Tbilisi
Everything you need for your Tbilisi trip: where to stay, landmarks, weather, currency, and a ready-to-follow daily plan.
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Quick facts
CurrencyGeorgian Lari (₾)
Best monthsApril, May, September, October
Suggested trip length3-5 days
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Power plug
Type Type C
Coming from Saudi Arabia: Needs a shape adapter (from Saudi type G to Type C)
Most modern chargers (phone/laptop) automatically support 220-240V — check the label on the back of the charger before use.
Type Type F
Coming from Saudi Arabia: Needs a shape adapter (from Saudi type G to Type F)
Same note as Type C — check that the charger supports 220-240V before use.
Airports & getting there
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The only airport serving Tbilisi, about 17-22km southeast of downtown (20-30 minutes by car outside rush hour, up to 45-60 minutes during it). A single passenger terminal serves both international and domestic flights.
Bus 337 (formerly signed as 37) — the cheapest option, runs to Freedom Square via Isani and Avlabari metro stations and Rustaveli Avenue; about 1 GEL with a Metromoney card or contactless bank card (no cash on board), 45-60 minutes, runs roughly 7:00 AM-11:00 PM only
Official taxi from the airport rank — typically 35-50 GEL to downtown (about $13-19), around 20-30 minutes
Bolt app (the most widely used; Uber does not operate in Georgia) — usually cheaper than a traditional taxi with an upfront fare, roughly 15-25 GEL to downtown
A limited train to the central station — only two departures per day each way at a token fare of about 0.5 GEL, impractical for most arrivals given the limited schedule
Pre-booked private transfer — a convenient option for late-night arrivals or heavy luggage, at a fixed pre-agreed price
Transit & the transit card
Tbilisi Metro (2 lines, 23 stations)The red line (Akhmeteli-Varketili) runs through downtown and the Old Town, and the green line (Saburtalo) serves the western residential areas; they cross at Station Square. Operates roughly 6:00 AM to midnight.
Metromoney / Travel CardThe unified transit card for the metro, buses, and the Rike-Narikala and Vake-Turtle Lake cable cars; the card itself costs about 2 GEL, and a ride is 1 GEL with a free transfer within 90 minutes to any other public transit mode (metro, bus, or minibus). A contactless bank card also works directly, at a slightly higher fare (about 1.5 GEL).
Public buses (Tbilisi City Transport)An extensive network covering nearly every neighborhood, complementing the metro; same 1 GEL fare with the same Metromoney card, running roughly 7:00 AM-11:00 PM.
Marshrutka (minibus)Small minibuses on fixed routes that stop on demand, useful for destinations the metro doesn't reach directly; usually accept Metromoney and sometimes cash (0.8-1 GEL).
Ride-hailing apps (Bolt and Yandex)The easiest option for visitors to avoid needing a local transit card; Bolt is the most widespread (Uber is not available in Georgia). Most rides within downtown run 3-6 GEL.
Connectivity & eSIM
⚠ Important notice
No known documented restrictions on video/voice calls through apps like WhatsApp or FaceTime in Georgia (unlike some neighboring Gulf countries); this is general information from multiple travel sources, not a direct official confirmation from Georgia's telecom regulator.
Magti (Magticom)
Silknet (Geocell)
Cellfie (formerly Beeline)
Practical recommendation
Cheapest for a short tripA Magti or Silknet Tourist Pack (4-5GB/15 days) for a short trip within Tbilisi only
Best for heavy dataA Cellfie plan (30GB/30 days) for the best data value, noting weaker coverage outside major cities
Best for a family (hotspot)Not officially stated for any provider — confirm directly before travel if this feature is essential
Activate before travelA Silknet eSIM can be bought and activated online before arrival, the easiest of the local options; or an international eSIM (Airalo/Holafly) as an alternative
Recommendation by trip length
3-5 daysA Magti or Silknet Tourist Pack (4-5GB/15 days) is comfortably enough
7 daysThe same plan above, or a short-term international eSIM as an alternative
10-14 daysSilknet's unlimited eSIM plan (30 GEL/15 days) or a Cellfie monthly plan
More than two weeksA Cellfie monthly plan (30GB/30 days) or renewing a local plan as needed
Tbilisi weather month by month, and the best time to travel
January
High/Low7° / 0°
Rainy days4
Walkabilityمنخفضة إلى متوسطة
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
February
High/Low9° / 0°
Rainy days4
Walkabilityمنخفضة إلى متوسطة
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
March
High/Low14° / 4°
Rainy days5
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
April
High/Low19° / 8°
Rainy days9
WalkabilityHigh
CrowdsHigh
Seasonal price levelMedium to high
May
High/Low24° / 13°
Rainy days10
WalkabilityHigh
CrowdsHigh
Seasonal price levelMedium to high
June
High/Low29° / 17°
Rainy days8
WalkabilityLow
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
July
High/Low32° / 20°
Rainy days6
WalkabilityLow
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
August
High/Low32° / 20°
Rainy days5
WalkabilityLow
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
September
High/Low27° / 16°
Rainy days5
WalkabilityHigh
CrowdsHigh
Seasonal price levelMedium to high
October
High/Low20° / 11°
Rainy days6
WalkabilityHigh
CrowdsHigh
Seasonal price levelMedium to high
November
High/Low13° / 5°
Rainy days5
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
December
High/Low8° / 1°
Rainy days4
Walkabilityمنخفضة إلى متوسطة
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
Best months
For familiesApril-May and September-October — mild, comfortable weather away from the summer heat peak
For budgetOutside June-August (the hot summer peak) and major festival periods — relatively lower hotel demand
For the mildest weatherApril-May and September-October specifically — the best balance of moderate temperatures and lower rainfall than early summer
Approximate daily budget
BudgetAbout $30-55/day per person — hostel or budget room, metro/bus (1 GEL/ride), popular Georgian food (khinkali and bread), free or low-cost activities
Mid-rangeAbout $55-90/day per person — boutique hostel or apartment, mid-range Georgian and international restaurants, a mix of metro and Bolt, a few paid attractions
LuxuryStarting around $110+/day per person — international 5-star hotels, upscale dining, private transfers and dedicated wine tours
Where to stay
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Hotels in Tbilisi by area and budget
Mtatsminda
Telegraph Hotel Tbilisi — 5★Ultra-luxury ›
Stamba Hotel — 5★Luxury ›
Rooms Hotel Tbilisi — 4★High ›
Communal Hotel Sololaki — 4★Mid-range ›
Krtsanisi
Hotel Flower — 4★High ›
Chughureti
Fabrika Hostel & Suites — 3★Budget ›
Saburtalo
Holiday Inn Tbilisi by IHG — 4★High ›
Tbilisi Saburtalo Hotel by Mercure — 4★Mid-range ›