Tbilisi vs Batumi: Where Should You Rent a Car for Your Georgia Trip?

Should you rent your car in Tbilisi or Batumi? It depends on where your trip begins and ends. Tbilisi suits mountain and wine-region loops; Batumi is better for the Black Sea coast and Adjara. WeRent offers one-way rentals between both, so you are not forced to backtrack.

Which city to start in

Fly into Tbilisi for Kazbegi, Kakheti, and the eastern regions. Choose Batumi if the coast and Machakhela National Park are your priority.

Prices and availability

Tbilisi has the larger fleet and the widest choice of automatics. Batumi peaks hard in July–August, so book early for summer coastal trips.

One-way rentals

A one-way fee applies when you pick up in one city and drop off in the other, but it usually beats driving the same 6-hour route twice. It is the most popular option for cross-country itineraries.

Best routes

From Tbilisi: the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi. From Batumi: the coastal road north toward Ureki's magnetic sand beaches.