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Cheap car rentals in Tbilisi

Economy₪99/day
Compact₪124/day
Intermediate₪152/day
Standard₪165/day
Full-size₪165/day
Full-size SUV₪217/day
Mini₪114/day
Premium₪207/day
Premium SUV₪358/day
Compact SUV₪165/day
Intermediate SUV₪203/day
Standard SUV₪221/day
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Top tips for renting a car in Tbilisi

  • A car hire is the most comfortable way to explore not only the city of Tbilisi, but also other great destinations across Georgia that public transport can’t serve. With a vehicle you’ll be able to plan your road trip freely and make as many scenic stops as you please. Head to the many natural parks surrounding Tbilisi or embark on a road trip to the Dashbashi Canyon, which is only about 68 miles from the capital.
  • All the big car hire agencies, including Avis, Alamo, and Hertz, can be found at Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), which is located just over 17 kilometers (10 miles) southeast of the city center. The car hire desks are situated in the Arrivals Hall of the airport’s main terminal, just after you go through baggage claim. The roads around the airport can be quite confusing, so make sure you ask for a GPS device that’s in English.
  • The roads in Tbilisi can also be slightly challenging in the sense that many large intersections don’t even have traffic lights, so you should always drive defensively. Georgians are famously reckless drivers, and they will perform seemingly random maneuvers without warning, so stay alert. Free-roaming livestock on the streets can also be a road hazard, and it’s rather common in the city.
  • The city of Tbilisi experiences quite heavy traffic during rush hour, so avoid driving between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., and then again between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. if you want to avoid adding extra time to your travels. The city center is particularly challenging, with streets such as Baratashvili Street experiencing traffic jams. The route to the airport can also get quite crowded, so plan your journey in advance when heading there.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Tbilisi for ₪203 or less
  • Book your rental car in Tbilisi at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Tbilisi are around 6% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Premium rental cars in Tbilisi are around -29% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Tbilisi

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Tbilisi?

    If you’re only planning on driving throughout the city and don’t require much space, a small, compact car is ideal. But if you’re visiting other places around Georgia, a mid-size sedan or SUV will offer more room and comfort in longer journeys. If you’re planning on heading to the mountains or some more remote locations, a four-wheel drive is recommended.

  • What’s the speed limit in Tbilisi?

    The speed limit in urban areas across Georgia is typically 60 kilometers per hour (37 miles per hour), but certain roads, such as the George W. Bush route that goes to the airport, have higher limits. The speed limit on rural roads is 90 km/h (55 mph), and highways have a speed limit of 110 km/h (68 mph).

  • Where are the best places to park in Tbilisi?

    Most street parking in Tbilisi is owned by the City Council and you’ll have to pay for a permit, which you can get at any bank. You can get daily, weekly, or monthly permits. Daily ones cost approximately 1-2 GEL ($0.37-0.75), while weekly permits cost between 4 and 10 GEL ($1.50-3.75). You can also leave your car at other public parking lots, such as the one at Rike Park.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Tbilisi?

    On average a rental car in Tbilisi costs ₪234 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Tbilisi?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty (₪99/day), Rentmotors (₪113/day) and Alamo (₪114/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel 0108 (1 kilometers from city center).

  • How much is gas price in Tbilisi?

    The average gas price in Tbilisi is ₪17.11 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪205 and ₪274, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Tbilisi?

    Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Tbilisi.

  • Which car rental companies are at Tbilisi Intl airport (TBS)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Tbilisi Intl airport include Avis, Tbilisi Cars, Europcar, GTG Car Rental, Alamo, GREEN MOTION, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Budget, GSS Car Rental Georgia and AbbyCar Car Rentals.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Tbilisi Intl airport (TBS)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Tbilisi Intl airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Europcar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Budget, Rentmotors, Ace, and Sixt.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Tbilisi?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Tbilisi?

    A Premium car rental in Tbilisi costs ₪339 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Tbilisi?

    An Intermediate car rental in Tbilisi costs ₪222 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Tbilisi?

    A Standard car rental in Tbilisi costs ₪253 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Tbilisi?

    In Tbilisi, cars are most frequently rented at City Rent a Car 1a Meskhia St (1 km from city center ).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Tbilisi?

