With a population of 178,338, Kutaisi is the largest city in Imereti, Georgia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kutaisi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kutaisi in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 180 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Kutaisi, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.
When flying to Kutaisi, you’ll arrive at Kutaisi (KUT), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kutaisi from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 50m.
Another option to get to Kutaisi is to pick up a car hire from Tbilisi, which is about 114 miles from Kutaisi. You’ll find branches of Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in Tbilisi.
Average rates range from around £25 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £19 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Kutaisi costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Kutaisi.
Expect to pay £0.98 per litre in Kutaisi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.72 and £15.63. The most frequently booked car type in Kutaisi is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.