Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Lithuania

Accommodation

$12-35 per night

Dorm beds in hostels, budget guesthouses, shared rooms, basic private rooms in budget hotels

Food & Dining

$8-20 per day

Local cafeterias, self-catering from supermarkets, street food, lunch specials at local restaurants

Transportation

$3-12 per day

Public buses, walking, occasional train journeys, cycling

Activities

$5-25 per day

Free walking tours, public parks, some museum entries, self-guided sightseeing

Shop at local supermarkets and cook meals instead of eating out for every meal (typically 60-70% savings on food costs)

Use public transportation instead of taxis - buses and trains are generally 70-80% cheaper than private transport

Visit free attractions like parks, beaches, and historic city centers rather than paid tourist sites

Book accommodation outside city centers - typically 30-50% cheaper with good public transport connections

Eat lunch specials at local restaurants instead of dinner - same food usually costs 40-60% less

Travel during shoulder seasons (spring/fall) for 25-40% savings on accommodation

Buy groceries at discount supermarket chains rather than convenience stores for 30-50% savings

Eating only in tourist areas and hotel restaurants - typically costs 100-200% more than local establishments

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using public transport - can increase daily transport costs by 300-500%

Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak season - often costs 50-100% more than advance bookings

Buying drinks and snacks at tourist attractions instead of bringing your own - markup is usually 200-300%