Major city · Lithuania
Mažeikiai
Spend a half‑day in Mažeikiai: museum, park and a quick coffee; one day is enough before moving on.
Mažeikiai is a small industrial town in Samogitia. Its sights cluster within a kilometre, so a single day covers the museum, park and a meal. Buses and trains arrive only a few times daily, so plan around the schedule.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
- Airports
- Palanga (PLQ) · Riga (RIX)
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with R…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Baltic states ↗Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with Russia and Belarus as closed to your plans: crossings are restricted, change within hours, and sit under advisories on the far side.
- Baltic states ↗Book open-jaw flights (into Tallinn or Vilnius, out of the other) so the line runs one way; Riga is the biggest airport if you need a single hub.
- Baltic states ↗Midsummer (23–24 June) is the biggest holiday in all three countries: cities empty, many businesses close and island and coast transport sells out.
- Lithuania ↗Lithuania is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Lithuanian sources for your passport.
- Lithuania ↗Borders with Belarus and the Russian Kaliningrad region are not routes for casual travel; check your government's advice first.
- Lithuania ↗The Curonian Spit is a protected national park: cars pay an entry fee, and the Russian half of the spit is a separate border.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mažeikiai112 ▾
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mažeikiai, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Lithuania-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelia, Bitė and Tele2 prepaid SIMs from Narvesen kiosks and Maxima supermarkets.Lithuania-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Lithuania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% for good service.Lithuania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Lithuania-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay aware of traffic when crossing streets and keep valuables secure on public transport.
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- RestroomsPaid public toilets €0.30–1 (≈ US$1–2); free in malls and cafés for customers.Lithuania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / fire / ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close early on Sunday; museums often close Mondays.Lithuania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckPLQ Palanga International Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; bus or car from Palanga to Mažeikiai takes 3–4 h (check)).
- Getting aroundTown centre is walkable; local buses 1 and 2 loop the town, taxis (Taksi 1425, Taksi Mazeikiai) are available.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (draft)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticket€1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHostel bed or budget room, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (B&B or hotel), a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedDouble room (B&B or hotel), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €15 (≈ US$18) · Mid €35 (≈ US$45) · High €65 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PLQ Palanga International Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; bus or car from Palanga to Mažeikiai takes 3–4 h (check)) · RIX Riga Airport (No direct bus to Mažeikiai; change in Panevėžys for the daily Riga–Vilnius service (check))
Map of Mažeikiai
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mažeikiai: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town centre is walkable; local buses 1 and 2 loop the town, taxis (Taksi 1425, Taksi Mazeikiai) are available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Train from Mažeikiai station, about 1 h 30 min via Akmenė and Kuršėnai; bus also runs the same corridor
Four trains a day; the station has no ticket office, so buy online or on board.
Door to door: 3–4 h
Bus from the bus station next to the railway station, via Skuodas or via Kretinga and Plungė
Four buses a day; too far for a same-day return, sleep on the coast.
Door to door: 3–4 h
Bus from the bus station, via Kretinga and Plungė
Ferry from Klaipėda reaches the Curonian Spit; plan at least one night.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Bus or train towards Šiauliai, then a short connection; check times the day before
Samogitian hill town with a lake and cathedral; few direct services, so check the timetable.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Palma Hotel
Close to railway station, basic rooms, no air‑con.
Astrum Palace
Modern interior, some street noise.
Rugelis B&B
Double room €45, short walk to centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- High
- €60 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed or budget room1 × 1 night × €15 | €15 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €15 | €15 |
| Bus from Vilnius, one way1 × €12 | €12 |
| Local bus ticket1 × €2 | €2 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €4 |
| Trip total≈ €48 per person per day, bed included | €48≈ US$60 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (draft) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| 5 km taxi | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Local bus ticket | €1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Museum entry | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus and train services run only a few times daily; check timetables on Autobus Bilietai or LTG Link.
- Railway station has no ticket office; buy tickets online or on the train.
- Winter can bring snow and limited opening hours for some shops.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
Embassy
US consular services are in Vilnius; other countries use the Vilnius embassy.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Vilnius → Mažeikiai bus: about €12 (≈ US$14) one-way, 5 h
- Taxi within town (5 km): €8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Say or show
- Atsiprašau — Excuse me / Sorry (ah-tsee-prah-shau)
- Ačiū — Thank you (ah-choo)
- Kiek tai kainuoja? — How much is it? (kyek tie kai-no-ya)
- Kur yra autobusų stotelė? — Where is the bus stop? (koor ee-ra ah-boo-toh-soo stoh-teh-leh)
- Ar galiu mokėti kortele? — Can I pay by card? (ar gah-lyoo mo-keh-tee kor-teh-leh)
- Kur yra tualetas? — Where is the toilet? (koor ee-ra too-ah-leh-tahs)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mažeikiai. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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