Driving in Lithuania
Road rules in Lithuania
When you are hiring a car abroad, it’s useful to be prepared for the different driving laws in the country you are travelling to as well as checking the documents you need to carry.
To help make your trip to as smooth as possible, we've put together some of the key road rules in Lithuania.
- These rules are to be used as a guide and are subject to change. Please check with your Avis representative if you have any questions.
- Your Avis representative can advise you on toll and road charges before leaving the Avis car hire location and whether snow tyres or chains are needed.
Take a look at our Lithuania location page for ideas, travelling tips and booking information.
Which side of the road?
In Lithuania, please drive on the RIGHT side of the road.
Unique Country Driving Laws
- It is compulsory to call the police to the scene of an accident.
- The use of hand-held mobile phones whilst driving is illegal. You may use a hands free device.
- Cars must keep headlights lit throughout the day. This is applicable all year round.
Speed Limits
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas*: 31 mph (50 km/h)
- Asphalt roads*: 55 mph (90 km/h)
- Rural areas*: (no asphalt): 43 mph (70 km/h)
Highways with a blue or green highway sign:
- 1st April – 31st October: 80 mph (130 km/h )
- 1st November – 31st March: 68 mph (110 km/h)
Motorways with blue car sign:
- 1st April – 31st October: 75 mph (120 km/h )
- 1st November – 31st March: 68 mph (110 km/h)
*Unless indicated by a road sign.
Child Safety / Seatbelt Laws
It is compulsory for all inside the vehicle to wear a seatbelt.
- Children less than 135cm cannot travel without appropriate child restraint for their size (no matter front or rear seats).
Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
Compulsory Equipment in your Avis rental car
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Warning triangle
- Reflective jacket
Please ask your Avis representative, whether snow tyres are compulsory at the time of your arrival.
Emergency Services
Police
Ambulance
Fire Department
European Emergency Number
02
03
01
112
Frequently asked questions
The legal driving age is 18. However, you must be at least 19 years old to hire a car.
Yes. You don’t need an International Driving Permit (IDP).
If your headlights can’t be adjusted, by law, you must carry headlamp converters (anti-dazzle stickers). In case of a breakdown, it’s also compulsory to have a warning triangle in your vehicle.
Parking hours and prices depend on which zone you’re in. In Vilnius there are 4 zones: blue, yellow, green and red.
Winter snow tyres are compulsory from November to April.
Overtake from the left.
You may turn right at a red light only if accompanied by a green arrow signal. However, you must stop before the ‘Stop’ line and give way to pedestrians.
The BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) limit is 0.04%
Yes.
Wear a reflective jacket, place a warning triangle six-steps behind your car before calling for assistance.
Lithuania has a large motorway network with tolls.
Tolls are paid for via something called a vignette. These can be purchased online or at petrol stations.
