The most successful way to get acquainted with Georgia is to rent a car. You can get to the most inaccessible corners of the country by car, visit non-trivial places and drive along non-tourist routes. The best choice for traveling around the country is a mid-class all-wheel drive car, which, unlike cheap small cars, will calmly overcome mountain roads. In the winter months it is worth paying attention to a crossover even in the city.
To book a car, go to the search forms below, on the links of search aggregators or contact international rental firms – their contacts you will also find in the article. After prepayment, if any, a voucher with the details of the order will be sent to your e-mail.
When choosing a car, please note that the specified make and model are only an example. Specific car models within a particular group/class may vary depending on availability, equipment, number of passengers. An exception is the Localrent website, which collects offers of local small rental companies: there is an option to order a specific car.
- Search aggregators
- International companies
- Georgian companies
- Procedure of picking up
- Requirements for drivers
- Documents required
- Cost of car rental
- Insurance
- Mileage
- Add-ons
- Deposit
Car rental at Tbilisi airport through search aggregators
The point of aggregators is that they provide the results of various agents, suitable for your needs, in one place. You only have to choose the most suitable option.
Localrent
Aggregator Localrent, which entered the market in 2011, cooperates primarily with local rental companies of a particular tourist city. It works in more than 20 countries, including Georgia. One of its advantages is a small security deposit. In addition, as already mentioned, the site has an option to order a specific car.
Discover Cars
The search engine has a wide coverage in different countries, Georgia is not an exception. There are a lot of offers from both local rental firms and international car rental services.
Car rental at Tbilisi airport through international companies
AVIS
The international company Avis has offices in 165 countries, including Georgia. Among the advantages are flexible rates, free booking, and prompt execution of documents. You can choose both a budget car and an executive class car. Please note that you do not book a specific car, but a group (cars are combined by similar characteristics).
- Requirements for drivers: age from 21 years, driving experience from 1 year.
- Customer service at Tbilisi airport is provided round the clock. Contact phone number: +995 32 2923594.
Budget
This is a subsidiary of Avis. In the car fleet – a wide range of models: from economy to luxury class. Please note that you do not book a specific car, but a group (cars are united by similar characteristics).
- Driver’s age – from 21 years old, driving experience – from 1 year.
- Customer service is provided round the clock. Contact phone number: +995 (32) 223-4112.
Sixt
The fleet of the European company Sixt offers variants of any price category.
- Requirements for drivers: age from 19 years, driving experience from 1 year. Young drivers under the age of 21 and with minimal experience may be subject to a special fee (cost to be specified).
- Customer service at Tbilisi airport is provided round the clock. Contact phone number: +995 (32) 243-9911.
Hertz
One of the largest car rental companies in the world – Hertz – operates in 150 countries of the world, serving more than 10 thousand rental points. There is no such point at Tbilisi airport, clients are taken to the nearest service center, having previously agreed on the time of arrival.
- Requirements for drivers: age from 21 years, driving experience from 2 years.
- Customer service is provided round the clock. Contact phone number: +995 (597) 994-453.
Dollar
American company Dollar, which is a subsidiary of Hertz, has offices in 100 countries. Together with Thrifty company it serves more than 1,300 rental outlets.
There is no rental counter at Tbilisi airport, customers are taken to the nearest service center, having previously agreed on the time of arrival.
- Requirements for drivers: age from 21 years, driving experience from 2 years.
- Customer service is provided round the clock. Contact phone number: +995 (32) 230-7890.
Thrifty
The American company Thrifty, which is a subsidiary of Hertz, has offices in 100 countries. Together with Dollar, it serves more than 1,300 rental outlets.
There is no rental counter at Tbilisi airport, customers are taken to the nearest service center, having previously agreed on the time of arrival.
- Requirements for drivers: age from 21 years, driving experience from 2 years.
- Customer service is provided round the clock. Contact phone number: +995 (32) 230-7890.
Enterprise
The American car rental company Enterprise has a representative office at the airport of Georgia.
- The minimum age for renting is 21 years, driving experience – 1 year.
- Customer service is provided round the clock. Contact phone number: +995 (577) 96-7070.
Europcar
Europcar, one of the European short and medium-term car rental companies, has branches in 140 countries.
- Drivers aged 21 and older and with driving experience of 1 year or more can rent a car at Tbilisi airport.
- Customer service is provided round the clock. Contact phone number: +995 (591) 176-793.
Alamo
The company with American roots has branches in North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia.
- Minimum age for renting is 21 years, driving experience – 1 year.
- Customer service is provided round the clock. Contact phone number: +995 (577) 34-7070.
Car rental at Tbilisi airport through Georgian companies
Local companies do not have racks at Tbilisi Airport and do not have cars in the airport parking lots. However, they adjust to your arrival time, a representative of the company meets you and takes you to the point of picking up the car. On departure everything is repeated in reverse order. Here are the Georgian companies we recommend for car rental at Tbilisi airport.
