Kaunas car rentals from $18/day

The type of Kaunas car hire you should choose depends highly on the time of the year that you plan on visiting. If you are there in the summer months, then a compact car is perfect for a few days spent in the city and short drives to the sights around it. However, in the winter months, you will need a car that is suitable for driving in the snow, such as a 4x4, especially if you plan on heading to the slopes and need to carry some ski gear with you.

The speed limit within Kaunas city is 50km/h (about 30mph) on the smaller streets. On main roads the speed limit is generally 70km/h (about 43mph) or 90km/h (about 55mph), while on the highways the speed limit changes according to the season. In summer it is 120km/h (about 75mph), but in winter it is 110km/h (about 68mph).

If you’ve opted for car hire in Kaunas city centre and are looking for somewhere to park, keep in mind that the Old Town and the central area in general are all paid parking zones. Around the town hall square, parking is payable every day between 8:00 and 12:00, while in the rest of the centre you will be paying to park on weekdays between 8:00 and 18:00. The hourly rate changes according to the zone and varies between €0.30 (£0.25) and €2 (£1.75) per hour.

On average a rental car in Kaunas costs $35 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Kaunas found in the last 2 weeks is $35.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Kaunas. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Kaunas airport to off-airport locations is Sixt.

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An Economy car rental in Kaunas costs $28 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Kaunas costs $35 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Kaunas costs $18 per day, on average.

In Kaunas, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Saltiniu street 17 (8 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Kaunas offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Kaunas, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 30 car rental agencies in Kaunas.

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