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Car rental in Tbilisi

One of Georgia’s arrival cities: a good place to start your trip by car.

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Car rental in Tbilisi: what to know

Tbilisi is Georgia’s capital and a natural starting point for road trips across the east of the country.

  • In the city

    Often no car needed

    Many visitors get around central Tbilisi on foot, by metro or by taxi.

  • Out of the city

    A car for the days out

    Most useful for the Georgian Military Road, Kakheti or the road west to Borjomi and Kutaisi.

  • In the offer

    Place, terms and price

    When a local company publishes a car, its offer shows the pick-up place, rental conditions and price.

  • Payment

    You pay the company

    The rental is paid to the company, not to GetnDrive.

Trips from Tbilisi by car

Road conditions change with the season, especially in the mountains: check your route and the current road status before you set off.

Tbilisi and the trips on the map

Map of eastern and central Georgia, north at the top, with the Mtkvari (Kura) and Aragvi rivers and the Zhinvali Reservoir. Numbered markers: 1 Tbilisi and 2 Tbilisi Airport; 3 Mtskheta next to the city; 4 Ananuri, 5 Gudauri and 6 Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) to the north; 7 Telavi and 8 Sighnaghi to the east; 9 Gori, 10 Uplistsikhe, 11 Borjomi, 12 Bakuriani and 13 Kutaisi to the west.
  1. Tbilisi and its airport1 Tbilisi · 2 Tbilisi Airport
  2. Close to the city3 Mtskheta
  3. Georgian Military Road4 Ananuri · 5 Gudauri · 6 Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)
  4. Kakheti7 Telavi · 8 Sighnaghi
  5. West and south-west9 Gori · 10 Uplistsikhe · 11 Borjomi · 12 Bakuriani · 13 Kutaisi

The markers are reference places, not pick-up points or partner addresses. The map shows no roads, travel times or road conditions.

Map. Tbilisi, its airport and the places named in the trips, with the main rivers.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database License (ODbL).
  1. Illustration of Mtskheta in summer: the town and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral by the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers, with green hills around them
    Illustration: Mtskheta at the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari. A generated image, not a photograph.

    Mtskheta

    Georgia’s ancient capital is about 20 km from Tbilisi, where the Aragvi meets the Mtkvari. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the Jvari Monastery on the hill above the confluence are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Historical Monuments of Mtskheta — an easy first trip.

  2. Illustration of the Ananuri fortress in summer: stone walls, towers and a church with a conical dome on the shore of the Zhinvali Reservoir, among green slopes
    Illustration: the Ananuri fortress by the Zhinvali Reservoir. A generated image, not a photograph.

    Georgian Military Road: Ananuri, Gudauri, Kazbegi

    The road north passes the Ananuri fortress by the Zhinvali Reservoir, climbs to the resort of Gudauri, crosses the Jvari Pass and reaches Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) below Mount Kazbek. In winter the Gudauri–Kobi section over the pass is sometimes closed because of avalanche danger.

  3. Illustration of Sighnaghi in summer: tiled roofs, light houses and parts of the old town wall on a green hill above the wide Alazani Valley
    Illustration: Sighnaghi above the Alazani Valley. A generated image, not a photograph.

    Kakheti: Sighnaghi and Telavi

    East of Tbilisi lies Georgia’s main wine-growing region: the hill town of Sighnaghi, the regional centre Telavi, and the vineyards and wineries around them.

  4. Illustration of Borjomi Central Park in summer: a path along a small rocky stream in a forested gorge, with a light turquoise mineral-spring pavilion
    Illustration: Borjomi Central Park in its forested gorge. A generated image, not a photograph.

    West and south-west: Uplistsikhe, Borjomi, Bakuriani

    West of Tbilisi, the rock-cut town of Uplistsikhe stands near Gori. Further on, in Samtskhe-Javakheti, are the spa town of Borjomi with the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park and the mountain resort of Bakuriani above it.

  5. Illustration of Kutaisi in summer: houses with red roofs along a wide turquoise river, a footbridge and a domed church on a green hill
    Illustration: Kutaisi by the river in summer. A generated image, not a photograph.

    Kutaisi and the road to the sea

    Further west lies Kutaisi with an international airport, and beyond it the Black Sea coast around Batumi.

Choosing where to pick up the car

Where you pick up the car depends on the rental company: check the pick-up place in the specific offer’s terms. Before you choose, think about where your trip really begins.

  • About 17 km from the centre

    Straight from the airport

    Saves a transfer if your trip starts from the flight — only if the rental company offers airport pick-up; check it in the specific offer’s terms.

  • Take it on the day you leave

    A few days in the city first

    Explore Tbilisi on foot and pick the car up when you leave — no parking to find meanwhile.

  • If the company offers it

    Delivery and one-way rentals

    Delivery to your hotel, or a return in Kutaisi or Batumi, is possible only if the rental company offers it. Check with the rental company.

Driving in and around Tbilisi

  • Right-hand traffic

    Traffic and rules

    Do not drink and drive. Speed limits, the alcohol limit and the documents you need are set by Georgian law; check the current official rules before your trip.

  • Paid street parking

    Parking in the city

    Central Tbilisi has paid municipal street parking. Follow the signs and markings where you stop, and ask the rental company how fines are handled.

  • Gudauri, Kazbegi, Bakuriani

    Mountain roads

    In winter, tyre requirements apply on some mountain roads, and closures or restrictions may be introduced; check the current road status before you set off.

Car rental in Tbilisi: questions

How do I find a rental car in Tbilisi on GetnDrive?

Choose your pick-up and return dates in the search; results are matched by dates. A published offer shows its pick-up place, conditions and price; check the handover time with the rental company.

What if the search finds nothing for my dates?

It means no local rental company has a published offer for these dates. Try other dates or another destination in Georgia.

How far ahead and for how long can I search?

You can choose a pick-up date up to a year ahead and a rental of up to 90 days. A rental company may set its own minimum rental period; check it in the specific offer’s terms.

Who provides the car, and whom do I pay?

A local rental company provides the car and sets its price, deposit and conditions; check them in the specific offer’s terms. You pay the rental directly to that company; GetnDrive does not take the rental payment or the deposit.

Can I pick up the car at Tbilisi airport?

Only if the rental company offers pick-up at the airport. GetnDrive does not invent pick-up points: check with the rental company where the car is handed over. The airport is about 17 km south-east of the city centre.

Is delivery or a one-way rental possible?

Only if the rental company offers it — delivery to your hotel, or a return in another city such as Kutaisi or Batumi. Check with the rental company.

Is insurance included?

Insurance cover is set by each rental company. Check what it includes in the specific offer’s terms.

Which documents do I need, and is my foreign licence valid?

The rental company tells you which documents it requires. Whether your foreign licence is valid in Georgia depends on where it was issued and how long you stay; check the current official rules before you travel.

Do I need a car in Tbilisi itself?

Not always. Many visitors explore central Tbilisi on foot, by metro or by taxi. A car is most useful for trips out of the city, such as Mtskheta, Kakheti or the Georgian Military Road.

Is the road to Gudauri and Kazbegi open all year?

Not always. The Gudauri–Kobi section over the Jvari Pass is sometimes closed or restricted in winter because of avalanche danger. Check the road status on the day you travel.

Does a longer rental cost less per day?

That depends on the rental company. Check the price for the length of your trip in the specific offer’s terms.