Vilnius travel guide
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You're Going to Love Vilnius
With 542,366 inhabitants, Vilnius is the most populous city in Lithuania. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vilnius has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Vilnius
Tours
Other activities
When to visit Vilnius
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vilnius in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Vilnius, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.
How to Get to Vilnius
Plane
When flying to Vilnius, you’ll arrive at Vilnius Airport (VNO), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Vilnius from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 20m.
Train
The train station in Vilnius is called Vilniaus, and is located 2.1 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Vilnius is to pick up a car rental from Kaunas, which is about 91 km from Vilnius. You’ll find branches of Panek and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kaunas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vilnius, including LUX Express, FlixBus and Ecolines. From Riga, the bus ride to Vilnius takes 370 km and will cost you around $10. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 628 km. The most popular bus station is Vilnius Savanoriu prospektas, located 2.7 km from downtown Vilnius. Vilnius Panorama kaubanduskeskus is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Vilnius
Where to stay in Vilnius
From 5-star hotels such as the Stikliai Hotel to great affordable options like the Bookinn B&B, Vilnius offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $142 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vilnius, with prices from $15 to $255 per night. Old Town is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vilnius are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vilnius
Most booked hotels in Vilnius
Renting a car in Vilnius
Renting a car in Vilnius costs $25 per day, on average, or $76 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Vilnius.
Expect to pay $6.25 per gallon in Vilnius (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.95 and $99.93. Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vilnius, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.