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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 September
Estimated package price
$111
2 travelers
Flight to Tbilisi
3 nights at hotel
Tbilisi in September
Estimated package price
$111
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 New York and takes around 22h 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 Tbilisi Cars 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 New York and takes around 22h 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 Tbilisi Cars and Europcar, among others, in Kutaisi.

Airports near Tbilisi

TBSTbilisi Intl

Airlines serving Tbilisi

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,287 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,231 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,477 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,542 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (441 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (250 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,067 reviews)
Air China
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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 $40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $100 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from $10 to $259 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tbilisi are about 41% 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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Pullman Tbilisi Axis Towers
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 704 reviews)
$133+
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Rooms Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1327 reviews)
$98+
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Iota Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2679 reviews)
$96+
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ibis budget Tbilisi Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2003 reviews)
$34+
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Fabrika Hostel Suites Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4142 reviews)
$46+
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Tbilisi Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 838 reviews)
$139+
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Renting a car in Tbilisi

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $45 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Tbilisi Intl.

Expect to pay $6.36 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 $76.31 and $101.75. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tbilisi, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Tbilisi costs $45 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Tbilisi Intl.

Expect to pay $6.36 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 $76.31 and $101.75. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tbilisi, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Tbilisi

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