Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Tbilisi travel guide

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With 1,11 million inhabitants, Tbilisi is the most populous city in Georgia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tbilisi has to offer.

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When to visit Tbilisi

Tbilisi in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tbilisi in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 176
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tbilisi in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Tbilisi, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Tbilisi

Plane

When flying to Tbilisi, you’ll arrive at Tbilisi Intl (TBS), which is located 14 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Tbilisi include Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Tbilisi is to pick up a car hire from Kutaisi, which is about 184 km from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Tbilisi Cars and Avis, among others, in Kutaisi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tbilisi Mari Market, located 7 km from the city centre of Tbilisi. Tbilisi Tbilisi is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Tbilisi, you’ll arrive at Tbilisi Intl (TBS), which is located 14 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Tbilisi include Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Tbilisi is to pick up a car hire from Kutaisi, which is about 184 km from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Tbilisi Cars and Avis, among others, in Kutaisi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tbilisi Mari Market, located 7 km from the city centre of Tbilisi. Tbilisi Tbilisi is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Tbilisi

TBSTbilisi Intl

Airlines serving Tbilisi

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 reviews)
China Southern
Good (94 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tbilisi

From 5-star hotels such as the The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi to great affordable options like the Timber Boutique Hotel, Tbilisi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 439 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B Old Tbilisi and Namaste Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from AED 81 to AED 911 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Tbilisi are about 43% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tbilisi

Most booked hotels in Tbilisi

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Ambassadori Tbilisi Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 481+
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Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 688+
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The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 673+
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Citrus Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 258+
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Iveria Inn Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 136+
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Hiring a car in Tbilisi

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs AED 148 per day, on average, or AED 593 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay AED 4.08 per litre in Tbilisi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 48.93 and AED 65.23. Compact (Renault Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tbilisi, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs AED 148 per day, on average, or AED 593 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay AED 4.08 per litre in Tbilisi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 48.93 and AED 65.23. Compact (Renault Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tbilisi, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Tbilisi

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 112/day

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