Essential Apps for Travelers in Lithuania
From contactless payments to ride-hailing and local food delivery, these are the mobile apps that will make your trip through Lithuania smoother and more enjoyable.
Before You Arrive in Lithuania
- Download and set up a mobile payment app such as Google Pay or Apple Pay, as card and contactless payments are widely accepted across Lithuania.
- Save offline maps of Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda in Google Maps or Maps.me in case you have limited mobile data upon arrival.
Top Apps for Travelers in Lithuania
Trafi
Language: English
Real-time public transport schedules, route planning, and ticket purchase for buses and trolleybuses in Vilnius, Kaunas, and other Lithuanian cities.
Bolt
Language: English
Ride-hailing service widely used in Lithuania for affordable car rides, plus electric scooter and e-bike rental in major cities.
Google Maps
Language: English
Reliable navigation for driving, walking, and public transport directions throughout Lithuania, including business hours and user reviews.
Wolt
Language: English
Food and grocery delivery app operating in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, and other cities, with a large selection of local restaurants and supermarkets.
Bolt Food
Language: English
Restaurant and grocery delivery service from Bolt, offering fast delivery from local eateries and stores in Lithuanian cities.
Google Translate
Language: English
Useful for translating Lithuanian signs, menus, and short conversations; the camera mode can instantly translate printed text.
Lietuvos bankas Pinigai
Language: English
Official app from the Bank of Lithuania for currency exchange rates and financial information, helpful for understanding local prices.
Pigu.lt
Language: Lithuanian only
Largest Lithuanian e-commerce platform for ordering electronics, home goods, beauty products, and more with local delivery options.
Barbora
Language: Lithuanian only
Online grocery shopping and home delivery app from Maxima, one of the largest supermarket chains in Lithuania.
Tips for Using Apps in Lithuania
- Most ride-hailing and food delivery apps in Lithuania accept international credit and debit cards, but enabling a local payment method like Revolut can reduce foreign transaction fees.
- Public Wi-Fi is common in cafes, hotels, and shopping centers, but for reliable app use on the go, consider buying a local prepaid SIM card with data from Telia, Bitė, or Tele2.
Conclusion
With these essential apps installed, you will be well prepared to navigate Lithuanian cities, order food, pay for services, and communicate more easily during your stay.