Vilnius Car Rental Guide
This page gives you information about the car rental possibilities in Vilnius airport and downtown. You will also find some general facts and hints about car rent and driving in Lithuania.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
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 Vilnius
The Vilnius of today is not only an old city with long traditions in science, art and publishing, but also the focus of international cooperation situated closest to the geographical centre of Europe. It is a dynamic, youthful capital of a country with excellent prospects.
The natural geographic location of Vilnius is extraordinary: pinewoods rising over the hills surrounding the city that borders with four vast national parks. There are many natural monuments and 40 lakes around the capital.
There is plenty of entertainment in Vilnius as well. Whether you are a fan of architecture or social life, opera or basketball, shopping or street festivals, Vilnius is an ideal venue for you.
Area: 394 sq km
Population: 578,300
Country: Republic of Lithuania
Time Zone: GMT + 2
Telephone Area Code:
Monetary Unit: Lithuanian Litai
