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

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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tbilisi has to offer.

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When to visit Tbilisi

Tbilisi in February
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tbilisi in February
Estimated hotel price
$204
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 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 40h 35m.

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 New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 40h 35m.

Airports near Tbilisi

TBSTbilisi Intl

Airlines serving Tbilisi

Lufthansa
Good (8,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,229 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,781 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (924 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,578 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,363 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,977 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,247 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,925 reviews)
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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 $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from $33 to $318 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Tbilisi are about 32% 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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Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$291+
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ibis Styles Tbilisi Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Fabrika Hostel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$81+
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Hiring a car in Tbilisi

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs $93 per day, on average, or $278 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.42 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 $28.99 and $38.65. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tbilisi, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs $93 per day, on average, or $278 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.42 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 $28.99 and $38.65. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tbilisi, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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