Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0Economy · or similar
Kia Picanto
- 4 seats
- 1 bags
- Automatic
- Petrol
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $100
from $18/day
1–3 days$224–7 days$208+ days$18
CarsSelf-drive or with driver
Economy car rental in Georgia
An economy hatchback is the cheapest way to drive yourself around Georgia, and on paved roads it is all most couples need. These cars slip into tight spaces in Old Tbilisi and Batumi, use little fuel on long runs to Kakheti or Imereti, and take two travellers with soft bags.
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0From$18 a day
Seats4–5
LicenceB (car)
Deposit$100–$150
WhereTbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi
SeasonAll year
Choose a model
Prices are approximate, in US dollars per day, for 2026. July and August cost more; longer rentals cost less per day. We can quote in GEL or EUR.
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 deEconomy · or similar
Hyundai i20
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Manual
- Petrol
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $150
from $19/day
1–3 days$244–7 days$228+ days$19
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0Economy · or similar
Toyota Yaris
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic
- Petrol
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $150
from $22/day
1–3 days$284–7 days$258+ days$22
Economy cars: what to know
The limits are space and clearance. Four adults with suitcases will feel cramped, and gravel tracks in the mountains are no place for a small car. If your plan includes Kazbegi in winter or any dirt road, look at a crossover or a 4x4 instead.
Good for
- Tbilisi, Mtskheta and nearby day trips
- The Kakheti wine villages and Sighnaghi
- Kutaisi with its canyons and caves
- Batumi and the Adjara coast
Tips from your host
- Most small rental cars here are automatic. A manual, if you prefer one, is often a little cheaper.
- Two medium suitcases fill the boot of a Yaris-sized car, so pack soft bags if four of you travel together.
Insurance
Standard
IncludedThird-party liability plus collision cover with an excess, typically $300 to $1,000. If the car is damaged, you pay up to that amount.
Full cover
+$8–15 a dayZero or very low excess, often with a smaller deposit. Read the exclusions: tyres, glass, the underbody and off-road damage are sometimes left out.
Your travel insurance
RequiredGeorgia requires foreign visitors to hold travel health insurance from 2026. It covers you, not the rental car, so keep both.
Extras
- Full insurance, zero excess+$8–15/day
- Child seat or booster$3–5/day
- Additional driverFree–$5/day
- Pocket Wi-Fi router$4/day
- Roof box or ski rack$5–8/day
- Snow chains$3/day
- Trip to Armenia (papers)$50–100 once
- Delivery to your hotelFree–$20
What you need to rent
Driver's age
From 21 with most local firms, from 23 to 25 with international brands. Young drivers may pay a surcharge or a higher deposit.
Licence
Held for at least one to two years. Licences in Latin letters are usually accepted; for other scripts bring an International Driving Permit too.
Documents
Passport and the original driving licence of every person who will drive.
Deposit
About $0 to $300 with local firms, $500 to $1,500 with international brands, returned when you hand the car back.
Borders
Many firms allow trips to Armenia if you ask in advance. Crossing into Azerbaijan by land is not possible for most visitors at present.
Winter
From December to March, ask for winter tyres for any mountain road. Chains can be required on the Jvari Pass.
Questions about economy cars
What is the cheapest car to rent in Georgia?
A small hatchback such as a Kia Picanto or Hyundai i20. Expect roughly $20 to $30 a day in spring and autumn, more in July and August, and a lower daily rate if you keep the car for a week or longer.
Can an economy car reach Kazbegi?
In summer, yes: the Georgian Military Road is paved all the way to Stepantsminda. In winter the Jvari Pass needs winter tyres and sometimes chains, so a crossover or 4x4 is the safer choice.
Are economy cars in Georgia automatic or manual?
Mostly automatic. A few firms keep manual hatchbacks, usually for slightly less money.
Other rentals
Photo: User3204, CC BY 4.0Sedans
Roomy five-seaters with a proper boot for longer road trips.
5from $24/day
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0SUVs & crossovers
Higher seats and all-wheel drive for broken tarmac, gravel and snow.
5–7from $37/day
Photo: Raf24~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 4.04x4 & jeeps
Real off-roaders with low range for mountain tracks and passes.
5–7from $58/day
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0Minivans, 7 or 8 seats
Seven or eight seats for families and small groups, self-drive or with driver.
7–8from $58/day
Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0Minibuses with driver
Sprinters, Transits and coaches with a professional driver for groups.
13–50from $120/day
Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0Premium & luxury
Business sedans and luxury SUVs, with a chauffeur if you like.
5–7from $100/day
Photo: Virginia State Parks, CC BY 2.0Campervans & roof tents
Sleep under the Caucasus in a roof-tent 4x4 or a campervan.
2–6 berthsfrom $90/day
Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0Scooters & mopeds
Easy 50cc and 125cc scooters for Batumi and the coast.
1–2from $12/day
Photo: San Andreas, CC BY-SA 4.0Motorcycles
Adventure and dual-sport bikes for Caucasus road trips.
1–2from $50/day
Photo: TRAILSOURCE.COM, CC BY 2.0Bicycles & e-bikes
City bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes by the day or week.
1from $8/day
Photo: rugbyxm, CC BY 2.0Ski & snowboard
Skis, boards, boots and clothing waiting for you at the resort.
December to early Aprilfrom $10/day
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0Camping & trekking gear
Tents, sleeping bags, stoves and glacier kit for the mountains.
June to Septemberfrom $4/day