Tbilisi travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tbilisi
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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tbilisi has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Tbilisi
Tours
Activities
Transport
When to visit Tbilisi
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.
How to Get to Tbilisi
Plane
When flying to Tbilisi, you’ll arrive at Tbilisi Intl (TBS), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Tbilisi is to pick up a car hire from Kutaisi, which is about 184 km from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Street Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Kutaisi.
Airports near Tbilisi
Airlines serving Tbilisi
Where to stay in Tbilisi
From 5-star hotels such as the The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi to great affordable options like the Apart-Hotel David, Tbilisi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £32 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £81 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from £17 to £200 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Tbilisi are about 37% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tbilisi
Most booked hotels in Tbilisi
Hiring a car in Tbilisi
Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs £33 per day, on average, or £164 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Tbilisi Intl.
Expect to pay £1.18 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 £14.15 and £18.87.