City transport and parking
How to use the metro and buses in Tbilisi, how to pay your fare, what taxis cost in Tbilisi and Batumi and how to pay for parking.
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How do you use the Tbilisi metro, and how much is the fare?
A metro ride in Tbilisi costs 1 GEL and includes 90 minutes of transfers to buses, municipal minibuses and the Bagebi-University ropeway.
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How much is a taxi in Batumi, and how do you call one?
In Batumi it's easiest to book a taxi through apps such as Bolt, which show the fare upfront; a city ride usually costs 5-10 GEL.
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How do you pay for parking in Batumi?
In Batumi, street parking is paid with a pass for a day, week, month or longer rather than by the hour.
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How do you pay for parking in Tbilisi, and how much does it cost?
Central Tbilisi has hourly zones costing 1 to 3 GEL an hour depending on the zone, with the first 15 minutes free.
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Why are elevators paid in Georgia, and how much do they cost?
Paid lifts in Georgia are mostly found in old apartment blocks, where residents maintain the lift themselves, and a ride costs a few tetri, usually 10 to 20.
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How much is a taxi in Tbilisi, and how do you call one?
The easiest way to get a taxi in Tbilisi is through the Bolt, Yandex Go or Maxim apps: you see the price in advance, and a ride around the centre usually costs 5-15 GEL.
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How much is public transport in Batumi, and how do you pay?
City buses in Batumi are cheapest with the Batumi Card transport card, while paying with a contactless bank card costs more, about 1 GEL.
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How much is public transport in Tbilisi, and how do you pay?
A ride on a bus, the metro or a municipal minibus in Tbilisi costs 1 GEL, with free transfers within 90 minutes.