Stay€13€37€47
Food & drinks€8.5€14€20
Local transport€2.5€7.5€12
Sights & activities€3€8€16
Total per person per day€28€67€96

What things cost in Kaunas, Lithuania

Hotel room per night

  • Budget€27
  • Mid-range€75
  • Comfort€94

Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 7 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.

  • Restaurant meal€6.24
  • Street food or quick meal€1.78
  • Coffee€1.34
  • Beer€1.34
  • Taxi per km€0.62
  • Public transport ticket€1

Hotels in Kaunas, Lithuania

Budget: €27 · Mid-range: €75 · Comfort: €94

See hotel prices for your dates

Money tips for Kaunas, Lithuania

  • Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €25 - €35. Use the official taxi rank or a licensed app such as Bolt or Uber. Unlicensed drivers may approach inside the terminal; decline them. Confirm the fare or meter before starting.
  • Best alternative: Airport bus to the city centre (€2)
  • Validate or buy a ticket before boarding via the official ticket app or at kiosks. On board, validate your ticket with the validator as you board. Not doing so counts as travelling without a valid ticket. Fine without a valid ticket: €20.
  • Optional and appreciated for good service, usually rounding up in restaurants, cafes, and taxis. No mandatory percentage applies.
  • Cover or service charges are not commonly added in Kaunas. Check your bill for added fees; a menu without displayed prices is unusual and worth avoiding.
  • Always choose to be charged in euros and decline dynamic currency conversion offered by the ATM. Prefer ATMs attached to major banks. Watch for high-fee independent ATM brands and check the fee prompt before confirming.
All scams and tips for Kaunas, Lithuania

Tickets for the top sights

Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.

How we calculate

Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.

Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.

Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-06. Your trip can cost more or less.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaunas, Lithuania

How much does a 3-night trip to Kaunas, Lithuania cost for 2 people?
About €405 for a mid-range trip (hotel, food, local transport and sights), from €165 on a tight budget to €575 in comfort. Flights are not included.
How much money do I need per day in Kaunas, Lithuania?
Plan on €28 per person per day travelling cheaply, €67 mid-range and €96 for a comfortable trip, accommodation included.
Is Kaunas, Lithuania expensive?
A restaurant meal costs about €6.24, a coffee €1.34 and a hotel room around €75 per night. That is mid-priced by European standards.
How much is a hotel in Kaunas, Lithuania?
Expect about €27 per night for a budget room, €75 for a mid-range hotel and €94 for a 4-5 star hotel near the centre.