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Georgia is one of the easiest places to rent a car in Europe — visa-free for most travellers, low deposits, and a country that genuinely opens up only with a car. Most rentals start at Tbilisi, Kutaisi or Batumi airport, run 5–7 days and cover Kakheti, Kazbegi, Svaneti and the Black Sea coast.
Choosing the right car for Georgia
Georgia is one of the few European-adjacent destinations where a week behind the wheel takes you through alpine mountains, Black Sea beaches, wine valleys and mediaeval architecture — without the paperwork. Most European passport holders enter visa-free for up to a year, which makes Georgia an unusually easy first-time drive abroad.
The people who come here are rarely package tourists — there is barely a package-tour industry in Georgia at all. These are independent travellers who booked their own flights and want to decide on the day where they drive next. Couples and solo travellers dominate; families with young children are the minority because mountain logistics and long drives don't always suit toddlers.
In Georgia there is almost no ready-made tourism. People who arrive here are the kind who want to pick their own route over breakfast. Without a car the country shrinks to central Tbilisi; with one, it opens all the way to remote mountain villages.
The average rental in Georgia lasts five to seven days, and nine out of ten travellers pick up the car straight at Tbilisi International Airport. Kutaisi is the second gateway, served by European low-cost carriers, and Batumi is the sea-and-mountains finale on the Black Sea coast. Between these three points, the country is genuinely accessible only by car.
A week is enough to see Kakheti's vineyards, the Caucasus ridge at Kazbegi and the Black Sea at Batumi — but only if you drive. Buses and trains cover the cities, not the bits in between that make Georgia worth the trip.
The unofficial national car of Georgia is the Subaru Forester. It is imported in volume from US auction sites, arrives by container at the port of Batumi and then prepared for resale locally. The Forester handles mountain switchbacks, rough tarmac and bad weather confidently, and it is one of the few countries where you can rent one easily — prices start from around $30 per day.
Petrol or diesel is the other question every renter asks. In Georgia, choose petrol. Diesel quality is noticeably poor compared to Western Europe and punishes older engines. Hybrid economy cars (Toyota Prius, Toyota Aqua) require 95-octane petrol only — using 92 will flag a dashboard error immediately.
Around ninety per cent of our fleet comes from American auctions. New cars exist in Georgia, but they are the exception. If you want a recent Camry or fresh Jeep, book a few weeks ahead rather than hoping to find one on arrival.
A quirk of the Georgian market: some Japanese imports arrived right-hand drive and were converted to left-hand drive locally. The conversion isn't factory work and you can spot one by the small mirror on the left-hand bumper — it belonged there when the steering wheel was on the right. Driveability is fine, but the detail is worth knowing.
Automatic gearboxes dominate the market, roughly seventy per cent of the fleet. For serious mountain routes — Kazbegi, the Military Road, Svaneti — an automatic is less tiring on long descents, and most renters choose it over manual even when the price difference is five dollars a day.
One of our suppliers keeps a fleet of fifty-plus vehicles, and almost every one of them is a Forester. That tells you everything about what works in Georgia: a reliable 4x4 in a landscape that changes from motorway to gravel in an hour.
Где арендовать машину в Грузии?
When to book and what to pay
The cheapest months are March and November. In low season an economy car starts at $22 per day, a mid-size saloon at $28, a crossover from $29.
July and August are the opposite: prices rise 40–80% and availability evaporates. Book four to eight weeks ahead in peak — you won't always get your first choice on a two-week notice.
In the shoulder season we often upgrade a booked economy car to a crossover at no cost, because the booked unit has already left and a better one is free. In July that generosity disappears — there are no spare cars at all.
Deposits in Georgia are low by European standards. Economy cars often have none, saloons ask for $100–300, crossovers $300–500. Cash in US dollars or lari is standard, and refunds happen on the spot at drop-off.
A booking four weeks in advance versus the day before in high season is a different world — not only price, but choice. The best cars go first, and by the last week you are picking from whatever remains.
Ford Fusion Sedan in Georgië
Alles was geweldig, dankzij de verhuurder.
