State information
Currency
Lithuanian currency is Euro. There are many cash machines in the city. You can find ATMs for Visa (Visa Electron), Mastercard (Maestro) of SEB bank in VMU AA (3rd building, Universiteto st. 10, Akademija, Kaunas distr.) or in the city center (Donelaicio st. 62, Laisves ave. 11, 60, 82, 102, Vytautas prospectus 32 a.o.); of Swedbank (Akropolis, Laives ave.79 a.o.). Several currency exchange operate in Downtown – Laisves Avenue.
It is possible to pay with credit and debit cards in the restaurants, bars and main shops.
Telephoning
Lithuania country code is +370. In order to call Kaunas from abroad, dial your international access code, followed by Lithuanian country code +370, Kaunas city code is 37.
Calling to and from mobile phone: +370 followed by mobile phone number (starting with 6).
Calling from Lithuania:
to other cities inside Lithuania: dial 8 37 (for Kaunas) or 8 5 (for Vilnius) and then the number;
to other country – international access code 00, code of the country, code of the city and the number
Food and drinks
Eating in Kaunas is a great pleasure. It seems that every entrepreneur has decided to make his or her mark with a restaurant. Fantastic design and interesting national meals served by friendly service are waiting for you in Kaunas restaurants. There are several kinds of restaurants, offering food from various kitchens (Lithuanian, European, Italian, French, Spanish, American, Chinese, Arabian, Caucasian) and different styles (fun & funky – something between a restaurant, bar and a club; cafes for casual lunch, light dinner or quick coffee and pastry; pizzerias, fast food, canteens, home delivery, beer and wine bars and so on). In the city center you can find a lot of them, especially in very popular pedestrian zone – Laisves Avenue.
You can use apps like “Wolt Delivery: Food and more” or “Bolt Food” to order food online. And an app “Yelp” or Google reviews for reviews of the restaurants.
Climate
Climate in Lithuania is maritime /continental. On average each year Kaunas has 1 764 hours sunshine, total precipitation of 725 mm and humidity of 80 %. Temperature in Kaunas: annual average temperature: + 7.9 oC; average monthly temperatures: in January -3.6 oC , in July + 19.2 oC, in October +7.9 oC. Snow occurs every year, it can be snowing from October to April. In some years sleet can fall in September or May. The growing season lasts 202 days in the western part of the country and 169 days in the eastern part.