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

Tbilisi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tbilisi

With 1.11 million inhabitants, Tbilisi is the most populous city in Georgia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tbilisi has to offer.

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When to visit Tbilisi

Tbilisi in October
Estimated package price
$74
2 travelers
Flight to Tbilisi
3 nights at hotel
Tbilisi in October
Estimated package price
$74
2 travelers
Flight to Tbilisi
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tbilisi in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Tbilisi, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Tbilisi

Plane

When flying to Tbilisi, you’ll arrive at Tbilisi Intl (TBS), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 23h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Tbilisi is to pick up a car rental from Kutaisi, which is about 114 miles from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Avis and Tbilisi Cars, among others, in Kutaisi.

Plane

When flying to Tbilisi, you’ll arrive at Tbilisi Intl (TBS), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 23h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Tbilisi is to pick up a car rental from Kutaisi, which is about 114 miles from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Avis and Tbilisi Cars, among others, in Kutaisi.

Airports near Tbilisi

TBSTbilisi Intl

Airlines serving Tbilisi

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,059 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tbilisi

From 5-star hotels such as the The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi to great affordable options like the Tbilisi View Hotel, Tbilisi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $108 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from $21 to $229 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tbilisi are about 39% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Tbilisi by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Tbilisi

Most booked hotels in Tbilisi

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The Gate Hotel City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2126 reviews)
$86+
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Rooms Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1323 reviews)
$101+
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Iota Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2663 reviews)
$98+
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ibis budget Tbilisi Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1950 reviews)
$34+
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Fabrika Hostel Suites Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4107 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Tbilisi

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $46 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay $6.25 per gallon in Tbilisi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.95 and $99.93. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tbilisi, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $46 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay $6.25 per gallon in Tbilisi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.95 and $99.93. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tbilisi, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Tbilisi

Avis

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