Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0SUV · or similar
Kia Sportage
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic
- Petrol
- AWD
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $300
from $37/day
1–3 days$454–7 days$418+ days$37
CarsSelf-drive or with driver
SUV and crossover rental in Georgia
A crossover is the most popular choice for a first road trip in Georgia, and for good reason. The extra ground clearance takes the stress out of potholes, village lanes and short gravel stretches to monasteries and viewpoints, while running costs stay close to those of a sedan.
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0From$37 a day
Seats5–7
LicenceB (car)
Deposit$300
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: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0SUV · or similar
Toyota RAV4
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic
- Petrol
- AWD
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $300
from $40/day
1–3 days$504–7 days$458+ days$40
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0SUV · or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
- 7 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic
- Petrol
- AWD
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $300
from $45/day
1–3 days$554–7 days$508+ days$45
SUVs & crossovers: what to know
Most rental crossovers send power to all four wheels, which helps on wet mountain roads and on the climb to Gudauri or Bakuriani in winter. They are not true off-roaders, though: with no low-range gearbox, rough tracks to Tusheti or Shatili still call for a proper 4x4.
Good for
- Kazbegi, Gudauri and the Georgian Military Road
- Svaneti on the paved road to Mestia
- Borjomi, Bakuriani and Vardzia
- Winter trips with snow on the passes
Tips from your host
- Check that the car really has all-wheel drive. Some crossovers are front-wheel drive only.
- The seven-seat Outlander suits families, but its third row is small and best kept for children.
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 suvs & crossovers
Do I need an SUV for Georgia?
Not strictly, but it makes the driving easier. Higher clearance copes with broken tarmac and village roads, and all-wheel drive adds grip in rain and snow.
Can I drive an SUV to Ushguli?
In summer the road from Mestia to Ushguli is manageable in a crossover with care. Ask us about the current state of the road, because landslides and roadworks change it from year to year.
Is an SUV a good choice for a winter trip?
Yes, as long as it has winter tyres, which you should request for any mountain driving between December and March.
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: 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