Tbilisi city car rental questions
What are the car rental rules in Tbilisi city?
We operate with a number of car rental companies in city of Tbilisi, each with their own terms, conditions, charges, and fees. Most important, the terms and conditions are displayed during booking and fixed in your rental Voucher.
How do you calculate car rental prices in Tbilisi city?
Car rental prices in Tbilisi are based on a 24-hour time period, e.g. if you reserve and pick up your car rental at 10:00 you will have to drop it off the next day at 10:00 the latest so you don't get charged for an additional day. The number of hours that a car rental in Tbilisi will wait for a delayed return is entirely at their discretion.
Can I get my rental car in Tbilisi delivered to my hotel in city?
Yes, although additional delivery charges may apply whether on pick-up or return. Some rental companies in Tbilisi may offer free deliveries to some hotels and locations in city of Tbilisi when the rental duration is over a certain amount of days.
What is the best car to rent in Tbilisi city?
Depends on your travel needs. In order to make the most of your trip from Tbilisi city, we recommend an SUV / jeep with sufficient ground clearance.
What is required of the additional driver in Tbilisi?
The additional driver needs to meet the same requirements as those for the main driver. Any additional driver needs to be present at pick-up in Tbilisi, possess their documents and be registered in the rental agreement.
What is the best drive route for 7 days from Tbilisi city?
This popular route from Tbilisi city could be done within a week. Tbilisi > Rustavi > David Gareji > Udabno > Iormughanlo > Sighnaghi > Tsnori > Telavi > Tianeti > Ananuri > Kazbegi > Mtskheta > Tbilisi.
How can I review my rental experience in Tbilisi?
Go to your Bookings page after your rental has ended and click "Leave a Review" to rate your experience. Should you wish to discuss any issues that occurred during your car rental in Georgia, please contact us and allow us to investigate the matter.
Can I rent a car for one day in Tbilisi city?
Yes, rental companies in city of Tbilisi allow one day car rentals, although the same cars may be less expensive to rent for a period of at least 2-3 days.
What kind of driving licence do I need to rent a car in Tbilisi city?
International Driving License is not required, unless you do NOT have your name and credentials written in latin letters in your domestic driving licence.
Am I going to get the exact car that I am booking in city of Tbilisi?
Rental companies in Tbilisi city do their best to supply the exact car that you booked. Every effort will be made to provide the specified make and model of the vehicle. However, in an unlikely case, it may be necessary to supply you with a model from the same or a higher class of cars during your travel around Georgia. For instance, a Toyota Yaris may be substitued with a Toyota RAV-4 due to a late return by the previous renter.
Do I have to pay at the time of booking a car in Tbilisi city?
Most rental companies in city of Tbilisi will not hold a car for a specific client unless the client has committed to renting it (i.e. prepaid it). We don't require full payment until you have properly inspected the car, but we do collect a small deposit amount as a commitment that you're willing to rent a car in Tbilisi. This way, we may guarantee that the selected vehicle will be reserved for your selected dates. If you change your plans, you can cancel for free (subject to the rental company's Terms, some allow free cancel up to 24 hours before pickup in city of Tbilisi).
What kind of car rental insurance do they have in Tbilisi?
Third Party Liability (TPL) – provided for free with 100% cars. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) – provided for free for 70% of the cars. Super Collision Damage Waiver – provided for free for 15% of the cars.
How old do I have to be to rent a car in Tbilisi city?
AutoRent, Comfort, Info-Tbilisi, Carex and some other companies in Tbilisi city allow car rentals to customers aged 21+ without any additional fees.
What car rental companies in city of Tbilisi allow rentals without a credit card?
Deme, GEO, TS Car Rental, Info-Tbilisi accept debit cards for deposit. Make sure you have enough money on your debit card to lay down a deposit.
Are there cars to rent without a deposit in city of Tbilisi?
