How much does a trip to Georgia cost, and how much money should you bring?
A rough daily and weekly budget, excluding flights.
Short answer
Excluding flights, a budget trip around Georgia costs roughly 120-180 GEL per person per day, and a comfortable one with good accommodation and restaurants 250-400 GEL. That is about 900-2,800 GEL per person per week. Accommodation and season matter most: Batumi is noticeably pricier in summer.
Why
- Accommodation is the biggest cost, with prices varying several times between cheap flats and hotels.
- Eating out is moderately priced: lunch for one is usually 20-40 GEL.
- Transport within and between cities is cheap unless you take taxis over long distances.
Details
Tours, wine and souvenirs quickly add up, so allow a 15-20% buffer. Tourists from Russia need to bring the whole amount in cash, as Russian cards do not work in Georgia.
Tip
Set aside 10-15% of your budget for extras: airport taxis, tours and souvenirs often cost more than planned.
What may differ
Costs are noticeably higher at the seaside in summer and over holidays, while accommodation and tours are cheaper off-season.
Common misconception
Georgia is so cheap that a minimal budget will do.
What actually happens
Food and transport are cheap, but peak-season accommodation, tours and tourist-area restaurants cost European prices.
People also ask
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Sources
Prices were collected in September and early October 2026 and are given as ranges; they vary between shops and districts.
How much a holiday in Georgia costsRelated questions
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How much does it cost to live in Georgia per month?
One person living modestly in Tbilisi needs roughly 1,100-1,800 US dollars a month including rent.
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How much do cigarettes cost in Georgia?
A pack of well-known international cigarette brands costs about 8-9 GEL in Georgia, while local and budget brands are cheaper.
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How much is Borjomi in Georgia, and why is it expensive in Russia?
In Georgian shops a half-litre bottle of Borjomi usually costs around 2-3 GEL, several times cheaper than in Russia.
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How much does food cost in Georgia?
Lunch at an ordinary café in Georgia costs about 20-40 GEL per person, khinkali usually cost 1-2 GEL each, and an Adjarian khachapuri in a restaurant is 14-25 GEL.