How to arrange a transfer to Tbilisi or order and choose a taxi correctly
A special topic for conversation is transport in Georgia. To help the tourist, the Madloba catalog presents the best tips on choosing a way of travel. We have analyzed the pros and cons of transfer, car rental for self-driving, studied the best taxi services in Georgia. Get ready for an adventure!
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Today we will try to figure out what is still more convenient, transfer with driver or rent a car and self-driving.
If you have already been to Georgia, you can imagine what kind of movement there is. If not, I will try to explain. At the entrance to Tbilisi, moving along a four-lane one-way street with a permitted speed of 90 km per hour, a car was going in reverse to meet us exactly in the middle, the driver did not even bother to go to the extreme row. Well, we noticed it in time. You can be punished for a solid line only if you have an accident, that is, simply crossing it is not punishable in any way. Everyone drives fast, close to each other and practically does not follow the rules.
It is almost impossible to meet an unscarred car here. Such a driving style. Smoking in a car is a separate topic. Everyone smokes at the wheel, even minibus drivers. Moreover, it is forbidden to throw cigarette butts out the window, so the ashtray in the cabin is an unchangeable attribute.
And so, to order a transfer not with a smoking, aggressively driving car driver, this is another task with an asterisk. By the way, this is one of the most compelling reasons why tourists choose to rent a car.
But let's talk about the transfer, is it really that bad.
Transfer from the airport to Tbilisi
Of course, you can get there by bus or train yourself, but moving around with luggage on your shoulders is still a pleasure. After all, no one will take you directly to the door of the hotel, in Tbilisi you will have to change either by taxi or by other public transport. It will definitely not leave good impressions about the trip.
Speaking about the transfer in Georgia, and starting to look for options on the Internet, you will immediately stumble upon the KiwiTaxi service. A nice website in Russian, everything is accessible and understandable and not cheap prices.
If you search a little longer, you can find the GoTrip service. Let's talk about him in more detail today. The site is in English, but intuitive even for a person who is far from foreign languages. Studying the reviews, we understand that the "Georgian driving style" is not found in this organization. Drivers observe traffic rules and speed limits throughout the journey.
However, transfer from the airport to Tbilisi, this is not the longest route. If you arrive at Kutaisi airport, or your way is not to Tbilisi, a transfer will be absolutely necessary. The GoTrip service is available throughout Georgia.
On the GoTrip website, all prices are in dollars and larina KiwiTaxi in rubles. Let's compare the cost by Tbilisi - Batumi route, to understand the pricing policy of these two organizations. And so, the much-vaunted KiwiTaxi will have a trip cost for two passengers of more than 9,000 rubles, depending on the car. On the GoTrip website, the price for the same transfer is indicated at 219 GEL or 69 dollars. Even if you round the dollar up and count 74 rubles, the cost will be a little more than 5000 rubles. For comparison, we took the most budget positions of the two companies, but the difference is noticeable. So why pay more?
By the way, the difference in cost is easily explained by the fact that KiwiTaxi is a hyped platform that everyone knows about, and GoTrip is a local transfer, not so popularized among tourists.
In GoTaxi, the punctuality of drivers also impresses. Be prepared that the car will be waiting for you exactly at the appointed time, which is not typical for Georgia.
You can see the cost of the trip on the website, and it remains unchanged. Without prepayment. Payment is made on the spot to the driver. Also, for convenience, there is a free cancellation of the booked car, but not less than a day in advance.
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Advantages of GoTrip
- No prepayment, payment upon the fact to the driver.
- The price on the website is final.
- The price is for the car, not for the number of passengers.
- Drivers are not reckless on the road.
- Stops en route along the way where required. The driver waits as long as necessary.
- If you plan to go to a place deviating from the planned path, there is an opportunity to make a complex route on the site.
- Free cancellation of the order per day.
- A lot of positive reviews.
The disadvantages were not found
Local transfer operates throughout Georgia, however, if we consider the top most popular destinations from Tbilisi, we can distinguish the following:
Gudauri.
In the winter season, this is just a godsend. And this way to get to the slope is the most convenient, fast and comfortable. However, it is worth clarifying about the presence of a trunk or a special box on the roof of the car for your equipment.
Kazbegi.
Or the Georgian Military Road. This is a popular route at any time of the year. What is there only an observation deck at almost the highest point, or the Trinity Church on the mountain in Stepantsminda. By the way, this is the nearest large settlement to the Russian border.
Batumi.
Transfer to Batumi it makes sense if you're not eating alone and also want to see the sights along the way. For example, go to Kutaisi, Mtskheta or Uplistsikhe. Otherwise, it will be faster to get by train from Tbilisi to Batumi in 5 hours.
Although I still know the disadvantage of the GoTrip transfer, it does not work in Russia. Therefore, it will not be possible to get from Vladikavkaz this way. But there is always an opportunity to get to the border on your own, and order a transfer from the territory of Georgia.
There is also a regular bus on the Vladikavkaz - Tbilisi route. True, such a loud name is an ordinary minibus, but it performs its function properly.
When fly to Georgia with a transfer or hitchhiking from Vladikavkaz does not want at all, you can fly to Yerevan and order a transfer to Tbilisi. GoTrip works on this route. And in the conditions of the ban, getting to Georgia through Yerevan is considered almost the best solution for tourists.
Yerevan - Gudauri is also a popular destination, but do not believe the navigators who promise to take you to your destination in 7 hours. It is worth laying at least 12 hours on the road, and this does not take into account the time of passing the border.
If you are not confused by the conditions of Pobeda Airlines and are traveling with a company of at least two people, then a flight to Gyumri Airport and a transfer to Tbilisi will be a good alternative.
Taxi in Tbilisi, how to order
Yandex works well in Tbilisi and Batumi.Taxi. But, independently view the shortest and fastest route. The story is fresh in our memory, how the driver drove from the city center to a remote area along a bypass road, and the initially set price tripled. In such cases, you need to contact the technical support of the service. Maybe we will influence the quality of taxis and eliminate the possibility of unscrupulous drivers working.
Car rental in Tbilisi
If the transfer is ordered for a one-time use, then the car is advised to book immediately at the right time for all planned trips. The longer the rental period, the cheaper the cost of one day comes out. If you are not afraid of the driving style of the locals and you need a car for several days at once, then this is a great option.
Transfer as an alternative to excursions
There is a section "tours" on the GoTrip website. These are already compiled routes for beginners. If you come to Georgia and you don't have an understanding of what exactly you want to see, this is a great alternative. But it is worth remembering that the guide's services are not included in the price. Of course, the driver can tell some interesting stories along the way, but this will only be his desire, not his duty. So most likely you will have to study all the information yourself.
Let's summarize the results
- Transfer in Georgia is constantly developing and is an excellent option for short-term trips.
- If you choose Vladikavkaz or Armenia, then the second wins from the convenience of the transfer.
- For long independent trips, choose car rental.
- If you are interested in history, it is better to choose guided tours.
Have a great trip and we wish you to make the right choice for a comfortable stay.
Other useful recommendations and reviews can be found on the pages of the Madloba catalog. Here you will find not only tourist routes, sightseeing plans, but also valuable descriptions and customer reviews of all establishments in major cities of the country.
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