Renting a Car in Marijampolė

Marijampolė is a quiet city in southwest Lithuania, close to the Polish and Kaliningrad borders. It sits on the Šešupė River and is surrounded by the agricultural Suvalkija region — known for its smoked meats, hard-working traditions, and flat, open landscape.

Hertz maintains a small office in Marijampolė. Prices are the lowest in Lithuania — from €11/day. It's primarily a transit point between Kaunas and Warsaw (via Suwałki), and a base for the Sudovian Cultural Reserve.

Car Rental Providers in Marijampolė

  • Hertz

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Where to Pick Up Your Car in Marijampolė

Main pickup location: Marijampolė city centre — Vytauto gatvė. Additional collection points may be available at hotels and railway stations — check your provider's website for the full list of Marijampolė 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 Marijampolė

  • Poland cross-border travel is permitted by most providers — confirm in writing at booking.
  • The Suwalki Gap road (A5 to Poland) is straightforward; border crossing takes 5–20 minutes.
  • Fuel in Marijampolė is Lithuania's cheapest — fill up before entering Poland where prices are higher.
  • Return times at the Hertz office — confirm 24-hour access or after-hours key drop.
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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

  • Kaunas — 65 km, 45 min. Lithuania's second city and cultural hub, a quick drive northeast.
  • Druskininkai — 80 km, 1 hr. Spa resort town and Dzūkija forest region — a popular Lithuanian short break.
  • Suwałki (Poland) — 45 km, 40 min. Polish border town, accessible via the Suwałki Gap — the narrow land corridor between Belarus and Kaliningrad.
  • Augustów (Poland) — 80 km, 1 hr. Canal town in northeast Poland; lovely for boating and cycling.

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