The fleet
Every class of car, and what it is actually for
Prices below are indicative starting points from local Georgian suppliers. Search your dates to see live prices, exact models and availability for Tbilisi, Batumi or Kutaisi airport.
Economy
e.g. Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10
Small, light on fuel and easy to park in Tbilisi's tight old-town streets. The cheapest way to get mobile.
Best for: City trips, couples, short stays
Check availabilityCompact
e.g. Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent
A step up in comfort and boot space while staying cheap to run. The sweet spot for most visitors.
Best for: Day trips, Kakheti wine roads
Check availabilitySedan
e.g. Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata
Georgia's default comfortable cruiser. Smooth on the motorway runs to Batumi or Kutaisi.
Best for: Longer drives, business, airport runs
Check availabilitySUV
e.g. Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander
Higher clearance for the rougher roads up to Kazbegi and the wine country, without going full off-road.
Best for: Mountains, mixed roads, families
Check availability4x4 / Off-road
e.g. Toyota Land Cruiser, Mitsubishi Delica
Genuine four-wheel drive for Svaneti, Tusheti and Omalo. The roads up there demand it; do not skimp.
Best for: Svaneti, Tusheti, high mountains
Check availabilityMinivan
e.g. Mercedes Vito, Toyota Alphard
Room for the whole group and the luggage. Popular for airport pickups and multi-family trips.
Best for: Groups, airport transfers
Check availabilityWhich car for which trip?
City and wine country: an economy or compact car is plenty for Tbilisi, day trips and the gentle roads of Kakheti. Cheap to run and easy to park.
Kazbegi and mixed mountains: a sedan handles the paved Military Highway, but an SUV is more relaxed on the climbs and in shoulder-season weather.
Svaneti and Tusheti: take a genuine 4x4. The high passes to Mestia, Ushguli and Omalo are rough and seasonal, and a normal car will not cope.
Groups and airport runs: a minivan keeps a family or a group of friends together with room for the luggage, and is popular for Kutaisi pickups.
Good to know
Booking questions
Most suppliers accept a national licence in the Latin alphabet. If your licence is not in Latin script, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. Always carry the original licence, your passport and the rental agreement while driving.