Cars: rental, driving and customs
What fuel costs, whether you can drive on a foreign license, how to rent a car, how to check and pay a fine and what customs clearance will cost you.
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How much does petrol cost in Georgia?
In summer 2026 a litre of Premium 95 petrol in Georgia cost just under 4 GEL, diesel about 4 GEL or slightly more, and autogas around 1 lari 60 tetri.
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How much does it cost to clear a car through customs in Georgia?
Excise on a passenger car cleared in Georgia depends on the engine volume and on the age of the car, either up to 6 years inclusive or older.
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How does the driver penalty points system work in Georgia?
Each driving licence in Georgia gets 100 points for the calendar year, offences deduct points, and when they run out the right to drive is suspended for 1 year.
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How can you check a car before buying it in Georgia?
Before buying a car in Georgia you can order a legal status certificate from the MIA Service Agency, which shows the registration data, attachment, pledge, tax pledge and wanted status.
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How do you register a car or transfer ownership in Georgia?
Cars in Georgia are registered and transferred at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Service Agency, in its service centers or online, with an inspection act and the owner's documents.
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What should you do after a road accident in Georgia?
After a road accident in Georgia, the driver must stop at once, switch on the hazard lights, report to the police and wait at the scene for an authorized officer.
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Do children need a car seat in a car or taxi in Georgia?
A child under 3 in Georgia rides on the rear seat in a child seat, and children under 12 may not ride in the front seat of a car.
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Can you talk on the phone while driving in Georgia, and what is the fine?
Using a mobile phone while driving in Georgia is banned and the fine is 50 GEL, but you may talk through an earpiece or speakerphone with both hands free.
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Do you need car insurance to enter Georgia by car?
A car with foreign plates entering Georgia needs compulsory civil liability insurance for the whole stay, and the shortest policy covers 15 days.
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Do you need winter tyres or snow chains in Georgia?
From 1 December to 1 March, winter tyres are required on the road sections set by a government decree, and police may also require chains on the driving wheels.
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Do you have to drive with headlights on during the day in Georgia?
In Georgia, daytime low beams are required only in cases named by law, such as organized convoys, groups of children being carried, oversized loads, towing and motorcycles.
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What is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in Georgia?
Drivers in Georgia must not have more than 0.3 promille of alcohol in their blood, and liability starts above that value.
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Is a vehicle inspection required in Georgia, and how do you check when yours is due?
Periodic vehicle inspection is mandatory in Georgia, and a passenger car is first inspected 4 years after release, then every 2 years and every year once it is older than 8 years.
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How much does car rental cost in Georgia, and what do you need?
Car rental prices in Georgia depend heavily on season, car class and duration: summer and holidays cost more, while off-season and week-plus rentals make the daily rate much cheaper.
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Where can you buy car insurance in Georgia?
If you enter Georgia in a foreign-registered car, you need mandatory third-party liability insurance, bought at the border or online before entry for the length of your trip.
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How far over the speed limit can you go in Georgia, and what are the fines?
In Georgia you are fined for exceeding the limit by more than 15 km/h: under amendments passed by parliament in June 2026, 15-30 km/h over costs 50 GEL, 30-50 km/h over 100 GEL, and more than 50 km/h over 300 GEL.