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
$99
2 travelers
Flight to Tbilisi
3 nights at hotel
Tbilisi in October
Estimated package price
$99
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 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 32h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Tbilisi is to pick up a car rental from Kutaisi, which is about 184 km from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Kutaisi.

Plane

When flying to Tbilisi, you’ll arrive at Tbilisi Intl (TBS), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 32h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Tbilisi is to pick up a car rental from Kutaisi, which is about 184 km from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Kutaisi.

Airports near Tbilisi

Airlines serving Tbilisi

Lufthansa
Good (8,024 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,522 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,004 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,955 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,750 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,573 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,259 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,225 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (216 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (428 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 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 $41 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 $19 to $287 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tbilisi are about 36% 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

Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2318 reviews)
$150+
Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 702 reviews)
$135+
ibis budget Tbilisi Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1517 reviews)
$38+
Fabrika Hostel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3895 reviews)
$49+

Renting a car in Tbilisi

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $38 per day, on average, or $152 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay $5.30 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 $63.59 and $84.79. 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 Economy rental cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $38 per day, on average, or $152 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay $5.30 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 $63.59 and $84.79. 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 Economy rental cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.