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 do you call a taxi in Kutaisi, and get to the airport?
In Kutaisi it is easiest to book a taxi through the Bolt app, where you can order rides around the city as well as to and from the airport.
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How do you call a taxi in Batumi, and get one from the airport?
In Batumi it is easiest to book a taxi through the Bolt app: you can order rides across the city and to or from the airport, and cars come in several categories such as Economy, Bolt, Premium and XL.
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Who pays for the lift in Georgian apartment buildings, and how?
In Georgian apartment buildings the lift is common property, so the owners of the flats pay for its upkeep themselves, each in proportion to their share.
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How do you use minibuses in Tbilisi, and how much is the fare?
A ride on a Tbilisi minibus is part of the standard 1 GEL fare for 90 minutes, which you pay with a Metromoney card or a bank card.
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How does a single-ticket transfer work on Tbilisi public transport?
There is no separate transfer ticket in Tbilisi: a 1 GEL fare gives unlimited rides on the metro, buses, minibuses and the Bagebi-University ropeway for 90 minutes.
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How do you use buses in Tbilisi, and where can you check routes online?
Tbilisi bus routes can be found through the website and the mobile app of the Tbilisi Transport Company (TTC), which offer a journey planner and live bus tracking.
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Until what time do the metro and buses run in Tbilisi and Batumi?
The Tbilisi metro runs from 6 am to midnight, with the last trains leaving the terminal stations around 00:00.
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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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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.