Driveway to «Akhaltsikhe – Batumi» route through the Goderdzi Pass, «Mestia – Ushguli – Lentekhi», «Sairme – Abastumani» on rental car is strictly prohibited! Driveway to Truso, Juta, Vashlovani, Tusheti, Omalo, Shatili, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia regions is prohibited too.
The average cost of a one-day car rental. The number is calculated based on the bookings of the previous three years. It takes into account the rental of cars across all classes.
36.2 $
JAN
35.12 $
FEB
38.4 $
MAR
42.4 $
APR
47.96 $
MAY
45.67 $
JUN
44.1 $
JUL
46.2 $
AUG
39.67 $
SEP
36.48 $
OKT
34.56 $
NOV
34.79 $
DEC
Why car hire in Kutaisi is in demand
Most tourists arriving in Georgian come to Kutaisi, one way or another. They either plan to go there at the outset to see local landmarks (and they are worth it) or visit this city on their way from Tbilisi to Batumi. But more often than not travellers arrive at Kutaisi International Airport.
Another reason to rent a car in Kutaisi is that local buses do not run according to the timetable but instead based on occupancy, and the bus departs only after the last ticket has been sold. The next coach will arrive only by the time of the next scheduled run. Taxi may be another option, but taxi drivers like to haggle over the price, and if they see a family with a kid and many suitcases, they can easily raise the fare by 1.5 or even 2 times. It is not always possible to agree on the price with them. It will be cheaper to hire a vehicle.
Car rental prices in Kutaisi
| Car class | Price from | Model |
| Economy class | $18,00 | Toyota Prius |
| Standard | $20,00 | Toyota Prius |
| Luxury | $35,00 | Fiat 500 |
| SUV | $22,00 | Ford Escape |
| Convertibles | $35,00 | Fiat 500 |
| Van | $28,00 | Mitsubishi Outlander |
Car rental at Kutaisi Airport
The airport is half an hour's drive away from the centre of Kutaisi. Batumi is just 2-2.5 hours away, and Tbilisi is 5 hours away, so many travellers choose car rental service on our website with delivery to the airport.
You have a wide choice of rental cars in Kutaisi, from economy to luxury vehicles. A child safety seat or even two (if needed) and navigation are also available on request.
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The demand for car rental services in Kutaisi
The occupancy rate of the car rental fleets by month. For example, most cars are being rented in August, which means that this month has the smallest amount of available vehicles. The higher the percentage of the car fleet workload, the earlier it is worth booking a car to choosing the best option at the best price.
Parking
Like in other parts of Georgia, there are paid parking areas designated with a blue "P" sign with the parking company's logo and parking rate of $1.6 per day in Kutaisi. However, some of the paid parking signs may not be clearly visible, and people park their cars thinking it's just a free bay. Then it turns out to be a paid parking lot. Luckily, the price of error in Kutaisi, and in all Georgia, is not too high and will result in a fine of about €5.
Features of traffic rules
When driving in the vicinities of Kutaisi, please keep in mind:
- Local daredevils may overtake anywhere — on a corner, on a bridge, when it's dark and when it rains. They may not always use turning signals, so you should observe where the car in front of you is leaning.
- Guests must observe the local traffic regulations. Locals may violate the rules because they know the locations of speed cameras and highway traffic regulation posts.
- Local cows do not deny themselves the pleasure of lying on warm asphalt. Moreover, the road noise does not scare them, you have to honk the horn.
Mobile service in Georgia
The mobile communication network is available practically everywhere in the country. We advise that you buy a local SIM card for your stay in Georgia. Because roaming will cost way more. As for the documents, you’ll need only your passport.
Places that can be reached only by car
Kutaisi is not a large city with the population of 180 thousand people, but this is the right place to experience Georgia — you will find here no formidable skyscrapers as in Batumi and no hustle and bustle as in Tbilisi. Instead, here's the renowned marketplace where "you will find everything you need. If you don't find something, you don't need it."
If you want to visit truly fabulous, beautiful places unknown to the crowds of tourists, then you should talk to the local taxi drivers. They know the most scenic spots of their homeland, "secret" routes and sights that will take your breath away. And you can see all of those places if you hire a car in Kutaisi.
Basically, you'll need a hire car in Kutaisi to visit caves and canyons, Sataplia Strict Nature Reserve, and Gelati Monastery. By the way, buses do not run to many local landmarks. Therefore car rental is the only way to see Kinchkha Waterfall, Okatse Canyon, Martvili Canyon, etc. It is one hour of drive away, the asphalt road is in perfect condition, and there's a parking lot.
Good afternoon! Are there minimum driving experience and driver’s age requirements?
Good afternoon! Yes. According to the terms and conditions in Georgia, the minimum driver’s age is 23 years and the maximum age is 65 years. The minimum driving experience is 3 years.
Can I pay for the rental with a bank card?
Good afternoon! On our website, you can make an advance payment with any card. The available options for paying the remaining amount and the deposit depend on the car you choose and can vary even for similar models. On each car’s page, you can check the available payment methods before booking by clicking on the corresponding callout text: “Payment method” (next to the deposit information) and “Why?” (in the “To pay now” section).