Artem Prokat
The firm is notable for service with a high level of organization, as well as the availability of non-standard cars, such as convertibles and sports coupes. The employee will arrive in your rented car with the documents ready for signing.
- Phone: +995597932877
- Instagram: @artem_prokat
Rentmotors
Rentmotors, one of the largest domestic rental companies with offices in the main airports of the CIS and a number of foreign countries, is located in the arrivals hall. Here you can rent a car of different makes and models: from economy to business class.
- Requirements to drivers: age from 23 years, driving experience from 3 years.
- Customer service at Tbilisi airport is provided from 09:00 to 21:00. Contact phone number: +995 (32) 218-2424.
GTG Car Rental
Local Georgian company GTG also does not have an office at the airport. When booking a car on the website or through an aggregator, an employee of the rental company will wait for the client in the arrivals hall with a sign, and then escort him to the parking lot where the car is located.
- Customer service is provided round the clock. Contact phone number: +995 (599) 110-005.
Procedure of picking up a car at Tbilisi airport
After receiving your luggage, go to the counter of the rental company where the car was booked. If the company does not have its own rental point, the client will be met by its manager and brought to the car in the parking lot at the airport or brought to the office in the city.
The offices of rental companies are located on the first floor of the passenger terminal, in the arrival hall, at the exit. Coming out of the baggage claim area into the arrivals hall on the left side, you will see the car rental area with the offices of rental companies. Almost all of them work 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
After visual inspection of the car, you should sign an acceptance certificate, where all the existing damages are fixed. It is better to photograph or video them. The lessee is responsible for any new scratches and scuffs that are not reflected in the act.
Condition of the car
The car is provided in a clean condition, with a fully filled tank. It must be returned in the same condition. It will be cheaper to fill up at a gas station than to pay the rental company’s tariff (the price per liter is 1.5-2 times higher).
Requirements for drivers
As a rule, the conditions under which cars are issued are the same for almost all companies.
The driver’s age should be from 21-23 years old, driving experience – at least 1-3 years from the date of obtaining a driver’s license. High class cars are issued to drivers from 23-25 years old with driving experience of 3-5 years.
Drivers between the ages of 19 and 21 fall under the category of young drivers. Companies may charge the so-called “young driver fee” – an additional cost to the base rental rate for each day of rental.
Documents for renting a car at Tbilisi airport
To rent a car, you will need the following documents:
- A passport.
- National driver’s license; international driver’s license is not required.
- If the car was booked online, a rental voucher will be sent to your e-mail.
Cost of car rental at Tbilisi airport
The cost depends on the selected car, technical characteristics and equipment, on the duration of the rental, type of insurance, availability of additional services, as well as on the season: from May to September prices increase by 5-10%.
On average, a day of rent costs: $18-25 for a compact car, $20-30 for a middle-class car, $25-30 for a crossover, from $30 for a minivan. The price includes taxes and fees, as well as insurance.
The minimum rental period is one day. The average cost is $25 per day. Rent for a week in the “low” season – from $140 to $200, in the “high” – from $150 to $230.
Gasoline is paid separately. In Georgia, gasoline 92 costs 2.45 GEL per liter ($0.74), 95 – 2.65 GEL ($0.80), 98 – 2.75 GEL ($0.83).
Insurance for car rental at Tbilisi airport
Basic MTPL insurance (called TPL – third party liability) is included in all car rental offers in Tbilisi and in Georgia in general. Additionally, it is possible to purchase hull and super hull insurance.
Insurance conditions vary from company to company.
Mileage Tbilisi airport rentacar
The tariff may include unlimited or limited mileage – depends on the duration of the lease. Mileage fee is about $0.1/km.
Additional services
Renters are offered additional services: child seat, Wi-Fi modem in the cabin, navigator, bicycle rack, ski bindings, snow chains (for trips to snowy areas). Additional services are charged separately.
Among the popular services is “Additional Driver.” The second driver must meet the same age and experience requirements as the first driver. You will need his passport and license to enter the data into the contract. The service can be paid or included in the basic price.
Deposit for car rental at Tbilisi airport
Cars are issued against a deposit, the amount of which depends on the category of the vehicle. Small local rentals can work without a deposit. The deposit is blocked on a bank card. After the car is returned, it will be returned to the card in full if the company has no claims to the renter.
Refund of the incomplete amount is possible if the renter returned the car with an empty tank, dirty, smoky interior, later than the deadline, etc. All these nuances are reflected in the terms and conditions of the lease. All these nuances are reflected in the contract – read it carefully.
In case of delay in returning the car, the lessee pays a fine for each hour of vehicle use beyond the agreed period.