{"id":487,"date":"2025-09-10T15:49:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T12:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/?p=487"},"modified":"2025-10-09T16:38:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T13:38:10","slug":"car-rental-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/car-rental-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Rental in Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Car Rental in Georgia<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Aleks<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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I\u2019ve been to Georgia many times and I will definitely come again. And of course, I\u2019ve always rented a car whenever I flew into Tbilisi. Because without a car, traveling in Georgia is really depressing. Honestly.<\/p>\n

Minibus (marshrutka) and taxi are basically the only ways to get between cities. Taxis aren\u2019t a problem in Tbilisi and Batumi \u2013 there\u2019s Bolt (like Uber), and the language barrier isn\u2019t an issue. But traveling by marshrutka can bring a lot of difficulties: schedules aren\u2019t always precise, there are routes with only one trip per day, you end up sitting three hours practically on a stool, and in the heat it\u2019s really uncomfortable. And the main thing \u2013 very few people in Georgia understand English.<\/p>\n

And think about what sights people miss when they travel by bus! For example, the Georgian Military Road. But you won\u2019t see anything like this if you go by minibus.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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And just think how many colorful characters and events you\u2019ll come across.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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So I strongly recommend \u2013 if you have a driver\u2019s license, rent a car in Georgia. The stories about insanely cool roads and dangerously hot Georgian drivers are spread by the locals themselves, just to make money off tourists.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be a tourist \u2013 be a traveler!<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll tell you where and how it\u2019s best to rent a car, what you need for it, as well as the specifics of driving, gas prices, gas stations, and parking in Georgia.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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What you need to rent a car in Georgia<\/h2>\n

To rent a car, you only need two documents \u2013 your passport and driver\u2019s license<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A bank card<\/strong> is needed to pay the deposit<\/strong>. But in Georgia, this can also be handled with cash<\/strong>. You can even rent a car without a deposit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For navigation, I recommend the Google Maps app.<\/p>\n

During the trip, you might need the internet or have to make a call, and for that it\u2019s best to use an eSIM, my choice Yesim<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Which car to choose<\/h2>\n

If it\u2019s your first trip to Georgia, you\u2019re most likely planning to see the main sights along the route Tbilisi \u2013 Stepantsminda \u2013 Mtskheta \u2013 Borjomi \u2013 Kutaisi \u2013 Svaneti (Mestia) \u2013 Batumi \u2013 Kakheti. For this, any regular car is enough.<\/p>\n

Traveling to regions like Ossetia, Abkhazia, Ushguli, Omalo, Tusheti, Khulo is prohibited by all rental companies, regardless of the type of car.<\/p>\n

After that, choose based on your preferences and budget \u2013 compact, SUV, premium.<\/p>\n

On one of my trips, we rented this little beast for 2 days. It handled off-road just as well as a Pajero. Every Georgian looked at this tiny monster in horror.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Where it\u2019s best to rent a car in Georgia<\/h2>\n

In Georgia, there are several international rental chains, dozens of regional private companies, and many individual entrepreneurs who rent out cars.<\/p>\n

I always book a car through LocalRent<\/a> \u2013 the service connects all Georgian rental companies, and you can choose in one place what suits you by car type, price, and conditions. All the terms are visible right away \u2013 insurance, the option to add a child seat. What\u2019s especially interesting is that you can find cars with or without a deposit, and even pay in cash (in case you don\u2019t have a card).<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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How much does it cost to rent a car<\/h2>\n

The earlier you book a car, the more choices you have and the cheaper it is. In summer, there are fewer options and prices are higher.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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