Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0Minivan · or similar
Hyundai Staria
- 8 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic
- Diesel
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $300
from $58/day
1–3 days$704–7 days$648+ days$58
CarsSelf-drive or with driver
Minivan rental in Georgia, 7 and 8 seats
Travelling as a family of six or with a group of friends? A minivan keeps everyone in one vehicle, with sliding doors for children and space for a week of luggage. It often costs less than two cars, and you split the fuel.
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0From$58 a day
Seats7–8
LicenceB (car)
Deposit$300–$400
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: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0Minivan · or similar
Toyota Sienna
- 7 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic
- Hybrid
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $300
from $58/day
1–3 days$704–7 days$648+ days$58
Photo: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 deMinivan · or similar
Mercedes-Benz Vito
- 8 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic
- Diesel
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $400
from $70/day
1–3 days$854–7 days$788+ days$70
Minivans, 7 or 8 seats: what to know
You can drive one on a standard car licence, because these vans have no more than eight passenger seats. Many groups still prefer a driver, so nobody has to skip the tasting in Kakheti or tackle the hairpins below Gudauri at the end of a long day.
Good for
- Families with children and car seats
- Groups of five to eight friends
- Airport runs with plenty of luggage
- Wine days when nobody wants to drive
Tips from your host
- With eight people on board, luggage space shrinks quickly. Tell us how many suitcases you have.
- Request child seats early. They run short in high season.
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 minivans, 7 or 8 seats
Can I drive an 8-seater with a normal licence?
Yes. A category B licence covers vehicles with up to eight passenger seats plus the driver. Anything larger needs a bus licence, so bigger vehicles come with a driver.
Is one minivan or two cars better for six people?
A minivan usually costs less and keeps the group together. Two cars give more freedom if you plan to split up for different day trips.
Can we have a driver for only some days?
Yes. A common plan is to drive yourselves on easy days and book a driver for the mountain stretch or the wine-tasting day.
Other rentals
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0Economy cars
Small, thrifty hatchbacks for city streets and paved day trips.
4–5from $18/day
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: 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