Useful information
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is one of the most frequently visited cities of Eastern Europe. It is Lithuania's political, economic and cultural centre. Vilnius is famous for its old town, which is one of the oldest and most charming in Eastern Europe and because of its uniqueness has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is especially remarkable because of the harmonious interaction of all the major architectural periods in Europe: Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism. More information can be found here.
Emergency number: 112
Dial this number from all public telephone networks anywhere in Lithuania. Calls to this number are free of charge at any time of the day, from any service provider, mobile or fixed line. Dial this number to report health, safety or environmental hazards, criminal offences, life-threatening conditions to connect to the respective emergency services. To make a long-distance call within the country, dial +370 or 00370, the city code and the number you wish to reach
Local Time
Lithuania is located in the Eastern European Time (EET) zone at GMT+2hrs. When it is 12:00AM in Vilnius it is 10:00AM in London, 11:00AM in Brussels 02:00AM in Los Angeles and 05:00AM in Washington.
Currency and Credit Cards
The Lithuanian currency is the EURO. The common currency of the European Union is the only legal means of paying cash. Most shopping centers, restaurants and hotels in Lithuania take payments by card. Have some cash when you go shopping in markets, fairs, or going to more remote tourist destinations and rural tourism homesteads. ATM machines are readily available, especially near main supermarkets. Visa and Master Card are the most common cards in Lithuanina. Acceptance of American Express cards is more limited.
Currency Exchange
The most banks are open on weekdays until 17:00 or 18:00 only. However, banks located in large shopping centres are open at weekends. Currency Exchange Office are near the Railway station and Airport. You will find a cash dispenser on nearly every corner.
Climate
Lithuania experiences two distinct weather systems due to its location on the Baltic and its latitude. The coastal area falls under a maritime climate, whereas the inner regions and Vilnius have a continental climate throughout the year. The average temperature in October from +10 ˚C to 15 ˚C, there are frequent rainny days. To know more about the weather click here
Electrical Appliances
The voltage in Lithuania is 220 volts.
WiFi
Don’t worry, in Lithuania you will not be left without an Internet connection. For several years now, Lithuania has been among the world leaders in terms of the speed of public Wi-Fi. There are plenty of public Wi-Fi spots. You’ll find them in cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, even outside as well as on trains and buses!
Getting from/to the airport
By taxi
Vilnius Airport approved taxis are located just in front of the arrival’s terminal. All taxi cabs accept cash and credit cards. The journey from the Vilnius Airport to the city centre costs up to 15 EUR. However, it is advised that you book a taxi yourself to secure a better rate and service. We recommend the following taxi companies:
Bolt app. You can order a taxi through the Bolt app, which can be downloaded at https://bolt.eu/
Uber app. You can order a taxi through the Uber app, which can be downloaded at https://uber.com/
By bus
Bus number 3G is convenient for reaching hotel AC Vilnius. The route starts at the airport, passing through the city centre. A one-way ticket for 30 min. costs 1 EUR and can be purchased at the bus. You just need to find the orange ticket validator, tap your contactless bank card, phone, Apple Pay or Google Pay and a ticket is automatically bought. When traveling from the airport to the hotel, you should disembark at “Juozo Tumo-Vaižganto” bus stop. Hotel AC Vilnius is located 280 m from the bus stop.
You can check the bus timetable at the airport arrival hall, www.stops.lt or in the Trafi mobile app.
Official language in Lithuania: Lithuanian
Do people understand English in Lithuania?
Lithuania is second in Europe in terms of foreign language skills. Nearly 97% of Lithuanian people between age of 25 and 64 know at least one foreign language, more offen 2 foreign languages. Almost every young or middle-aged resident will be able to converse in English with you. About 85% of business proffessionals speaks English.
Official Websites
www.vilnius.lt – Official website of Vilnius Cilty Municipality. Languages: Lithuanian, English.
www.urm.lt – Official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania presents diplomatic missions, consular and foreign policy information. Languages: Lithuanian, English, French, Russian.
https://www.lithuania.travel/en/ – Official website of the State Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania. Languages: Lithuanian, English.
https://www.govilnius.lt/ – Vilnius tourism Information center: Lithuanian, English, German, Russian, Polish.
Learn Lithuanian before you arrive
Good morning - Labas rytas
Good afternoon - Laba diena
Good evening - Labas vakaras
Hello - Labas (informal)
Goodbye - Viso gero
See you later - Iki pasimatymo (or “Iki”)
Thanks – Ačiū
Sorry - Atsiprašau
Airport - Oro uostas
(Bus/Trolleybus) stop - StotelėTicket - Bilietas
Old town - Senamiestis
Street - Gatvė
Hotel - Viešbutis