Car rental in Lithuania remains one of the most convenient travel options. With a rented car you can get to the most remote corners of the country without any problems. There are car rentals in Lithuania, for example, at the airports of Vilnius, Palanga, Kaunas. It is possible to rent a car in other major cities of the country. There are no toll roads in Lithuania. Prices for car rental in Lithuania vary around 40 EUR per day, if you rent a car for more than three days, it can go down to 30 EUR. High-end cars can cost from 50 to 100 EUR and more.
To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old. Age requirements may vary depending on the vehicle category. You must hold an international driver’s license issued at least two years ago. An additional young driver fee may apply for drivers under 25. Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers. Children under 3 years old must be in a child safety seat, and only children aged 12 and older are allowed to sit in the front seat.
Speed limits in Lithuania:
In the city — 50 km/h.
Outside the city — 90 km/h.
On motorways — 110 km/h in winter.
130 km/h in summer.
Keep in mind that Lithuania takes traffic rules very seriously. Violations can result in significant fines. Here are some examples to help make your trip safe and stress-free.
Exceeding the speed limit by 10–20 km/h — fine from 11 to 30 EUR; by 20–30 km/h — up to 90 EUR; by 40–50 km/h — up to 240 EUR; over 50 km/h — up to 450 EUR plus possible license suspension or arrest for up to 7 days.
Driving a vehicle that fails to meet technical standards — fine up to 45 EUR.
Driving under the influence — from 150 to 870 EUR depending on blood alcohol level. If an accident occurs causing injury or property damage, the fine ranges from 1150 to 1500 EUR.
Fine of 28–86 EUR for running a red light, ignoring traffic signs, turning on a pedestrian crossing, failing to yield, using a phone while driving, parking violations, or passenger transport violations.
Seat belt violations — 30–55 EUR; illegal overtaking — 28–43 EUR.
Crossing the road in unauthorized areas — 25 EUR; creating a traffic hazard — 30–60 EUR; dangerous driving — up to 590 EUR.
The price of petrol in Lithuania ranges between 1.50 and 1.62 EUR per liter. Diesel fuel is slightly cheaper — around 1 EUR per liter.
