Klaipeda is Lithuania’s only seaport. The city’s port is a centre of commerce for Lithuania, and also acts as a ferry port. Ferries from the port offer sailings to Sweden and Germany. The city sits at the entrance to the Curonian Lagoon which in turn flows into the Baltic Sea. Car hire at Klaipeda Downtown is a good way to reach popular sea resorts around the area.

In Klaipeda points of interest include the remains of the Memelburg Castle constructed during the 13th century via the Teutonic Order and the maritime museum at Fort Wilhelm. Fort Wilhelm can be accessed by car rental at Klaipeda Downtown.

From Klaipeda, visitors may wish to drive south to Nida, a popular seaside resort. With cheap car hire at Klaipeda Downtown, motorists can follow the southern route to the beach town. Nida is located on the Curonian Spit and offers beaches, white sand dunes, local history, and an annual jazz festival.

From Klaipeda, visitors can also travel north to Palanga. Palanga is another popular Lithuanian beach town. Car rentals are the best way to explore the coastlines north and south of Klaipeda. In Palanga, tourists will find beautiful beaches and sand dunes. Palanga is the busiest beach resort in Lithuania. During summer high season, Jonas Basanavičius Street is the place to be for carnivals and marketplaces.