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Lithuania

Lietuva

LithuanianEUR7 apps

Lithuania is highly card-friendly, with contactless accepted in nearly all shops, cafes and buses in Vilnius and Kaunas. Bolt is the everyday ride-hailing, scooter and food-delivery app, generally cheaper and more available than traditional taxis. Mobile data is fast and cheap, so an eSIM keeps you online for maps and translation as you explore the Baroque Old Town and beyond.

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Power & Plug

TypeC / F
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz

Standard European plugs. Travelers from the US, UK or Australia need an adapter, and US devices should confirm 230V support.

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Basic phrases

Lithuanian

  • Hello
    Labas
    LAH-bahs
  • Thank you
    Ačiū
    AH-choo
  • Excuse me / Sorry
    Atsiprašau
    aht-sih-prah-SHOW
  • Yes
    Taip
    type
  • No
    Ne
    neh

+10 more below

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Tipping

Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, leaving around 10% for good service is generous, or simply round up the bill. Tell the server the total you want to pay, as card machines often don't prompt for a tip.

🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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B

Bolt

European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.

The leading ride-hailing app in Vilnius and Kaunas, usually cheaper than a street taxi; also rents e-scooters and delivers food via Bolt Food.
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🗺️Navigation & Maps

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Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Solid for walking and driving plus Vilnius bus and trolleybus routing; download an offline map before road trips to the Curonian Spit.
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💬Translation

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Google Translate

The universal default. Camera mode translates signs and menus instantly.

Lithuanian is an old, complex language few foreigners read; camera mode helps with menus, labels and signs outside tourist zones.
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📱Messaging

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WhatsApp

The dominant messenger in Europe, Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa.

The common messenger for contacting hosts, guides and locals throughout the Baltics.
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🍱Food Delivery

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Glovo

Spanish food + parcel delivery, big in Portugal, Italy, Eastern Europe, and Africa.

Widely used food and grocery delivery app across Lithuanian cities for meals and convenience items to your door.
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✈️Travel Planning

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Booking.com

Largest hotel inventory globally with free-cancellation default filter.

Best coverage for hotels and apartments from Vilnius and Kaunas to coastal Klaipėda and Nida, with free-cancellation options.
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📶eSIM & Data

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Airalo

eSIMs for 200+ countries, instant install. Avoid roaming charges entirely.

Grab a Lithuania or Baltic eSIM to land with instant data and avoid roaming; 4G/5G coverage is strong in cities and along main roads.
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Phrases

All Lithuanian phrases

Hello
Labas
LAH-bahs
Thank you
Ačiū
AH-choo
Excuse me / Sorry
Atsiprašau
aht-sih-prah-SHOW
Yes
Taip
type
No
Ne
neh
Please
Prašau
prah-SHOW
Goodbye
Viso gero
VEE-soh GEH-roh
How much?
Kiek kainuoja?
kyek kai-NWOH-yah
Where is the bathroom?
Kur yra tualetas?
koor ee-RAH too-ah-LEH-tahs
The check, please
Sąskaitą, prašau
SOWS-kai-tow prah-SHOW
I don't understand
Nesuprantu
neh-soo-prahn-TOO
Do you speak English?
Ar kalbate angliškai?
ahr KAHL-bah-teh ahn-GLISH-kai
Help!
Padėkite!
pah-DEH-kih-teh
Delicious
Skanu
skah-NOO
Cheers
Į sveikatą
ee SVAY-kah-tow
Briefing

What to know before you go

✓ Do

  • Lithuanians can seem reserved with strangers but are warm once acquainted; a firm handshake is the standard greeting.
  • Remove your shoes when visiting someone's home.
  • Dress respectfully and keep quiet inside churches, which are important culturally and spiritually.
  • Punctuality is valued for tours and appointments.

✕Don't

  • Don't refer to Lithuania as Russian or a Soviet state; it fiercely values its independence and EU membership.
  • Don't be loud or boisterous in public transport or restaurants.
  • Don't confuse Lithuania with its Baltic neighbors; each has a distinct language and identity.

⚠️ Common scams to know

  • Unbooked taxis near the airport, train station or Old Town quoting high flat fares; use Bolt for transparent metered pricing.
  • Inflated bar tabs at a few tourist-area clubs, sometimes involving 'friendly' locals who invite you in.
  • Poor exchange rates at currency kiosks; withdraw euros from bank ATMs or pay by card.
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