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

Kutaisi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kutaisi

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kutaisi has to offer.

When to visit Kutaisi

Kutaisi in October
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kutaisi in October
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Kutaisi

Plane

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 11h 35m.

Car

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 Rentmotors, among others, in Tbilisi.

Plane

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 11h 35m.

Car

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 Rentmotors, among others, in Tbilisi.

Airports near Kutaisi

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Airlines serving Kutaisi

Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (186 reviews)
EL AL
Good (620 reviews)
flydubai
Good (148 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (427 reviews)
Uzbekistan Airways
Good (37 reviews)
Air Astana
Good (12 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,104 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (18 reviews)
Arkia
Okay (52 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (12 reviews)
SCAT Airlines
Excellent (5 reviews)
flynas
Good (96 reviews)
FLYONE Armenia
Good (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kutaisi

Average rates range from around £25 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £27 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Garden Hotel and Starhostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kutaisi

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Best Western Kutaisi City Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Kutaisi

Hiring a car in Kutaisi costs £35 per day, on average, or £106 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at 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 £11.73 and £15.63. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kutaisi, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kutaisi costs £35 per day, on average, or £106 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at 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 £11.73 and £15.63. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kutaisi, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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