Car Rental in Tbilisi, cheap rent a car in Georgia

Driveway to «Akhaltsikhe – Batumi» route through the Goderdzi Pass, «Mestia – Ushguli – Lentekhi», «Sairme – Abastumani», «Akhmeta – Tianeti» on rental car is strictly prohibited! Driveway to Truso, Juta, Vashlovani, Tusheti, Omalo, Shatili, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia regions is prohibited too.

You can have a choice in other cities, but car rental in Tbilisi is almost the only chance to enjoy exploring the city. Another option is to come by your own vehicle.

Car hire in Tbilisi is not a luxury but a dire necessity.

This is a city for drivers, not pedestrians. You can feel free only behind the wheel, in either your own vehicle or a hire car from our website. It’s not very comfortable to walk around the city. Sidewalks are blocked by all sorts of things.

People say that rental cars stand out in Georgia by respecting pedestrian rights.

You can request car delivery directly to Tbilisi Airport. When you arrive, the rental agent will meet you at the airport.

Driving a hire car in Tbilisi is like playing an awesome simulation video game — stunning graphics and local driving style keep you up. There are good roads to Kakheti, in Batumi, Georgian Military Road. Actually, all main roads are in good condition. You can come across unpaved sections between regions, but they are not longer than 10km.

You'll definitely want to visit Mtskheta, see the Samtavro Monastery (11th century), the Jvari Church, one of the most ancient churches in Georgia (6th century), drive to Gori. The best way to explore these sights is to use our "car rental in Tbilisi" service. In fact, there's no other possible way to explore them, if you don't have eternity to go to each of those places by bus and then, having not seen anything properly without having an opportunity to eat your lunch at a cafe, you hurry to the bus stop because your "bus is leaving".

Car hire prices in Tbilisi

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

The most popular cities for car hire in Georgia

Tbilisi

Batumi

Kutaisi

Kobuleti

The demand for car rental services in Tbilisi

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.

36.2 %

JAN

32.5 %

FEB

44.2 %

MAR

51.6 %

APR

75.9 %

MAY

71.7 %

JUN

76.4 %

JUL

83.2 %

AUG

62.1 %

SEP

55.4 %

OKT

47.9 %

NOV

33.4 %

DEC

Traffic and police

The city traffic is not very fast but rather heavy. Numerous traffic enforcement cameras detect motoring offences, including speeding and vehicles going through a red traffic light. They also monitor parking facilities, but we'll tell you more about it below.

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Mobile service

To save on cellular service in Georgia, you'd better buy a local SIM card. International mobile roaming charges are rather high.

Local carriers offer special tourist packages. That is the most cost-efficient option.

Parking

If you rent a car in Tbilisi, you need to know the following about parking. Parking lots are paid but cheap (cheaper than fines). You can pay in three ways: via bank, using a payment kiosk or online from your phone.

You will recognise a parking space by a white dotted line on the asphalt, a blue “P” sign, and a C.T. Park logo. Some parking facilities in the city are private and should be paid separately. There’s a private parking facility at Tbilisi Airport.

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What can result in your car getting towed

If you took a disabled parking space
If you parked your car at a “No parking” sign
If your parked car blocks traffic

To get your hire car back, you will have to pay about 60 lari (about €20) for towing and present your ID or passport and car documents.

10 Comments

Angela

01.10.2023 15:08

Good afternoon. I want to drive to Gergeti and back in summer. Which car should I choose?

Iryna (Localrent)

01.10.2023 18:41

Good afternoon! A four-wheel drive crossover with an engine capacity of 1.6 litres or more is the best choice for travelling to mountainous regions. Such car will behave predictably in any weather, and you will feel comfortable and safe. Please note that rental cars are allowed to travel only on public roads.

soojeong

04.05.2023 12:46

Hi if we rent a car in Tbilisi, where we pick-up the car? please let us know pick-up address.

04.05.2023 19:11

Good afternoon! It depends on which car you choose (cars belonging to different rental companies can have different requirements). Click the button "book now" and you will be prompted to choose the time and location of car pick up/drop-off. You сan select the "City delivery" within the city option, then indicate the address you need in the comments below. The system will calculate the final and detailed price of your order.

Elliot Raymond Morin

03.05.2023 13:02

Hello, I am trying to plan a Turkey/Georgia roadtrip for September but cannot find an agency that allows pick up in Istanbul and drop off in Tbilisi. Are there rules against taking rental cars across the Turkish/Georgian boarder or do I just need to find the right car rental agency?

03.05.2023 16:51

Hello! Аccording to the rental terms, driving a rental car across the country borders is not allowed (it applies both in Turkey and Georgia). Unfortunately, none of our partners in these countries confirms the possibility of traveling abroad. This may be due to insurance company restrictions.

Osama

27.08.2022 14:30

Hi i would like to rent a car from tbilisi and drive to kazbegi , is it allowed?

27.08.2022 18:13

Hello! Yes, this route is allowed. If you need an advice in car choosing feel free to contact us in support chat or via email hello@localrent.com

tri

16.06.2022 08:30

I would like to rent a car with driver who can speak English from 28 July - 6 August 2022. Pick up at Tbilisi airport. We have 6 passengers and want to travel around Georgia, not only in Tbilisi. Could you help me and please tell me, how much does it cost (total charge)?

Iryna (LocalRent)

16.06.2022 13:42

Hello! Our website contains up-to-date information. In green search bar you can choose city and date of pick up/drop off so that the system will select all possible variants for you. You can book any of them by yourself on our website. You can select time and place of pick up/drop off at tab "booking" of each car profile by yourself . Our system will calculate the final and detailed cost of your order. We cooperate with several rent companies. Please write to our support department hello@localrent.com and we will help you choose a car and make sure that you are met by an English-speaking employee.