Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Batumi travel guide

Batumi Tourism | Batumi Guide

You're Going to Love Batumi

With a population of 121,806, Batumi is the largest city in Ajaria, Georgia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Batumi has to offer.

When to visit Batumi

Batumi in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Batumi in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Batumi

Plane

When flying to Batumi, you’ll arrive at Batumi (BUS), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Batumi from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h.

Car

Another option to get to Batumi is to pick up a car rental from Tbilisi, which is about 261 km from Batumi. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Tbilisi.

Plane

When flying to Batumi, you’ll arrive at Batumi (BUS), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Batumi from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h.

Car

Another option to get to Batumi is to pick up a car rental from Tbilisi, which is about 261 km from Batumi. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Tbilisi.

Airports near Batumi

Airlines serving Batumi

Turkish Airlines
Good (4,382 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (188 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (429 reviews)
flydubai
Good (145 reviews)
EL AL
Good (623 reviews)
Uzbekistan Airways
Good (38 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (18 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,111 reviews)
Air Astana
Good (12 reviews)
Arkia
Okay (53 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (12 reviews)
SCAT Airlines
Excellent (5 reviews)
FLYONE Armenia
Good (1 reviews)
flynas
Good (97 reviews)
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Where to stay in Batumi

From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Batumi to great affordable options like the Hotel Aisi, Batumi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $56 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Batumi

Most booked hotels in Batumi

Sheraton Batumi Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1146 reviews)
$155+
Jrw Welmond Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2383 reviews)
$85+
Wyndham Batumi
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2376 reviews)
$105+
Hilton Batumi
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1554 reviews)
$154+
Hotel Costa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 138 reviews)
$24+
Hotel Intourist Palace Batumi
5 stars
Okay (5.8, 1290 reviews)
$40+

Renting a car in Batumi

Renting a car in Batumi costs $74 per day, on average, or $372 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Batumi.

Expect to pay $5.30 per gallon in Batumi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.59 and $84.79. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Batumi, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Batumi costs $74 per day, on average, or $372 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Batumi.

Expect to pay $5.30 per gallon in Batumi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.59 and $84.79. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Batumi, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.