Mazda 6 in Georgië
De auto was vrij oud, had wat krassen en deuken, maar kon de reis door Georgië en Armenië goed aan. We reden van Kutaisi via Borjomi, Giumri en Erevan naar Goris, dicht bij de grens met Iran, en toen terug naar Kutaisi via Sevan, Tbilisi en Gori. Meer dan 1500 kilometer in 3 dagen. Het is niet dezelfde afstand als in het vlakke Europa vol snelwegen en autowegen :) Het was niet gemakkelijk om het kantoor van het verhuurbedrijf te vinden. Google maps en maps.me werken soms niet goed in Georgië. Al met al zullen we met een glimlach terugdenken aan onze reis en geen klachten hebben over het verhuurbedrijf of de technische staat van de auto.
Subaru Forester in Georgië
Het ging goed
Volkswagen Passat in Georgië
Alles was super: de service, de prijs en de auto zelf. Zo'n combinatie van voordelen is iets onwerkelijks voor Tbilisi, geloof me. Ik ben een echte Georgiër, woon hier al meer dan een jaar en huur regelmatig auto's, meer voor het plezier dan voor een bepaalde reis. Helaas is het bijna onwerkelijk om in Tbilisi een huurauto te "krijgen" die je echt de kick van het rijden geeft: ze zijn doods, oud en om de een of andere reden peperduur, de prijzen liggen soms hoger dan in Moskou, en auto's uit 2012-2015. Ik heb het helemaal niet over pech, in een gemiddelde huurauto kun je gemakkelijk een lekke tank krijgen, een niet werkende claxon met een lege accu en dode pedalen die traag reageren op druk. Allemaal dingen die ik al eerder heb meegemaakt. Hoe dan ook, ik ben nu een vaste klant van jullie!) Bedankt Tika!
Toyota Camry in Georgië
Alles ging prima. De auto gedraagt zich adequaat. Afgeleverd en opgehaald op mijn adres. Netjes aangekomen. Reageerde snel op alle vragen. Aanrader
Subaru Forester in Georgië
Alles ging goed. Er waren kleine misverstanden over de hoeveelheid brandstof. De auto is schoon. Geen technische problemen.
Subaru Forester in Georgië
Alles ging goed. We ontmoetten elkaar en haalden elkaar op, alles was in orde. De auto ging niet kapot. Het enige was een slechte koplamp.
Mercedes-Benz Vito in Georgië
Om eerlijk te zijn was het verschrikkelijk. De dag voor aanvang van de boeking kreeg ik te horen dat er geen auto was, er zouden toeristen een ongeluk mee hebben gehad, maar dat was niet waar, want een paar dagen later zag ik de auto nog helemaal intact. Uiteindelijk werd afgesproken dat de auto op de tweede dag van de huur bij mij zou worden afgeleverd. Er werd me meer in rekening gebracht voor de huur dan oorspronkelijk op de website stond. En het ergste is dat op de 4e dag van de huur de motor van de auto het begeeft in de bergen bij Gudauri. We zitten nog een dag zonder auto. Ik moest een taxi bellen voor 300 GEL vanuit Gudauri om ons op te halen van de snelweg en naar ons huis te brengen. De volgende dag brachten ze me 's ochtends een 7-persoons Patfinder in plaats van een 9-persoons Vito, aangezien we met z'n negenen waren, moest ik 2 dagen van tevoren een taxi bestellen om iedereen erin te laten passen. Uiteraard kreeg ik geen geld terug voor de verloren dagen (behalve de eerste), taxi's, zenuwen, enz.
Hyundai Tucson in Georgië
Ik kreeg de auto met een elektronische fout, dus we hebben ermee gereden. Maar alles was in orde, bedankt.
Toyota Yaris in Georgië
De service was geweldig. De medewerkers die ons door het hele verhuurproces hielpen waren erg behulpzaam. Ik heb de auto op de luchthaven opgehaald en daar ook weer ingeleverd, ik kon zelfs zonder problemen van auto wisselen bij de terugkomst. Alles was snel, eenvoudig en efficiënt.
