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.
Activities & attractions in Tbilisi
Tours
When to visit Tbilisi
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″.
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 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 184 km from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Avis and Tbilisi Cars, among others, in Kutaisi.
Airports near Tbilisi
Airlines serving Tbilisi
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 $203 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tbilisi are about 29% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tbilisi
Most booked hotels in Tbilisi
Renting a car in Tbilisi
Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $48 per day, on average, or $193 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.
Expect to pay $6.06 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 $72.68 and $96.91. 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, 7% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.