Introduction
What to do
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 January
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tbilisi in January
Estimated hotel price
£34
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 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 Batumi, which is about 162 miles from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Street Rent a Car and City Rent a Car, among others, in Batumi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tbilisi Mari Market, located 4 miles from the city centre of Tbilisi. Tbilisi Tbilisi is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

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 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 Batumi, which is about 162 miles from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Street Rent a Car and City Rent a Car, among others, in Batumi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tbilisi Mari Market, located 4 miles from the city centre of Tbilisi. Tbilisi Tbilisi is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Tbilisi

TBSTbilisi Intl

Airlines serving Tbilisi

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Lufthansa
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Delta
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British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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LOT
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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JetBlue
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ITA Airways
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Egyptair
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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 £26 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from £17 to £184 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Tbilisi are about 36% 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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Ambassadori Tbilisi Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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ibis Styles Tbilisi Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Citrus Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Iveria Inn Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£23+
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Hiring a car in Tbilisi

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs £30 per day, on average, or £121 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Tbilisi Intl.

Expect to pay £0.87 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 £10.36 and £13.81. Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tbilisi, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs £30 per day, on average, or £121 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Tbilisi Intl.

Expect to pay £0.87 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 £10.36 and £13.81. Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tbilisi, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Tbilisi

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