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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Vilnius to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Vilnius
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vilnius in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 79 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Vilnius, with an average rainfall of 34 mm.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Vilnius from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h 05m.
Train
FlixTrain is the only carrier operating train routes to Vilnius. The train station in Vilnius is called Vilniaus, and is located 2.1 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vilnius, including LUX Express, FlixBus and Toks. From Riga, the bus ride to Vilnius takes 346 km and will cost you around S$ 27. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about S$ 62 for a journey of 620 km. The most popular bus station is Vilnius Savanoriu prospektas, located 2.7 km from the city centre of Vilnius. Vilnius Panorama kaubanduskeskus is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 km from the city centre.
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 S$ 83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 195 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Stay Express Hotel and Hostel Oras. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vilnius, with prices from S$ 32 to S$ 346 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vilnius are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vilnius
Most booked hotels in Vilnius
Hiring a car in Vilnius
Expect to pay S$ 2.30 per litre in Vilnius (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 27.53 and S$ 36.71. The most frequently booked car type in Vilnius is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.