Transportation in Georgia: What Should Tourists Choose? Overview and Tips
Planning a trip to Georgia and not sure how to get around?
There are plenty of transport options here — from convenient metro and minibuses to car rentals and scenic funiculars.
In this guide, we explain how transportation works in Georgia, how to travel within and between cities, how much it costs, and how to choose the best option based on your route and budget. You’ll learn how buses and minibuses operate, where to call a taxi, when to rent a car, and which useful apps to download before your trip.
Georgia is a country where roads lead to mountains, the sea, and wineries 🍷
And we’ll help you choose the most convenient one 🚗
🚌 Public transportation in Georgia
Public transport is an affordable and convenient way to get around, especially in big cities.
🚇 Types of transport
Metro — only in Tbilisi (2 lines, 1₾ fare)
Buses — available in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi
Minibuses — the most common option
Funiculars and cable cars — Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Chiatura 😍
💳 Payment
Metromoney card — Tbilisi and Batumi
Kutaisi — cash or terminal
Minibuses — mostly cash
TKT.ge app
💰 Prices
Metro/bus — 1₾
Minibus — 1–1.5₾
Funicular — 2–3₾
Cable cars — 2–5₾
💡 Tip: Metromoney is the most convenient option.
🚖 Taxis and car sharing
Taxis are cheap and widely used in Georgia.
🚕 How to order
Bolt — most popular
Yandex Go — widely used
Maxim — cheaper but less reliable
💰 Prices
Tbilisi — 5–8₾
Airport — 30–35₾
Batumi/Kutaisi — 4–6₾
💡 Apps fix the price in advance.
🚗 Car rental in Georgia
A great option if you want more freedom and travel beyond cities.
📍 Where to rent
Europcar, Avis, SIXT
MyAuto.ge, Local Rent
📄 Requirements
Passport
Driver’s license
Age — 21+
Deposit — 200–500₾
💰 Prices
Economy — 60–90₾
SUV — 120–180₾
🅿️ Parking and traffic rules:
Paid parking zones exist in Tbilisi and Batumi (via Tbilisi Parking app)
Parking is often free in regions
Traffic rules are generally standard, but driving can be emotional
Fines are issued by license plate — rental companies may deduct from deposit
💡 When renting a car is especially выгодно:
If traveling across regions: Kakheti, Svaneti, Adjara
For remote villages, wineries, mountain monasteries
If you want full freedom from schedules
✨ A car in Georgia is not just transport —
it’s freedom, scenery, and spontaneous stops for churchkhela 💕
🚆 Intercity transport: trains, buses, minibuses
Georgia is compact, and traveling between cities is easy even without a car.
🚄 Trains
Routes: Tbilisi, Batumi, Zugdidi, Ozurgeti
Day and night trains available
Tbilisi–Batumi: ~5 hours
Tickets: railway.ge
💰 Price: 25–50₾
🚌 Intercity buses
Companies: Georgian Bus, Metro Georgia, Omnibus, CityBus
Modern buses with AC, Wi-Fi, toilet
💰 Price: 10–30₾
📲 Easy online booking
🚐 Minibuses
Most authentic way to travel
Depart when full (no fixed schedule)
Cheaper and faster
💰 Price: 5–20₾
⚠️ Cash only
💡 What to choose?
Comfort → train/bus
Speed & budget → minibus
Remote areas → minibus 🚐
✈️ Airport transfers
🛬 Tbilisi Airport
Bus №37 — 24/7
💰 1₾
Taxi — 30–40₾
Transfer — from 50₾
🛬 Kutaisi Airport
Georgian Bus / Omnibus
💰 20–30₾
Taxi — from 15₾
🛬 Batumi Airport
Taxi — from 15₾
Bolt / Yandex available
💡 Tip: at night, use transfer or app taxi
🧭 Tips for travelers
🔍 What to choose?
City → bus + taxi
Mountains → minibus/car
Between cities → train
Airport → transfer
💡 How to save money:
Use Metromoney / TKT
Book in advance
Use taxi apps
Car rental can be cheaper for groups
📲 Useful apps:
TKT.ge
Moovit
Bolt / Yandex
Google Maps
Waze
✨ Georgia is a country where even a ride in a minibus can turn into a small adventure. The key is to travel with heart, a map, and a few lari in your pocket 💛
We’ve done our best to gather as much useful information as possible about transportation in Georgia, so your trip is comfortable, clear, and full of great experiences 🚗🚌
If you’ve already been to Georgia — share in the comments what transport you used, what you liked, and what you didn’t. Your experience will help other travelers plan their routes and avoid unnecessary expenses.
If you still have questions — write below, and our team will gladly help you with everything you need to know.




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