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Tbilisi travel guide

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With 1.11 million inhabitants, Tbilisi is the most populous city in Georgia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tbilisi to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Tbilisi

Tbilisi in February
Estimated hotel price
$211
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tbilisi in February
Estimated hotel price
$211
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 41h 55m.

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 41h 55m.

Airports near Tbilisi

Airlines serving Tbilisi

Lufthansa
Good (8,251 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,256 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,504 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,041 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (442 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (244 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 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 $74 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 $41 to $469 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

Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$358+
The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$312+
Iota Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$179+
Rooms Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$184+

Hiring a car in Tbilisi

Expect to pay $2.77 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 $33.14 and $44.19. Standard (Toyota Prius or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tbilisi, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.77 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 $33.14 and $44.19. Standard (Toyota Prius or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tbilisi, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Tbilisi

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