18.10.2026
Kakheti by Car: Sighnaghi, Telavi, Monasteries and Wineries
A one- or two-day route through Georgia's wine region from Tbilisi — with tips for the driver.
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Parking guides, road trips and driving tips for Georgia.
18.10.2026
Best Time for a Road Trip in Georgia: Seasons, Weather and Mountain Roads
What drivers can expect in Georgia in spring, summer, autumn and winter — and when the mountain routes are open.
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Kazbegi by Car from Tbilisi: Georgian Military Road, Stops and the Winter Pass
How to drive to Stepantsminda and Gergeti in a rental car, where to stop on the way and when the road closes.
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Navigation and Mobile Internet in Georgia: Which Maps Work and Where to Get a SIM
Google Maps, Yandex or offline maps, where to buy a SIM card and what to do in the mountains without coverage.
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Accident or Police Stop in Georgia: What to Do in a Rental Car
A step-by-step guide for an accident, a parking scratch or being stopped by the patrol police.
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Can You Take a Rental Car from Georgia to Armenia?
How to drive a rental car to Armenia: the rental company's permission, documents, insurance and what to expect at the border.
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Fuel in Georgia: Gas Stations, Fuel Types and How to Pay
Where to fill up, which fuel to use in a rental car, whether cards are accepted and how much to budget for fuel on a road trip.
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Is It Safe to Drive in Georgia? Roads, Local Driving Style and Tips
An honest look at what to expect behind the wheel in Georgia — highways and switchbacks, cows on the road and night driving.
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Parking in Tbilisi: zones, rates and how to pay
How the hourly zones work, what an hour costs, how to pay by plate number in the app, and how to avoid fines and towing.
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Parking in Kutaisi: the city, the airport and the sights
Kutaisi is a relaxed city where parking is rarely a problem. Where to park in the centre, what parking costs at Kopitnari airport, and how to park at Imereti's monasteries and canyons.
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Parking in Batumi: paid zones, the sea and the old town
Parking in Batumi is paid across most of the centre and along the sea — but it's cheap. How to pay by plate, where to park near the beach and the boulevard, and how to avoid a fine.
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07.10.2026
Svaneti — a skiing getaway amidst the peaks of the Caucasus
Svaneti is one of Georgia’s most beautiful locations and, at the same time, one of the country’s most interesting regions for a winter getaway. Here, ski slopes wind against the backdrop of the Greater Caucasus’s snow-capped peaks, while ancient Svan towers and traditional mountain villages stand al
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07.10.2026
Goderdzi — One of the Snowiest Ski Resorts in Georgia
Goderdzi is a small, atmospheric and exceptionally snowy ski resort in Adjara. It is located on the Goderdzi Pass, around 109 km from Batumi, at an altitude of approximately 2,025 meters above sea level. The upper part of the ski area reaches around 2,360 meters.
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07.10.2026
Gudauri — Georgia’s Premier Ski Resort
Gudauri is one of the most famous ski resorts in the Caucasus and arguably the leading winter destination in Georgia. Located along the Georgian Military Highway, high in the Greater Caucasus Mountains, the resort sits at elevations ranging from approximately 2,000 to 3,300 meters above sea level.
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Tbilisi to Batumi by Car: Distance, Driving Time and Cost
About 360 km and 5 hours on the new Rikoti highway. The road, fuel costs and the best stops on the way.
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Georgia Road Trip in 7 Days: Tbilisi to Batumi by Car (plus 3- and 5-Day Versions)
A day-by-day plan: Mtskheta, Kakheti, Kazbegi, Kutaisi and the Black Sea — with distances and where to pick up and drop off the car.
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05.10.2026
Bakuriani — Georgia's Family-Friendly Ski Resort
Bakuriani is one of Georgia's best-known and oldest ski resorts, in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region, Borjomi municipality, at about 1,700 m. In winter people come for skiing and snowboarding; in summer — for the cool mountain air, walks and cycling.
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21.09.2026
Kutaisi by Car: What to See in the City and on Day Trips Around It
Kutaisi is one of the Georgian cities best explored by car. The historic centre is compact enough to see on foot, but the most interesting things — caves, canyons, monasteries and waterfalls — are within an hour's drive.