Most car hires in city of Tbilisi ask for a deposit at pick up. Deposit sums in local car hires vary from $0 up to $280 depending on the company and the car class. Expensive cars will ask for a higher deposit than the economy ones. All Deposits are taken to cover the costs of possible expenses. If no costs to the Rental company occur, the Deposit will be fully refunded.
Can I get unlimited mileage for rental cars in Tbilisi?
4/5 of rental cars in Tbilisi city have unlimited mileage. Those who restrict the number of kilometres usually set it at 200 km per day. The price for extra km varies from 1 to 2 GEL (Georgian Lari). Payment for any extra mileage will have to be made on return, unless you purchased Unlimited Mileage when booking.
Can I rent a car in Tbilisi city with no deposit?
AutoRent, Info-Tbilisi car hire companies have some rental car offerings without any deposit.
How do I rent an automatic vehicle in Tbilisi city?
If you wish to rent a vehicle with automatic transmission, look for the Automatic TM displayed on a car page. When searching for a car, you can also use our search filters to hide all manual cars and display cars with Automatic TM only.
How do I rent a diesel car in city of Tbilisi?
We clearly indicate which vehicles are diesel. In most cases, if a diesel vehicle is selected, a diesel vehicle will be provided on pickup in Tbilisi city.
What does TPL insurance cover in Tbilisi?
In case you injure other road users or damage someone’s property while you’re driving in Tbilisi city or across Georgia, TPL insurance will pay these costs. TPL does not cover any damage to the driver’s own rental car. Unlike many countries in Europe, TPL insurance is NOT required by the laws of Georgia.
What does CDW rental insurance cover in Tbilisi?
CDW insurance reduces your liability to your own rental car in case you cause a collision accident in city of Tbilisi or greater Georgia (that is YOUR fault). CDW sets the maximum amount of money you will have to pay for potential damages. Without CDW, you could be liable for the full cost of the rental vehicle if it were to be damaged. With CDW, you won’t have to pay the full cost of repairs, only contribute to them up to an agreed level. Note that the rental car's wheels, tyres, glass, underbody, roof, keys, locks and aerials are often not covered by the CDW in Georgia.
What is Theft Protect car rental insurance in Tbilisi city?
Theft Protect limits your liability in the event that your rental car is stolen. Usually, TP sets the maximum amount of money the car rental company in Tbilisi will charge you for replacing a stolen car or repairing damages from a car theft attempt. This hardly ever happens in Tbilisi.
Is there a full insurance for rental cars in Tbilisi city?
Super CDW (or Full Damage Waiver – as some companies address it) cover the car parts that aren’t covered by the CDW (often, the windows, wheels or tyres are not covered by the standard CDW in Georgia). Full insurance may also reduce the returnable Security Deposit and / or deductible Excess so you may be required to leave a lower deposit amount at pick-up or even not pay anything for your own fault damages.
Do you provide your own insurance for rental cars in city of Tbilisi?
No, the car rental insurance is always provided by the car rental company in Tbilisi city.
Can I cross national borders with a rental car rented in Tbilisi city?
Yes, but you have to inform the rental company in Tbilisi city about crossing borders, otherwise, your rental car insurance may become invalid. Also, it is always a good practice to ask for advice on the driving territories in Georgia and the neighbouring countries you plan to visit.
Should I only rent an SUV jeep (4x4) car in city of Tbilisi?
Some drives in Georgia are challenging. If you're into adventures, you need a 4-wheel drive and dry conditions. The worst roads in Georgia will be doable with sufficient ground clearance that only jeep cars have.
What is the cheapest car to hire in Tbilisi?
Our cheapest car to rent in Tbilisi city would be a Honda Civic 2008.
Are your renting out cars with a driver in Tbilisi?
Having a driver in Tbilisi city may occasionally speed some things up, but this service comes with additional charges and limitations in a lot of ways. All of our cars are offered without a driver. It is perfectly safe to rent a car without a local driver in Georgia.