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 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.
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How much does it cost to clear a car from Georgia through Russian customs?
Clearing a car from Georgia through Russian customs as a private individual involves a single customs duty based on the car's age and engine size, a recycling fee and a processing fee.
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Can you buy a car in Georgia and drive it in Russia on Georgian plates?
A foreigner can buy a car in Georgia and register it in their name at the Service Agency, receiving Georgian plates.
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What do Georgian licence plates look like?
A standard Georgian plate is white with the format two letters, three digits, two letters, for example AA-123-AA, with the Georgian flag and the code GE on the left.
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How do you get or exchange a driving licence in Georgia?
You can exchange a foreign licence for a Georgian one without a test at the Service Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, for a fee of about 15 GEL.
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Can you drive in Georgia with a Russian driving licence?
Yes, you can drive in Georgia on a valid Russian licence, as with licences from other countries, for one year from your last entry into the country.
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How do you check and pay a fine in Georgia?
Traffic fines in Georgia can be checked on the Ministry of Internal Affairs website by vehicle or document number and paid online there; you can also pay through banking apps and payment terminals.