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 Chicago and takes around 20h 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 Avis 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 Chicago and takes around 20h 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 Avis and Street Rent a Car, among others, in Kutaisi.

Airports near Tbilisi

TBSTbilisi Intl

Airlines serving Tbilisi

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,139 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,637 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,435 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,353 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,029 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (230 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (440 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,968 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 $109 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from $21 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 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, 414 reviews)
$287+
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Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2381 reviews)
$185+
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ibis Styles Tbilisi Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2294 reviews)
$88+
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Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 748 reviews)
$127+
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ibis budget Tbilisi Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1649 reviews)
$42+
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Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 968 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Tbilisi

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $43 per day, on average, or $173 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay $5.34 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 $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in Tbilisi is Compact (Hyundai Accent 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $43 per day, on average, or $173 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay $5.34 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 $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in Tbilisi is Compact (Hyundai Accent 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Tbilisi

Avis

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