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 March
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tbilisi in March
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 New York and takes around 13h 15m.

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 Tbilisi Cars, 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 New York and takes around 13h 15m.

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 Tbilisi Cars, 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

Airlines serving Tbilisi

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,738 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,200 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,149 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (408 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 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 $34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $98 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from $16 to $174 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tbilisi are about 27% 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

ibis Tbilisi Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 739 reviews)
$80+
Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2184 reviews)
$149+
Citadines City Centre Tbilisi
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1651 reviews)
$59+
ibis budget Tbilisi Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1279 reviews)
$30+
Moxy Tbilisi
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 808 reviews)
$64+
Fabrika Hostel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3583 reviews)
$45+

Renting a car in Tbilisi

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $35 per day, on average, or $141 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $35 per day, on average, or $141 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.