Hyundai Elantra in Georgië
Alles verliep perfect. De auto werd naar ons gebracht op het vliegveld zodra we belden en zeiden dat we door de paspoortcontrole waren. Er waren geen vragen over het afgeven van de auto. We tankten en gaven de auto af bij een tankstation op een kilometer afstand van het vliegveld. Vanaf daar bracht een vertegenwoordiger van het verhuurbedrijf ons naar het vliegveld. We kregen een andere auto aangeboden. In plaats van een Hyundai kregen we een Toyota Prius aangeboden voor dezelfde prijs. De verhuurder legde uit dat brandstof duur is in Georgië en dat de Prius zuinig is.
Subaru Forester in Georgië
Alles verliep goed, de eigenaar van de auto nam de hele tijd contact met ons op. De auto was een beetje defect, maar liet ons niet in de steek op de weg! Bedankt
Toyota Rav4 in Georgië
Bedankt, alles ging goed. Eerste keer dat ik de site gebruik. Alles verliep vlot. Hartelijk dank!
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Kakheti wine country
A classic day trip from Tbilisi: Sighnaghi, Telavi, Bodbe monastery. Tarmac the whole way, any saloon or crossover will manage. If the itinerary includes hillside monasteries, a car with an automatic gearbox is more relaxing on the short steep approaches.
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Military Road to Kazbegi
The Georgian Military Highway runs all the way to Stepantsminda and the Gergeti Trinity viewpoint on sealed road — a Toyota Prius will make it. From December to March winter tyres are mandatory on the pass; reputable suppliers fit them free of charge during the season.
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Svaneti, Tusheti, Khevsureti
Serious mountain logistics. Tusheti and upper Khevsureti are 4x4-only on high-clearance vehicles. Sanveti is paved to Mestia but gravel to Ushguli. Most standard contracts prohibit gravel roads — you need a specific off-road package from the supplier.
Documents, deposit, insurance and payment — how it really works
Licence and age
A national driving licence from any country using Latin or Cyrillic script is accepted in Georgia for up to 12 months from entry — no international driving permit required. EU, UK, Swiss, US and Canadian licences all qualify. For licences in Arabic, Hindi or Chinese characters an IDP is needed. Minimum age is 21 with at least one year of driving experience. A second driver can be added for $3–7 per day, sometimes free of charge, and must be present at pickup.
The international driving permit is the single biggest unnecessary worry for European visitors to Georgia. Your national licence is enough — we process European and North American licences every day without any paperwork issues.
Deposit
Georgia is unusual for the region: on economy cars the deposit is often zero. Saloons require $100–300, crossovers $300–500, premium cars $1,000 and above. Cash in US dollars or Georgian lari is the common format, and deposits are refunded immediately at drop-off if there are no fines or damage.
More than half our economy fleet in Georgia goes out with no deposit at all. It's not carelessness on the supplier's side — it is a deliberate compromise: you take an older car, but you aren't tying up several hundred dollars on your card.
Payment and cards
Deposits for online bookings can be paid by any standard Visa or Mastercard. The balance is typically settled on arrival in cash (US dollars or lari) or by card. Most local suppliers accept debit and credit cards; international chains (Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Sixt) require a credit card in the lead driver's name. Official supplier currency is Georgian lari — if someone demands payment only in USD without any paperwork, that's a reason to walk away.
We accept standard European cards for the deposit so the customer can arrive relaxed. The balance is settled on the ground — cash or card, whatever works for the renter. This is the standard pattern across the Georgian market.
Insurance — what is actually covered
Georgian law requires only TPL (Third Party Liability) insurance to be included in every rental. CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) is an optional add-on at $5–15 per day — it covers bodywork and mechanical damage but excludes windscreen, wheels and undercarriage. Super CDW (Full Coverage with zero deductible) removes the excess and usually adds glass, tyres and undercarriage to the cover.
No Georgian insurance policy covers off-road driving — this is stated in every contract. Tyre punctures are also normally excluded; dedicated tyre cover is offered as a separate line item. From 1 January 2026, all visitors to Georgia must hold valid travel medical insurance with minimum cover of 30,000 GEL (around $11,000) — this is unrelated to the rental insurance and must be arranged separately.
The single biggest renter mistake is seeing the word 'insurance' on the voucher and relaxing. Basic CDW leaves an excess that often matches the deposit. The price gap between basic CDW and Full Coverage is $7–10 per day. The peace-of-mind gap is much bigger.
