Europe
Money, cards and tipping in Lithuania
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Money in Lithuania
Cards almost everywhere Cards and contactless work almost everywhere in cities; keep some cash for markets and rural guesthouses. US$1 ≈ €0.89 (03 Oct 2026).
Key facts
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxis.
- ATMs: Bank ATMs (Swedbank, SEB, Luminor) are fine; avoid Euronet and decline currency conversion.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely accepted in cities.
- Price level: about 58% of US prices (World Bank PPP).
Cash or card, by place
| Place | Cards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vilnius | Cards almost everywhere | Cards and phones work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for markets and small cafés. |
| Kaunas | Cards almost everywhere | Cards and phones work almost everywhere; keep some cash for markets and small cafés. |
| Klaipėda | Cards almost everywhere | Cards and phones work almost everywhere; keep some cash for markets and Spit kiosks. |
Quick answers
Do you tip in Lithuania?
About 10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxis.
Is Lithuania cashless?
Cards almost everywhere. Cards and contactless work almost everywhere in cities; keep some cash for markets and rural guesthouses.
What currency does Lithuania use?
The Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 (03 Oct 2026).
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- US State Department travel advisory
- Migration Department of Lithuania
- EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
- Speedtest Global Index, Aug 2026
- Bolt in Vilnius
- Lithuania Travel
- World Bank open data
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