Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania, on the Neris and Vilnia rivers. Its UNESCO-listed Old Town, one of the largest medieval centres in Eastern Europe, mixes Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches with the bohemian Užupis district and a growing craft-beer and restaurant scene.
Local currency: Euro.
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Vilnius.
- Mid-range
- EUR 110/day (approx USD 127)
- Luxury
- EUR 260+/day (approx USD 299+)
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- EUR 15-30 (approx USD 17-35)
- Budget
- EUR 45-80 (approx USD 52-92)
- Midrange
- EUR 85-150 (approx USD 98-173)
- Luxury
- EUR 180-400 (approx USD 207-460)
Food
- Street
- EUR 2-6 (approx USD 2-7)
- Local
- EUR 8-15 (approx USD 9-17)
- Midrange
- EUR 20-40 (approx USD 23-46)
- Fine
- EUR 60-150 (approx USD 69-173)
Transport
- Bus
- EUR 1-2 (approx USD 1-2.30)
- Taxi
- EUR 5-12 (approx USD 6-14)
- Airport
- EUR 1-2 by bus or train, EUR 8-15 by taxi (approx USD 1-2 and USD 9-17)
- Daytrip
- EUR 3-10 (approx USD 3.50-11.50)
Activities
- Museum
- EUR 3-10 (approx USD 3.50-11.50)
- Sites
- EUR 5-12 (approx USD 6-14)
- Tour
- EUR 15-40 (approx USD 17-46)
- Excursion
- EUR 25-80 (approx USD 29-92)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Vilnius costs end-to-end.
Weekend escape
A short city break covering essentials and a few highlights.
One-week tour
Comfortable pace including major attractions and day trips.
Two-week explorer
In-depth exploration covering multiple regions.
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Travel in shoulder season — fewer crowds and significantly lower accommodation rates.
Use public transport instead of taxis where possible. Day passes often pay for themselves after 3 trips.
Eat where locals eat — markets and neighbourhood eateries offer better food at a fraction of tourist-strip prices.
Book accommodation with kitchen access for longer stays so you can self-cater some meals.