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
$71
2 travelers
Flight to Tbilisi
3 nights at hotel
Tbilisi in October
Estimated package price
$71
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 New York and takes around 13h 25m.

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 Tbilisi Cars and Street Rent a Car, 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 New York and takes around 13h 25m.

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 Tbilisi Cars and Street Rent a Car, among others, in Kutaisi.

Airports near Tbilisi

TBSTbilisi Intl

Airlines serving Tbilisi

Lufthansa
Good (8,236 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,663 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,229 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,490 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,365 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (445 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (242 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,930 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 Light House Old City, Tbilisi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $110 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from $21 to $266 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tbilisi are about 38% 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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Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 459 reviews)
$266+
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Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2433 reviews)
$195+
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ibis Tbilisi Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1214 reviews)
$89+
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The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2041 reviews)
$177+
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Rooms Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1308 reviews)
$104+
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ibis budget Tbilisi Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1881 reviews)
$34+
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Renting a car in Tbilisi

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $41 per day, on average, or $162 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay $5.87 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 $70.41 and $93.88. The most frequently booked car type in Tbilisi is Full-size (Subaru Ascent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $41 per day, on average, or $162 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay $5.87 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 $70.41 and $93.88. The most frequently booked car type in Tbilisi is Full-size (Subaru Ascent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Tbilisi

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