Renting a Car in Klaipėda

Klaipėda is Lithuania's only seaport and the gateway to the Curonian Spit — one of Europe's most dramatic natural landscapes. The city itself has a distinctive German-influenced Old Town (it was Memel until 1923) with half-timbered buildings and narrow cobbled streets along the Curonian Lagoon.

Rental options in Klaipėda city are more limited than at the airport; Europcar and Hertz have the main presences. Book well ahead for summer. The Curonian Spit ferry is nearby — confirm with your provider that driving onto it is permitted.

Car Rental Providers in Klaipėda

  • Europcar
  • Hertz

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Where to Pick Up Your Car in Klaipėda

Main pickup location: Klaipėda city centre — near the ferry terminal and Taikos prospektas. Additional collection points may be available at hotels and railway stations — check your provider's website for the full list of Klaipėda locations.

What Documents Do You Need?

  • Valid driving licence — held for at least 1 year.
  • Passport or national identity card.
  • Credit card in the primary driver's name for the security deposit.
  • Non-EU licence holders may need an International Driving Permit if the licence is not in Latin script.

Young Driver Rules in Lithuania

Drivers aged 18–24 can rent from most providers but typically pay a Young Driver Surcharge of €8–€20/day. Minimum age is usually 18, with some providers requiring 21 for premium categories.

Tips for Renting in Klaipėda

  • Driving onto the Curonian Spit ferry is standard but confirm cross-border rules if you plan to cross into Kaliningrad — this is forbidden with most providers.
  • Summer traffic on the single Spit road can be slow; start early.
  • City parking around the ferry terminal fills up in July–August.
  • Europcar and Hertz offices are near Taikos prospektas — allow 20 minutes to collect.
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Driving in Lithuania

Lithuania uses right-hand traffic. Speed limits: 50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on rural roads, 110–130 km/h on motorways. Blood alcohol limit: 0.04%. Headlights on at all times. Winter tyres required Nov–Mar. Currency: Euro (€).

Nearby Destinations Worth Driving To

  • Curonian Spit (Nida) — 50 km, 1 hr (inc. ferry). UNESCO dunes and pine forest — drive onto the ferry from Smiltynė, then follow the single road south.
  • Palanga — 25 km, 25 min. Lithuania's main beach resort, with the Botanical Park and amber museum.
  • Hill of Crosses (Šiauliai) — 130 km, 1.5 hr. Extraordinary pilgrimage site — a short inland detour.
  • Kaunas — 200 km, 2 hr. Drive the Via Baltica south to Lithuania's second city.

For more planning help, read our car rental tips guide and find out which fees to watch for when collecting your vehicle.