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

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.

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When to visit Tbilisi

Tbilisi in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 24
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tbilisi in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 24
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 The shortest flight to Tbilisi from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 19h 45m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tbilisi Mari Market, located 7 km from downtown 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 The shortest flight to Tbilisi from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 19h 45m.

Bus

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

Airports near Tbilisi

Airlines serving Tbilisi

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,724 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,684 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,066 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,183 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,851 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,088 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,168 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,890 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,128 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (401 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,908 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 Hotel Art Nebula, Tbilisi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 134 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tbilisi, with prices from C$ 14 to C$ 329 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tbilisi are about 35% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tbilisi

Most booked hotels in Tbilisi

Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 231+
Holiday Inn Tbilisi By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+

Renting a car in Tbilisi

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.85 and C$ 25.14. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tbilisi, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.85 and C$ 25.14. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tbilisi, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.