Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Tbilisi travel guide

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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 April
Estimated hotel price
€29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tbilisi in April
Estimated hotel price
€29
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tbilisi in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Tbilisi, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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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 centre. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Tbilisi is to pick up a car hire from Kutaisi, which is about 114 miles 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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Tbilisi is to pick up a car hire from Kutaisi, which is about 114 miles from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Tbilisi Cars and Europcar, among others, in Kutaisi.

Airports near Tbilisi

TBSTbilisi Intl

Airlines serving Tbilisi

Lufthansa
Good (8,053 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,035 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,600 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,806 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,580 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,370 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,248 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
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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 €37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €99 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from €16 to €168 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Tbilisi are about 30% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tbilisi

Most booked hotels in Tbilisi

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Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€156+
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ibis Styles Tbilisi Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€74+
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Fabrika Hostel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€41+
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Hiring a car in Tbilisi

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs €42 per day, on average, or €168 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay €1.22 per litre in Tbilisi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €14.55 and €19.40. The most frequently booked car type in Tbilisi is Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs €42 per day, on average, or €168 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay €1.22 per litre in Tbilisi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €14.55 and €19.40. The most frequently booked car type in Tbilisi is Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Tbilisi

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