A Guide to Scooter and E-Scooter Rentals in Tbilisi and Batumi: Prices, Tips, and More

In recent years, electric scooter rentals have become a popular and convenient way to travel around Georgian cities, especially in tourist destinations such as Tbilisi and Batumi. In this article, we will talk about which scooters can be rented in these cities, about tariffs and favorable offers, as well as give useful tips on how to use electric scooters more economically.

Scooter rental in Tbilisi

There are several electric scooter rental services in Tbilisi, each of which has its own characteristics and pricing policy. Let's look at the most popular ones: Bolt, Scroll, Jet and Bird.

1. Bolt

Pricing plans:

The start is 0.35 lari, then 0.29 lari per minute.

Pause and booking — 0.1 GEL per minute.

Unlocking the scooter is free.

How to save money:

The best rates in the morning: from Monday to Thursday until 11:00 a.m. during the morning rush hour — 0.25 lari per minute.

Bonuses: Sometimes free starts are provided, which can reduce the cost of the trip.

Subscription: The "Plus" subscription is GEL 3.90 per month, which allows you not to pay for the start of the trip. The subscription allows you to take up to 5 scooters at a time.

1. Scroll

Pricing plans:

The start is 1 lari, then 0.55 lari per minute.

The Qari electric scooter can be rented at the same price.

How to save money:

The app sometimes gives free starts, but the exact conditions are unclear.

Registration is simple: just a phone number or email.

It is important that the minimum amount for depositing funds in the application is GEL 20.

1. Jet

Pricing plans:

The start is 0.35 lari, then 0.35 lari per minute.

There is a subscription for GEL 2.9 per month, which cancels the start fee, leaving only the payment for the duration of the trip.

The hourly rate is GEL 18 per 1 hour.

How to save money:

In the morning, from Monday to Thursday until 11:00, tariffs are reduced to 0.25 GEL per minute.

The hourly rate allows you to save 15% compared to the per-minute rate.

Referral program — get bonuses for attracting friends, and your friend will receive a discount on trips.

1. Bird

Pricing plans:

The start is 1 lari, then 0.55 lari per minute.

The minimum rental price is 3 GEL.

How to save money:

The minimum cost of the trip will be GEL 3, even if you only drive for a couple of minutes.

General tips:

All services require linking a bank card for payment.

The time on the scooter depends on its charging, which is always displayed in the app.

Scooter rental in Batumi

Batumi, like Tbilisi, is a popular tourist destination, where renting electric scooters has become a convenient way to get around the resort. Let's consider the four main electric scooter rental services in Batumi: toGO, Scroll from Bird, Jet and toGO GE.

1. toGO GE

Pricing plans:

Activation is 1 GEL, then from 0.3 GEL per minute.

The hourly rate is GEL 20 per 1 hour.

How to save money:

When you top up your app account with GEL 25, you will receive 30 bonuses, GEL 50 — 65 bonuses, etc.

The bonus system helps you get discounts on rentals.

When renting a scooter, it blocks GEL 5 on the card, which is returned at the end of the trip.

Features:

toGO GE scooters are the main ones in Batumi, and they can be found all along the embankment.

The speed limit on the embankment is 15 km/h, outside the embankment — up to 25 km/h.

1. Scroll by Bird

Pricing plans:

The start is 1 GEL, then 0.5 GEL per minute.

The minimum cost of the trip is 3 GEL.

How to save money:

To use Scroll, you need to top up your account with at least GEL 20. This is a disadvantage, as the extra money remains in the balance, even if you do not plan to ride further.

Features:

Scooters are limited to a speed of 15 km/h.

The Scroll service has limitations on account replenishment and lack of flexibility compared to others.

1. Jet

Pricing plans:

The start is 1 GEL, then 0.3 GEL per minute.

The hourly rate is 16 lari.

How to save money:

The popular Daily fare is GEL 22.9 per day with no restrictions on the number of trips. Includes up to 40 minutes on each scooter.

There is a "Plus" subscription for GEL 8 per month, which allows you to start for free without paying extra for the start of the trip.

Features:

Jet scooters are the only ones in Batumi where there are no speed limits on some sections, which allows you to accelerate up to 25 km/h on the entire embankment.

The app shows all information about tariffs, charging, and available scooters.

1. toGO (new version)

It includes many white and red scooters all over Batumi.

The application is simple and convenient, and scooters are quickly accessible by QR code.

Tips on using scooters in Batumi and Tbilisi

Safety:

Pay attention to the speed limits in cities. In Batumi on the embankment, the speed is limited to 15 km/h.

Always wear a helmet (if equipped), especially at higher speeds in certain areas.

Availability:

Apps usually show the availability of scooters near you. Make sure that the scooter is charged before starting the ride.

It is important to check whether the scooter is available for booking through the app and its cost.

Weather and time of day:

In the evening, the speed limit can be lifted, which makes it possible to ride faster.

Pay attention to the weather conditions. Roads can be slippery in rainy weather.