Lithuania Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Lithuania and also about the basic car rental and driving restrictions valid in the country.
Rental Restrictions
In order to rent a car in Lithuania, you have to be at least 21 years old and have at least a year of driving experience.
Travelling into other countries with a rental car can be arranged by special request.
Driving Restrictions
In Lithuania, traffic is on the right and overtaking on the left. Passengers in the front seat are required use seatbelts and if the car has rear seatbelts, rearseat passengers must fasten these as well. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.4‰ and drunk driving is severely fined.
If there are two white lines in the centre of the road, you are not allowed to pass other vehicles.
In towns and villages, it is illegal to use the horn unless you are in a dangerous situation.
You are advised to use guided parking facilities because of a high incidence of vehicle theft and pilfering. Usually, there are parking meters in the centre of towns 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 Lithuania
Lithuania is a beautiful country with a rather mild climate, having countless rivers, lots of forests and a number of regional and national parks. It is an agricultural country, having much charm and a peaceful pace of life.
Lithuania is busy removing the remnants of the Soviet system and also renovating its excellent old buildings that represent its earlier history. In the capital, Vilnius, many old baroque buildings have rebuilt into hotels, minimalls and cafes and the Old Town is a World Heritage site. The city receives its unique character from its ambiguity and diversity of influences.
Population: 3,601,138
Area: 65,300 sq km
Capital City: Vilnius
Language: Lithuanian
Time Zone: GMT + 2
Monetary unit: Lithuanian Litas
