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 February
Estimated hotel price
£22
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kutaisi in February
Estimated hotel price
£22
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 9h 50m.

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 CarWiz and Tbilisi Cars, 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 9h 50m.

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 CarWiz and Tbilisi Cars, among others, in Tbilisi.

Airports near Kutaisi

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Airlines serving Kutaisi

Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
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airBaltic
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flydubai
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EL AL
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Wizz Air
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Azerbaijan Airlines
Good (11 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (12 reviews)
Arkia
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Wizz Air
Good (1,058 reviews)
Jordan Aviation
FLYONE Armenia
Good (1 reviews)
Red Wings
Good (1 reviews)
AZIMUTH
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kutaisi

From 5-star hotels such as the Starhostel to great affordable options like the Best Western Kutaisi, Kutaisi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £25 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £28 and up for a 5-star experience.

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Hiring a car in Kutaisi

Hiring a car in Kutaisi costs £37 per day, on average, or £112 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Kutaisi.

Expect to pay £0.87 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 £10.36 and £13.81. The most frequently booked car type in Kutaisi is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kutaisi costs £37 per day, on average, or £112 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Kutaisi.

Expect to pay £0.87 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 £10.36 and £13.81. The most frequently booked car type in Kutaisi is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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