Wondering if I need cash for taxis in Lithuania or if I can just pay with card or app like in other countries?
Lithuania was one of the easier countries for paying taxi fares by card. In Vilnius especially, most drivers had working readers, and I used contactless without any trouble. Bolt is everywhere, and it charges your card directly, so you don’t even think about it. Outside the capital, some drivers did prefer cash, but I never ran into a complete refusal of card. It’s good practice to carry a little cash, but expect card payments to be widely accepted.
From my experience in Lithuania, cards are widely accepted in taxis. In Vilnius, I never had an issue tapping my card or phone. The Bolt app is huge there, and it handled everything automatically. Smaller towns may have drivers who prefer cash, but even then, cards are still fairly common. I’d still carry some euros just for backup, but compared to other parts of Eastern Europe, Lithuania felt very card-friendly when it came to taxis.
I had a great experience with taxis in Lithuania, especially because card payments were so easy. In Vilnius, I used Bolt almost every day, and everything went straight to my card. When I hailed a taxi, most drivers had a card machine ready. The only time I used cash was in a smaller town where the driver said it was simpler. Still, compared to many countries, Lithuania is very advanced with cards-you won’t struggle to avoid cash here.
In Lithuania, taxis in the big cities like Vilnius and Kaunas almost all take cards. I used contactless payments several times and had no trouble. Bolt is the most popular app here, and it allows you to book and pay directly by card, which is super convenient. I did carry some euros just in case, but honestly, Lithuania felt very modern and cash wasn’t needed for most rides. You’ll have a smooth experience using cards for taxis here.