Explore Georgia by car

Explore Georgia by car

Five places that are better with your own wheels: three ski resorts, the high valleys of Svaneti and the wine country of Kakheti. Pick a destination, then pick the car for the road.

Destinations

Where to drive

Each destination has its own page with the drive, the photos and cars suited to the road.

The fleet

SUVs for Georgia's mountain roads

Higher ground clearance and room for skis, luggage and passengers. Four of these five destinations are mountain drives.

Why drive yourself

Georgia is a country for road trips

  1. 01

    Your own timetable

    Minibuses and tours run on their schedule. With a car you leave when the light is right and stop wherever the view is.

  2. 02

    The places in between

    Monasteries, viewpoints and village wine cellars sit off the main road, where buses don't stop.

  3. 03

    One car, several trips

    Ski in Gudauri, then head east to Kakheti for the wine. One rental covers both.

  4. 04

    Cars from local hosts

    Trentro lists cars from hosts across Georgia, with the daily price on every listing and pick-up in Tbilisi, Kutaisi or Batumi.

Where to start

Start at the airport

Each of Georgia's three international airports is a natural start: Tbilisi for Gudauri, Bakuriani and Kakheti, Kutaisi for Svaneti, and Batumi for Goderdzi.

Questions

Planning a road trip in Georgia

Do I need a 4x4 to drive in Georgia?

Not for the main roads or for Kakheti, where any car will do. For the mountain resorts in winter, an all-wheel or four-wheel drive car on winter tyres is the sensible choice, and each destination page shows cars that fit.

Which airport should I fly into?

Tbilisi is closest to Gudauri, Bakuriani and Kakheti. Kutaisi is the usual start for Svaneti, and Batumi is the closest airport to Goderdzi. Each destination page lists the drive times.

Can I pick up the car at the airport?

Many hosts hand the car over at the airport. Choose airport pick-up when you search, or start from one of the airport pages.

When is the best time for a road trip in Georgia?

Late spring to autumn suits Svaneti, Kakheti and the mountain valleys, and the ski resorts come into their own in winter. Mountain roads are slower in snow, so allow extra time.

Find the car for your trip

Pick your dates and pick-up point, compare cars from local hosts, and book online.

Find your car