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 7 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 Canada departs from Ottawa and takes around 34h 10m.
Another option to get to Batumi is to pick up a car rental from Tbilisi, which is about 162 miles from Batumi. You’ll find branches of Hertz 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 downtown 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 C$ 50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 81 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 1.69 per litre in Batumi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.22 and C$ 26.96. 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 rental cars (Toyota Prius c or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.