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 301
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tbilisi in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 301
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 flydubai, Air Arabia and Emirates. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 3h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Tbilisi is to pick up a car hire from Batumi, which is about 261 km from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Tbilisi Cars and Street Rent a Car, among others, in Batumi.

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 flydubai, Air Arabia and Emirates. The shortest flight to Tbilisi from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 3h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Tbilisi is to pick up a car hire from Batumi, which is about 261 km from Tbilisi. You’ll find branches of Tbilisi Cars and Street Rent a Car, among others, in Batumi.

Airports near Tbilisi

TBSTbilisi Intl

Airlines serving Tbilisi

Lufthansa
Good (8,137 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,119 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,006 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (944 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,994 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,626 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,413 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,338 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (437 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,956 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 Tbilisi View Hotel, Tbilisi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 406 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from AED 81 to AED 1,052 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Tbilisi are about 33% 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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Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 676+
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Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 445+
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Fabrika Hostel & Suites - Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 173+
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Hiring a car in Tbilisi

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs AED 186 per day, on average, or AED 742 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay AED 5.15 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 61.69 and AED 82.26. The most frequently booked car type in Tbilisi is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Creta or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Tbilisi costs AED 186 per day, on average, or AED 742 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Tbilisi.

Expect to pay AED 5.15 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 61.69 and AED 82.26. The most frequently booked car type in Tbilisi is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Creta or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Tbilisi

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