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
$82
2 travelers
Flight to Tbilisi
3 nights at hotel
Tbilisi in October
Estimated package price
$82
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 19h 20m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GTG Car Rental, 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 19h 20m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GTG Car Rental, among others, in Kutaisi.

Airports near Tbilisi

Airlines serving Tbilisi

Lufthansa
Good (8,082 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,055 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,610 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,864 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,286 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,987 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,262 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (224 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (427 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,939 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 $112 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from $19 to $280 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tbilisi are about 35% 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

Ambassadori Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2502 reviews)
$126+
Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2336 reviews)
$180+
The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1992 reviews)
$187+
Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 712 reviews)
$132+
ibis budget Tbilisi Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1561 reviews)
$42+

Renting a car in Tbilisi

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $42 per day, on average, or $169 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 18% 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 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $42 per day, on average, or $169 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 18% 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 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.