Tbilisi travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tbilisi
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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tbilisi has to offer.
When to visit Tbilisi
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.
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 The shortest flight to Tbilisi from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 19h 40m.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Tbilisi. The most popular bus station is Tbilisi Central Bus Station, located 5 km from downtown Tbilisi. Tbilisi Mari Market is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.
Airports near Tbilisi
Airlines serving Tbilisi
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 C$ 81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 175 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Namaste Hostel and Envoy Hostel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tbilisi
Most booked hotels in Tbilisi
Renting a car in Tbilisi
Renting a car in Tbilisi costs C$ 47 per day, on average, or C$ 283 if you want to rent it for 6 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.69 per litre in Tbilisi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.20 and C$ 26.93. The most frequently booked car type in Tbilisi is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.