Is Kaunas safe?
Safe with normal care. Late-night fights near bars and petty theft are the main issues.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-04-27.
- Homicide rate in Lithuania: 2.6 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Lithuania: 8.1 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Kaunas at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Pickpocketing, bike and bag theft, and drunken fights around Laisvės alėja on weekend nights. |
| At night | The center is fine at night. Buses run until about 11 pm; Bolt is cheap. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women; harassment is rare. Normal care at late-night venues. |
| Other risks | Icy pavements Dec–Mar |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Street taxis charging high fares; use Bolt
- Extra items added to bar bills
Take care
- Laisvės alėja bars after midnight: drunken fights
- Poorly lit streets near the train station at night
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Shops sell alcohol only 10:00–20:00 (Sundays 10:00–15:00), and only to people aged 20+.
- Drinking alcohol in public places is banned.
- Headlights must be on at all times when driving.
How Kaunas compares in Lithuania
Quick answers
Is Kaunas safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women; harassment is rare. Normal care at late-night venues.
Is Kaunas safe at night?
The center is fine at night. Buses run until about 11 pm; Bolt is cheap.
What is the crime rate in Kaunas?
Pickpocketing, bike and bag theft, and drunken fights around Laisvės alėja on weekend nights. Nationally, Lithuania records 2.6 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Kaunas?
Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Visit Kaunas
- Kaunas Airport
- LTG Link
- Kaunas Clinics
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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