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

Tbilisi travel guide

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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tbilisi in March
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star 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 Los Angeles and takes around 22h 10m.

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 Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Kutaisi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tbilisi Mari Market, located 4 miles from downtown Tbilisi. Tbilisi Tbilisi is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

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 Los Angeles and takes around 22h 10m.

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 Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Kutaisi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tbilisi Mari Market, located 4 miles from downtown Tbilisi. Tbilisi Tbilisi is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Tbilisi

TBSTbilisi Intl

Airlines serving Tbilisi

KLM
Good (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,158 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,865 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,242 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,145 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (405 reviews)
Air China
Good (138 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tbilisi

From 5-star hotels such as the The Biltmore Tbilisi Hotel to great affordable options like the Tbilisi View Hotel, Tbilisi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $35 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $100 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from $17 to $238 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tbilisi are about 30% 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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Stamba Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1123 reviews)
$177+
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ibis Tbilisi Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 733 reviews)
$79+
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Citadines City Centre Tbilisi
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1643 reviews)
$62+
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Moxy Tbilisi
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 807 reviews)
$62+
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Ramada by Wyndham Tbilisi Old City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1263 reviews)
$61+
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ibis budget Tbilisi Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1140 reviews)
$31+
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Renting a car in Tbilisi

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $37 per day, on average, or $147 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Tbilisi is Standard (Subaru Forester or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $37 per day, on average, or $147 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Tbilisi is Standard (Subaru Forester or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Tbilisi

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