We recommend Super CDW to anyone renting in Georgia for the first time. Hand the car back, let the supplier check it, drive to the airport — and you never need to worry about a kerb in Old Tbilisi or a stone on a mountain road.
Where to pick up your car in Georgia
Most Georgia trips start in one of three cities. Car hire in Tbilisi is the largest market, with the main airport, the widest choice of vehicles and the most competitive pricing. Car hire in Kutaisi suits travellers arriving on European low-cost flights — Wizz Air and others. Car hire in Batumi is the right option for a Black Sea finish, or for exploring Adjara and the coast.
Сколько стоит арендовать авто в Грузии:
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Средние цены на аренду в Грузии по всем классам при аренде на 7 дней и без учета доставки
Frequently asked questions
In low season (March, November) economy cars start from $22 per day, a mid-size saloon like a Toyota Camry from $28, and a crossover from $29. Peak season (July–August) adds 40–80% to these rates, and availability drops sharply. Premium cars start at $120 per day, with rare exotics at several hundred per day.
No, not if your licence is written in Latin or Cyrillic script. EU, UK, US, Canadian, Swiss and most Balkan licences are accepted directly for up to 12 months from your date of entry. An IDP is required only for licences in Arabic, Hindi, Chinese or similar non-Latin scripts.
Yes. EU, EFTA and UK national driving licences are accepted directly for up to 12 months from your date of entry to Georgia. Plastic card format and the older paper format are both fine. No IDP required. Make sure the licence is still within its validity — Georgia does not honour expired documents even if they've been renewed elsewhere.
Economy cars in Georgia frequently come with no deposit at all — a regional peculiarity. Saloons require $100–300, crossovers $300–500, and premium cars $1,000 or more. Deposits can be taken as a card pre-authorisation or cash in USD/GEL, and are refunded on the spot at return if no fines or damage are found.
For Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) — no: the Georgian Military Highway is sealed to the village. Winter tyres are mandatory in winter. Svaneti is paved to Mestia but gravel to Ushguli, which requires 4x4. Tusheti is 4x4-only — the road to Omalo includes one of the most exposed mountain passes in Europe.
CDW covers bodywork and mechanical damage but keeps an excess — often equal to the deposit ($100–500) — and excludes windscreen, wheels and undercarriage. Super CDW (or 'Full Coverage' / 'Zero Deductible') removes the excess and adds glass, tyres and undercarriage to the cover. Daily price gap: $7–10.
Yes. From 1 January 2026 every foreign tourist entering Georgia must hold valid travel medical insurance with minimum cover of 30,000 GEL (approximately $11,000). It is separate from the car insurance and is checked at entry. Buy online before flying or at one of the insurance desks at the airport.
Yes, from 1 December to 1 March on mountain roads (Kazbegi, Bakuriani, Gudauri, Goderdzi). It is not just a recommendation — police turn back vehicles on summer tyres. Reputable suppliers fit winter tyres free of charge during the season, but confirm at booking. Snow chains are useful for Tusheti and higher Svaneti.
No. Georgia has no toll motorways, no vignettes and no electronic tags. You can drive the entire country freely, including the Tbilisi–Batumi expressway and the Military Highway. The only road-related costs are paid parking in Tbilisi and Batumi and fuel — around $1 per litre for 95-octane petrol.
Yes, one-way hire between major cities is a standard option. The drop-off fee is typically $30–80 depending on route and supplier. The busiest legs are Tbilisi → Batumi and Tbilisi → Kutaisi airport. With us, the one-way surcharge is shown on the car card before you confirm the booking.
Call 112 first — a police protocol is mandatory for any insurance claim. Then call the supplier. Do not move the car before the report is filed. Do not settle on the spot in cash with the other party or the officer — this voids the insurance and in Georgia is treated as bribery, which is a criminal offence.
All three international airports: Tbilisi (Shota Rustaveli), Kutaisi (David the Builder) and Batumi (Alexander Kartveli). Each has international chains (Europcar, Hertz, Sixt) and local suppliers. Meeting by flight number, no shuttle buses. Local fleets in Kutaisi and Batumi are smaller than Tbilisi — some cars are driven in from the capital to match your flight.