Kaunas Car Rental Guide
This page gives you information about car rental in Kaunas, both in the airport and downtown. The page also provides you with an overview of the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Lithuania.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
In Lithuania, traffic is on the right and overtaking on the left. Passengers in the front seat must use seatbelts and if the car has rear seatbelts, rearseat passengers must fasten these as well. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.4‰. Drunk driving will be severely fined.
If there are two white lines in the centre of the road, overtaking is illegal.
In towns and villages, it is illegal to use the horn unless you are in a dangerous situation.
It is advisable to use guided parking facilities because of a high incidence of vehicle theft and pilfering. In the centre of the town, there are usually parking meters and you have to obtain a disc or ticket. Do not park where the curb is painted yellow. Illegally parked cars will be wheel-clamped.
The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed Limits:| Area | Speed |
| Towns | 50KM/H |
| Outside towns | 90KM/H if not indicated otherwise |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 02
Ambulance: 03
Fire: 01
Road Tolls
There are no toll motorways in Lithuania.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Lithuania
Car rent – auto noma
About Kaunas
Kaunas is the second biggest city in Lithuania and the centre of Kaunas County, owing its existence to its favourable position. It has been a centre of the nation’s spiritual resistance and struggle for national identity and is prevailed by the spirit of activity and movement.
The Old Town of Kaunas is remarkable and full of ancient architectural monuments: the ruins of the 13 th century Castle, the Cathedral, the Old Town Hall and many more. The Old Town squares and buildings of the surrounding streets are picked with cafes, restaurants and bars. The main focus of attraction in the centre of the town is Laisves Aleja, which is also the main business area of the city.
Area:
Population: 415,700
Country: Republic of Lithuania
Time Zone: GMT + 2
Telephone Area Code: 7
Monetary Unit: Lithuanian Litai
