With a population of 121,806, Batumi is the largest city in Ajaria, Georgia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Batumi has to offer.
When flying to Batumi, you’ll arrive at Batumi (BUS), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Batumi from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 3h 35m.
Another option to get to Batumi is to pick up a car hire from Tbilisi, which is about 162 miles from Batumi. You’ll find branches of City Rent a Car and CarWiz, among others, in Tbilisi.
Bus operates bus routes to Batumi. The most popular bus station is Batumi Radisson Blu Hotel, located 0.7 miles from the city centre of Batumi. Batumi Budget Georgia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Batumi to great affordable options like the Hotel Aisi, Batumi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 213 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay AED 4.52 per litre in Batumi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 54.21 and AED 72.28. The most frequently booked car type in Batumi is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Prius c or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.