Cheap One-Week Lithuania Road Trip from Vilnius traveling west to Anykščiai, Kaunas, and Klaipeda

You'll pick up your rental car in Vilnius and begin your adventure in Lithuania.

Vilnius is a popular cheap holiday destination in Lithuania with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Vilnius and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Bernardine Garden will make your cheap holiday in Lithuania truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 16,998 visitors.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Vilnius. An excellent example is the popular Gaspars. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 757 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Lithuania is Etno Dvaras.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Senoji trobelė. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,817 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Alchemikas is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 909 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Vilnius we recommend is NArauti, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

Būsi trečias is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 3,858 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Lithuania!

Today's agenda is to explore Vilnius and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 2 nights left in Vilnius.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Vingis Park. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 14,695 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Gate of Dawn. This spectacular city gate and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 11,570 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Hall Market during a vacation in Vilnius. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Hall Market has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 8,446 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Lithuania is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding MO Museum. This popular place of interest in Vilnius is a valued museum that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 6,078 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Vilnius when you include the fantastic Verkiai Regional Park to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating park with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,216 travelers.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in Lithuania more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Vilnius, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Vilnius for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Grey is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,751 customers.

Bernelių Užeiga is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Vilnius. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,248 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Lokys, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,849 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Vilnius, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Vilnius.

RePUBlic No.4 is a fantastic bar many locals in Vilnius recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,600 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at BIX Baras, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,364 customers.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in Lithuania!

Day 3 of your road trip across Lithuania offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Vilnius and the enchanting Anykščiai Eldership, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Vilnius and end the day in Anykščiai Eldership, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Lithuania will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Vilnius is the magnificent Vilnius Cathedral. Around 15,179 visitors have rated this excellent cathedral and travel destination an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Cathedral Square on this leg of your self-drive tour in Lithuania. This attraction is a well-known square that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 3,825 travelers.

The remarkable Gediminas Castle Tower is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Lithuania. This attraction, an amazing museum, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,669 travelers.

Beyond the above-mentioned sites, you also have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Vilnius TV Tower. This television tower and well-loved attraction in Vilnius is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,088 visitors.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Treetop walking path. This popular site is a valued top-tier point of interest in Anykščiai Eldership and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,656 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Lithuania. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Lithuania. Make your cheap holiday experience in Lithuania more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Anykščiai offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Lithuania. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Anykščiai offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Lithuania.

5 Taškai is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 672 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Anykščiai is Uno Pica Anykščiai, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,222 customers.

Kavinė-picerija "Juna" offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Anykščiai. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,250 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Anykščiai’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Lithuania with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Lithuania!

Day 4 of your self-drive vacation in Lithuania gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Kaunas for 2 nights. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Lithuania.

While you’re in Kaunas, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Raudondvaris. The fantastic Raudondvaris is a popular village and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,529 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible 9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress, a well-known park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 4,913 travelers.

The top-rated Kalniečių parkas is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular park and destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 5,594 travelers.

Make 9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress your first stop. This popular park among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,913 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Kaunas is the outstanding Kalniečių parkas. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,594 visitors, this remarkable park and attraction deserves a spot on your Lithuania travel bucket list.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Lithuania. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Lithuania and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Kaunas. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Kaunas, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try DIA, one of the best restaurants in Kaunas. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,093 customers.

Casa della Pasta is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Casa della Pasta is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,585 diners.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Kaunas, rePUBlic No.1. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,978 bar goers.

Kultura is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Kaunas, with its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,640 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Višta puode, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Lithuania. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Lithuania!

Today's agenda is to explore Kaunas and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 1 night left in Kaunas.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Pažaislis Monastery. This incredible attraction is a monastery that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 4,729 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Draugystės Park. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,590 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Kaunas Castle during a vacation in Kaunas. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Kaunas Castle has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 6,643 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Lithuania is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Nemunas and Neris Confluence Park. This popular place of interest in Kaunas is a valued park that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 9,783 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Kaunas when you include the fantastic Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating botanical garden with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,091 travelers.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in Lithuania more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Kaunas, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Kaunas for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

"Bernelių užeiga" senamiestyje is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,548 customers.

Pilies sodas is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Kaunas. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,738 customers.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Kaunas, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Kaunas.

Baking Mad Hidden Lab is a fantastic bar many locals in Kaunas recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Pelėdinė, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,246 customers.

Piano Piano is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Kaunas. Customers have rated the exciting Piano Piano an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,099 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in Lithuania!

Day 6 of your road trip across Lithuania offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Palanga and the enchanting Klaipėda, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Palanga and end the day in Klaipėda, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 6 of your affordable vacation in Lithuania will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Palanga is the magnificent Monkey Bridge. Around 6,657 visitors have rated this excellent top-tier point of interest and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Palanga Amber Museum on this leg of your self-drive tour in Lithuania. This attraction is a well-known museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 8,393 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Melnrages Molas. This popular site is a valued best-rated sightseeing destination in Klaipėda and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,272 visitors.

Another must-visit in Klaipėda is the spectacular Theatre Square. This outstanding top-tier point of interest and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 4,792 travelers.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Lithuania. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Lithuania. Make your cheap holiday experience in Lithuania more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Klaipeda offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Lithuania. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Klaipeda offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Lithuania.

Monai is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,049 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Klaipeda is Momo Grill, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 914 customers.

Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Klaipeda’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Meat Lovers Klaipėda is an excellent example of a great bar in Klaipeda offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,297 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Faksas, another of locals’ go-to bars in Klaipeda. Faksas is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,277 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Senoji Hansa is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Klaipeda. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 1,341 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Lithuania with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Lithuania!

Day 7 of your self-drive vacation in Lithuania gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Vilnius for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Lithuania.

Make Pilies Island your first stop. This popular island among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 258 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Trakai Eldership is the outstanding Trakai Island Castle. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,071 visitors, this remarkable castle and attraction deserves a spot on your Lithuania travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Užutrakio dvaro sodybos rūmai. This attraction, a stunning top-tier point of interest, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,324 travelers.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Lithuania. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Lithuania and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Vilnius. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Vilnius, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Fortas, one of the best restaurants in Vilnius. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,746 customers.

The pub Leičiai is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. The pub Leičiai is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,753 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Grill London, another well-loved restaurant in Vilnius. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,440 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Lithuania.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Vilnius, Piano Man Bar. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,715 bar goers.

Carré Bar & Lounge is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Vilnius, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,694 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Artistai, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Lithuania. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Lithuania!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Lithuania as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 8 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Vilnius.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Lithuania.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Vilnius is the remarkable Three Crosses Monument. This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,509 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Vilnius, consider a top-rated restaurant like Old Green Grill House. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,315 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Vilnius and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Lithuania!