How to use this guide
The hub page covers the fun part, which is where to go. This page covers everything else: fuel costs, distances, the rules and fees, and what to throw in the van before you leave. The numbers are for planning, not gospel, so check prices and regulations against official sources before you travel.
Fuel prices in Lithuania (95, 98, diesel)
Rough pump prices for working out a budget. They wander between stations and brands, so use the live link to track down the cheapest one near you.
Petrol 95
Petrol 98
Diesel
National average, taxes included. Source: EU Commission Oil Bulletin. Last updated 18 May 2026.
Find the cheapest stationDriving-distance calculator
Pick two places for a rough distance and driving time. It assumes a direct route and a clear run, so real life (roadworks, lunch, the castle you did not plan to stop at) will add a little.
Rules and regulations for campervans
- Licence & documentsEU/EEA licences are accepted; other nationals should carry an International Driving Permit. Keep the vehicle registration and insurance in the van.
- Drive on the rightLithuania drives on the right and overtakes on the left. A right turn on red is only allowed with a green-arrow signal.
- Speed limitsBuilt-up areas 50, open roads 90, expressways 110 and motorways 130 km/h in summer; limits drop in winter (motorways to 110). Lower limits apply over 3.5 t.
- Headlights on, alwaysDipped headlights are compulsory day and night, all year, on every road.
- Winter tyresMandatory 10 November–31 March, minimum 3 mm tread, marked M+S or 3PMSF. Studded tyres are allowed in the same window.
- AlcoholLimit 0.04% blood alcohol; zero for drivers with under two years’ experience. Open alcohol must travel in a closed boot.
- Phones, belts, seatsPhones hands-free only; seatbelts for everyone; child restraints for under-12s. Radar detectors are banned.
- Mandatory equipmentCarry a warning triangle, first-aid kit, reflective hi-vis vest and fire extinguisher; headlamp beam converters if your van is right-hand drive.
- Tolls & vignettesCars and campervans up to 3.5 t use all motorways free, with no vignette needed. Over 3.5 t needs an e-vignette from keliumokestis.lt.
- City & park feesKaunas charges a city toll to enter by car (pay by app or meter). The Curonian Spit charges an ecological fee at the Alksnynė/Nida gates: roughly €5 per car, €15 per campervan.
- EmergencyDial 112 for police, ambulance or fire anywhere in Lithuania.
Overnight parking and wild camping
Lithuania is fairly relaxed about campervans by European standards, but there is no official right to roam. The trick is to behave like you are parking, not camping.
- Campsites and motorhome aires exist in and around every sizeable town and are the simplest, safest overnight option.
- In nature, overnighting is broadly tolerated, just not in towns, near houses, or on private land without the owner’s permission.
- In national parks (Aukštaitija, Žemaitija, Dzūkija, Curonian Spit) stay only at the designated bivouac/camping sites and light fires only where allowed.
- Think "park, not camp": sleeping in the van is fine, but avoid awnings, chairs and tables outside official sites.
- Empty grey and black water only at campsites or proper disposal points, never in nature or down a drain.
- Apps such as Park4Night and Caravanya help you find legal, reviewed pitches near your route.
Must know
- Fuel and LPG are easy to find; ATMs and card payment work everywhere.
- Distances are short. Most of the country sits within a 3–4 hour drive of Vilnius.
- Roads are calm and well-surfaced; the A1 Vilnius–Kaunas–Klaipėda is the main spine.
- Tap water is safe to drink across the country.
- Summer (Jun–Aug) is peak; book coast and Curonian Spit pitches ahead.
- English is widely spoken in towns; the emergency number is 112.
Must have
- Warning triangle, first-aid kit, hi-vis vest and fire extinguisher (legally required)
- Levelling wedges and a tyre-pressure gauge
- Fresh-water hose and a grey/black-water hose for disposal points
- Power: leisure battery, an EHU cable and ideally solar
- Offline maps and a pitch-finder app (Park4Night, Caravanya)
- Insect repellent for lakeside and forest pitches
- Warm layers and winter tyres if travelling Nov–Mar
- A power bank and a Starlink or local SIM if you need to stay connected
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a vignette or pay tolls in a campervan?
No. Cars and campervans up to 3.5 tonnes use Lithuanian motorways for free. Only vehicles over 3.5 t need an e-vignette. Budget separately for the Kaunas city toll and the Curonian Spit ecological fee.
Can I sleep anywhere overnight?
Broadly yes in nature and at campsites/aires, but not in towns, near houses or on private land without permission, and only at designated sites inside national parks. Sleep in the van rather than setting up an outside "camp".
What licence do I need?
A standard category B licence covers vehicles up to 3,500 kg. EU/EEA licences are accepted as-is; other nationals should carry an International Driving Permit.
Are winter tyres really required?
Yes, from 10 November to 31 March, with at least 3 mm tread. If you travel in that window, make sure the van is fitted with M+S or 3PMSF tyres.
Where do I empty waste water and fill fresh water?
At campsites and dedicated motorhome service points; some fuel stations have them too. Never empty grey or black water in nature.
How much should I budget for fuel?
Use the fuel widget above and the distance calculator: multiply the litres your van uses per 100 km by the distance, then by the price per litre. Lithuania’s short distances keep most loops affordable.
Is it safe?
Lithuania is a safe, low-crime country for campervan travel. Use the usual common sense, favour reviewed pitches, and keep valuables out of sight. Near the lakes your fiercest opponent is the mosquito, not the locals.
When is the best time to go?
May–September for warmth and long days; July–August is busiest on the coast. Spring and early autumn are quieter and cheaper. See the "best time to visit" guide for detail.
Rules, fees and prices change. Treat everything here as planning guidance and confirm the details with official sources (Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration, the toll authority keliumokestis.lt, and national-park offices) before you rely on them.