Car hire in Kaunas airport

Tips for renting a car in Kaunas airport

Lithuania has three main airports. Kaunas Karmelava Airport is the second largest in Lithuania. In order to rent a car in Kaunas airport it is important to compare all available offers before arriving at Kaunas Karmėlava airport. Also, the price of the rental company usually changes according to availability and season, so it is always advisable to reserve a car for rental before arrival. The best time to make a reservation is 2-3 weeks before arrival.

Before booking a car, you should make sure that you have all the necessary documents that are required by the rental company. For example, Sit&go and Carsrent car rental companies require a customer who does not have a driving licence issued in the European Union to provide an international driving licence.

Car rental in Kaunas port is a convenient location to pick up your car. Kaunas is located in the centre of Lithuania, so it is easy to reach any part of Lithuania from the city, and once you arrive by plane, you will be able to find the rental company of your choice in the airport terminal. However, there are also rental companies that meet the customer at the airport. For this reason, it is important to read the pick-up instructions, which describe how and where the car will be handed over.

Before returning the car at Kaunas Airport, it is important to read the return conditions. Rental companies require the car to be returned with a full tank of fuel, so it is important to note which petrol station you will be refuelling at before you make the journey back to the airport. This way you can plan your time more efficiently and have a stress-free journey back. Also, in many cases, car rental companies in Kaunas Airport require that the car is returned clean. You can assess whether it is better to pay a washing fee to the rental company or whether it is better to wash the car yourself before returning it. It is up to the customer to decide.

Which cars should I rent at Kaunas Airport?

You can find economy, compact, standard, luxury SUV or minivan cars at Kaunas Airport. The price of each car class varies according to availability and seasonality. 

Economy class cars such as VW Polo, VW Golf, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Corolla, Seat Ibiza or Kia Ceed are available at Karmėlava Airport. These cars are usually rented if there will be only one or two travellers, an economy car will allow you to move around the city in comfort and will also not be very fuel-intensive for longer journeys. These cars come in four- or five-seater versions.

In the SUV class, you can find the VW T-Roc, VW Tiguan, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Cross, BMW X3, BMW X5, Opel Mokka or Nissan Qashqai. SUVs are popular with customers during the winter months due to their better driveability. More snow makes the journey more difficult and a taller car can cope better with tougher road conditions. In summer, SUVs are popular with families who simply want more space when travelling with children. It is worth noting that in both the high and low season, SUVs cost more than economy cars. You can expect to pay from EUR 20 for a daily rental, around EUR 250 for a week and EUR 700 for a month.

At Kaunas Airport, you can also find six-seater, seven-seater or nine-seater buses, such as Renault Trafic, Volkswagen Multivan, Toyota Proace or Mercedes-Benz V Class. These vehicles are particularly popular for trips to the Baltic States or Poland, as large groups of people usually go on longer trips. It is important to note that in order to rent a coach-class car cheaply, it is necessary to find out whether there are any events taking place on the dates you have chosen, as otherwise large crowds of people who arrive in large numbers will opt for the larger cars, which are all rented out during the event.