    On average a rental car in Tbilisi costs ₪1,640 per week (₪234 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Tbilisi?

    On average a rental car in Tbilisi costs ₪7,028 per month (₪234 per day).

  • Which car rental companies in Tbilisi have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

    Some car rental companies in Tbilisi which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis, Europcar and Alamo

Tbilisi car rental reviews and directory

Alamo

8.6

Very good

6 reviews

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.0

Locations in Tbilisi

Kote Afkhazi St 32

+995 577 34 70 70

Monday09:00 - 19:00
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Tbilisi International Airport

+995 577 34 70 70

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2022

KAYAK
Very helpful staff at Tbilisi airport. Thanks ! But it was a premiere for us to rent a car without written contract. Quite worrying. But finally everything went well and the car was OK.

1 out of 1

Avis

5.3

Most popular

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

6.0

Locations in Tbilisi

Courtyard By Marriott Tbilisi

+995 32 292 35 94

Monday09:00 - 19:00
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Tbilisi International Airport

+995 32 292 35 94

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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4.8 Mediocre

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

The air conditioner of our car (Toyota Land Cruiser) was not working properly

2.0 Poor

Aug 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

The car lacked a tire air pressure cap on the front right tire. A safety catastrophe waiting to happen. I will be contacting Avis for a FULL REFUND.

5.2 Fair

Aug 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Third world service. The car wasn't clean, not on time, the front window had a crack, on return at the airport there were no signs where to return, etc....

Cons:

The car was good, but it didn't have any modern safety sistem.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Ana provided great customer service at the office in Tbilisi.

Cons:

The price didn't include the extra fee of dropping the car in Yerevan.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2023

KAYAK
I had to pay for the drop off in another city, which was written anywhwre in my reservation.

1 out of 2

Budget

4.8

Mediocre

5 reviews

Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

4.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.8

Value for money

4.4

Locations in Tbilisi

37 Rustaveli Avenue

+995 32 223 41 12

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Tbilisi International Airport

+995 32 223 41 12

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2.0 Poor

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

There was no one at the counter at the reserved time, and after 30 minutes of waiting I had to rent another car from a different agency, and try to cancel this one.

2.0 Poor

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

They never showed up, and i never picked up my car.

8.0 Very good

Apr 2022

KAYAK
The car was delivered dirty inside and outside. They should be more professional and careful.

1 out of 1

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

10.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Best rated

Locations in Tbilisi

6 N. Nikoladze St

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
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Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:00
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Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport- Meet & Greet Service

Monday07:00 - 23:00
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Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
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Tbilisi Downtown

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Tibilisi Hotel Delivery

Monday07:00 - 23:00
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Tbilisi Cars

10.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

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85/24 Zakaria Paliashvili Street, Tbilisi

+995 557 76 37 37

Monday05:30 - 20:30
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Tbilisi Airport (TBS), Desk and Meet & Greet Service

+995 557 76 37 37

Monday05:15 - 20:45
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AbbyCar Car Rentals

8.0

Very good

No reviews available

Locations in Tbilisi

6 Giorgi Saakadze Descent

+30 21 2213 5282

Monday10:00 - 19:00
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Tbilisi International Airport

+30 21 2213 5282

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Sixt

7.3

Good

No reviews available

Locations in Tbilisi

44 Kote Abkhazi St

+995 32 243 99 11

Monday10:00 - 19:00
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Saturday11:00 - 17:00
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Arrival Hall

+995 32 243 99 11

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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Hertz

6.1

Okay

No reviews available

3 locations in Tbilisi

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1 Rose Revolution Square

+995 597 99 44 53

Monday09:00 - 19:00
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53 Kote Abkhazi

+995 597 99 44 53

Monday09:30 - 18:30
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Friday09:30 - 18:30
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Tbilisi Internatonal Ap

+995 597 99 44 53

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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keddy by Europcar

6.0

Okay

No reviews available

4 locations in Tbilisi

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#5 D. Agmashenebeli AL 12 km

Monday09:30 - 18:30
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Meet & Greet Station- Meeting Point At Arrival Hall

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Meidan Square Kraselnaya 6

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Tbilisi Downtown

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GREEN MOTION

4.2

Mediocre

No reviews available

Locations in Tbilisi

Samgebro 6

+995 551 34 88 44

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Tbilisi International Airport