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20.09.2026
Batumi: Sea, Mountains and Road Trips Around Adjara
Batumi is a city where in one day you can stroll the boulevard, have coffee in the old town and look at the sea from above — and the next day drive into the mountains and see a completely different Georgia.
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15.09.2026
Mtskheta — Georgia's Ancient Capital and a Must-See!
Mtskheta is Georgia's ancient capital and one of the country's main historical and spiritual centres. It lies about 20 km from Tbilisi, where the Aragvi and Kura (Mtkvari) rivers meet.
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25.08.2026
The Most Beautiful Place in Svaneti Is, of Course, Mazeri!
Mazeri lies at the foot of legendary Ushba — a small mountain village in the Becho valley, about 30–40 minutes from Mestia. One of the most scenic and peaceful places in Svaneti: alpine meadows, pine forests, mountain rivers and superb views of twin-peaked Ushba.
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7-seater minivan rental in Georgia: for families and groups
One car instead of two: travelling as seven with luggage and kids.
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Monthly car rental in Georgia: long-term prices and terms
For winter stayers, relocators and slow travellers: how to pay less per day.
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4×4 and SUV rental in Georgia: Svaneti, Kazbegi, mountain Adjara
Where you shouldn't go without AWD — and which crossover to pick.
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Winter car rental in Georgia: Gudauri, Bakuriani and mountain roads
Getting to the slopes in a rental car: roads, chains, and what to pick from the fleet.
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Do You Need an International Driving Permit in Georgia? Who Does and Who Doesn't
Short answer: if your licence shows your name in Latin letters, you don't need an IDP. Country-by-country guide below.
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Car rental in Georgia with no deposit and no driver: how it works
No card holds and no chauffeurs — just you, the car and the road.
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Driving in Georgia (country): speed limits, cameras and fines
What to know behind the wheel in Georgia: limits, cameras, parking and alcohol rules.
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7 places in Georgia worth renting a car for
Kazbegi, Svaneti, canyons and wine roads — and why you can't reach them without a car.
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How to rent a car in Georgia: a step-by-step guide
From choosing a car to keys in hand — 4 simple steps and no prepayment.
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14.08.2026
Batumi Botanical Garden
Batumi Botanical Garden sits on the slopes of Green Cape, about 9 km from central Batumi. It is not an ordinary park but a huge area above the Black Sea: tropical and subtropical plants, bamboo, palms, camellias, citrus trees and plants from East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas.
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09.08.2026
Martvili Canyon — Turquoise Water and Waterfalls of Western Georgia
Martvili Canyon is one of the most beautiful natural sights of western Georgia. It lies in Samegrelo, in the gorge of the Abasha river: about 2.5 km of high limestone cliffs, dense Colchic forest, small waterfalls and vividly turquoise water.
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08.08.2026
Gomis-Mta — Above the Clouds!
Gomis-Mta is famous for its "sea of clouds": because of the local climate the clouds often stay below the slopes, and it feels like standing on an island in a white ocean. On a clear day you can even see the Black Sea.
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07.08.2026
Maltakva Beach — a Sandy Escape Like Cyprus
Tired of Adjara's pebble beaches and dreaming of a Mediterranean-style sandy day by the sea? This beach is worth a whole day.
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Car rental at Tbilisi Airport: delivered to your flight, drop-off in Batumi
Your car waits at the Tbilisi airport parking — and you can return it across the country.
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Car rental at Kutaisi Airport: delivered to your flight, free from 7 days
Flying low-cost into Kutaisi? Your car will be waiting at the airport parking.
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Car rental prices in Georgia: what actually makes up the cost
Car classes, seasons, long-term discounts — and why the “cheapest” deal often costs more.
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What you need to rent a car in Georgia: documents, deposit, rules
An honest quick guide for foreigners: paperwork, deposit and insurance explained.
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Car rental at Batumi Airport (BUS): 24/7 meet, pay on pickup
Get your car at the airport parking in 10 minutes — no queues, no prepayment.
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5 Places in Adjara You Can Easily Drive to from Batumi
Staying in Batumi with a car for a couple of days? Here are short trips around the region — each takes half a day to a day.
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Driving to Svaneti in a Rental Car: Route, Time and What to Bring
One of Georgia's most beautiful routes — from the sea in Batumi to the medieval towers of Ushguli. How to drive it in a rental car without surprises.
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