Introduction
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 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
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tbilisi in February
Estimated hotel price
$205
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 New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 31h 05m.

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 New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 31h 05m.

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

Airlines serving Tbilisi

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,883 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,370 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,290 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,187 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,911 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (673 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (414 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tbilisi

From 5-star hotels such as the The Biltmore Tbilisi Hotel to great affordable options like the Tbilisi View Hotel, Tbilisi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $162 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include City Guli and Envoy Hostel and Tours. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from $35 to $467 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Tbilisi are about 30% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tbilisi

Most booked hotels in Tbilisi

Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$270+
Citrus Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$89+

Hiring a car in Tbilisi

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs $83 per day, on average, or $250 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.06 and $34.74.

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs $83 per day, on average, or $250 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.06 and $34.74.

Car hire agencies in Tbilisi

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