+995 551 34 88 44

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Rentmotors

3.4

Poor

No reviews available

Locations in Tbilisi

Abano street 15/6

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Europe Square, Rike Underground Parking

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Tbilisi International Airport

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GTG Car Rental

No score available yet

Cheapest deal

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2 Ivane Machabeli St

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Freedom Square

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Rezo Tabukashvili #39/8

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Tbilisi International Airport

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Naniko

No score available yet

4 locations in Tbilisi

from ₪174/day

Locations in Tbilisi

49 Kote Afkhazi Street

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82 Vasil Barnov St, Tbilisi, Georgia

Monday10:00 - 19:00
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Tbilisi Downtown

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Tbilisi International Airport

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Europcar

No score available yet

3 locations in Tbilisi

from ₪285/day

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129 D Agmashenebeli Alley

+995 591 17 67 93

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42 Kote Apkhazi Street

+995 591 17 67 93

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Tbilisi International Airport

+995 591 17 67 93

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

3 locations in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

5, 12Km, D.Agmashenebeli Alley

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Kote Abkhazi 22

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Meidan Square Kraselnaya 6

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Ace

No score available yet

2 locations in Tbilisi

from ₪328/day

Locations in Tbilisi

129 Davit Aghmashenebeli Ave

+995 558 00 05 19

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8 Sandro Shanshiashvili St.

+995 592 71 06 06

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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City Rent a Car

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2 locations in Tbilisi

from ₪164/day

Locations in Tbilisi

1a Meskhia St

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Tbilisi International Airport

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Dollar

No score available yet

2 locations in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

53 Kote Afkhazi Street, Tbilisi, Georgia

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Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel

+995 32 230 78 90

Monday09:00 - 19:00
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Tbilisi

from ₪237/day

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Kote Afkhazi St 32

+995 577 96 70 70

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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Tbilisi International Airport

+995 577 96 70 70

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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ETS Cars

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2 locations in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

Giorgi Saakadze Descent #6

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Tbilisi International Airport

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GSS Car Rental Georgia

No score available yet

2 locations in Tbilisi

from ₪210/day

Locations in Tbilisi

10 Shalva Dadiani st, , Georgia

Monday10:00 - 19:00
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International Airpor

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Lari Rent

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2 locations in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

28 Kote Abkhazi str. Tbilisi, Georgia Working hours 24 / 7 Social network

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Tbilisi Aiport

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National

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2 locations in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

Kote Afkhazi St 32

+995 577 96 70 70

Monday09:00 - 19:00
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Tbilisi International Airport

+995 577 96 70 70

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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Super Car Rent

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2 locations in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

Arrivals Hall, Tbilisi International Airport

+995 577 54 77 94

Monday09:00 - 19:00
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Tbilisi, Rustaveli Avenue #23

+995 577 54 77 94

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TravelCar

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2 locations in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

Kote Abkhazi 22 Tbilisi Georgia

Monday10:00 - 19:00
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Tbilisi airport

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AcaRent

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One location in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

Kvishkheti str N2 A

+995 568 64 08 80

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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Car 1

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One location in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

Rezo Tabukashvili / Meskhia Street

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Car4You

No score available yet

One location in Tbilisi

from ₪249/day

Locations in Tbilisi

25a, Giorgi Chkondideli Str, Tbilisi, , Georgia

+995 595 85 72 00

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
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Final Rentals

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One location in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

24A Shalva Dadiani Street, Tbilisi, Georgia - Contact: 00 995557171144 https://goo.gl/maps/TtowYP7u9zva55i7A

+995 557 17 11 44

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LLC Geo Car Rental

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One location in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

59 Ana Politkovskaia Street

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MiMiNO RENT CAR

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One location in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

Tbilisi International Airport

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O Rental Car Services

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One location in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

3 Ertso Street

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Thrifty

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One location in Tbilisi

Locations in Tbilisi

Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel

+995 32 230 78 90

Monday09:00 - 19:00
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16 travelers who rented a car in Tbilisi gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4

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Good to know

Most popular agency

Avis

Most popular car type

Premium

Average price

₪234/day

Good deal

₪203/day

When to book a rental car in Tbilisi

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