Car Rental in Batumi 2026: Prices, Conditions and Where to Go — Complete Guide

Batumi is a convenient starting point for exploring Georgia: the mountains of Adjara are half an hour away, Kutaisi about 2.5 hours, and Svaneti or Tbilisi one long day's drive. Below is an honest breakdown of what car rental in Batumi costs, what's included and what to look for when choosing a car. All prices are real rates of our fleet for October 2026.

Promo code OCTOBER15 — 15% off the rental until 1 November 2026. Enter it in the "Promo code" field when booking on the website. All prices in this article already include the discount; without the code the rental costs 15% more, while delivery and extras are charged at standard rates.

In short:

• Prices start at $48 for 1 day and $28 per day for rentals of 22+ days.
• Insurance, unlimited mileage and a second driver are already included.
• Most cars need no deposit at all, and nothing is blocked on your card.
• Pay at pickup by card or cash, no prepayment.
• 24/7 meet at Batumi airport, free for rentals of 7+ days.

Car rental prices in Batumi

The longer you rent, the cheaper each day. The most affordable cars in the fleet cost:

• 1 day — from $48;
• 2–3 days — from $43 per day;
• 4–7 days — from $36 per day;
• 8–13 days — from $34 per day;
• 14–21 days — from $30 per day;
• 22+ days — from $28 per day.

Example totals for three popular cars:

Rates are seasonal: summer and New Year cost more, spring and autumn less. The exact price for your dates, including delivery, is shown on the booking page — it lists only cars that are actually free. What the price is made of — how much car rental costs in Georgia.

Prices for every car in the fleet

Below are all 28 cars available in Batumi, with prices using promo code OCTOBER15. The table is generated from our booking system; check availability for your dates on the booking page.

The deposit is paid in cash and returned when you return the car; "none" means the car is rented with no deposit.

What's included in the price

• Insurance with excess, valid across Georgia.
• Unlimited mileage.
• A second driver — free.
• Roadside assistance across Georgia.
• A clean car with a full set of documents.

Optional full no-excess insurance costs $20 per day — then you pay nothing for damage to the car. It's worth it for mountain trips or lots of city driving.

Insurance: what the excess is and whether you need full cover

Every price includes insurance with an excess. The excess is the amount you pay yourself if you damage the car; anything above it is covered by the insurance. For most cars in the fleet the excess is about $312–317.

Example: for $1000 of damage you pay no more than the excess — about $315 — and the insurer pays the rest. With full no-excess cover ($20 per day) you pay nothing.

When the insurance does not apply:

• in Abkhazia and South Ossetia;
• when driving off-road;
• on the directions closed by the contract: Truso, Juta, Vashlovani, Tusheti (Omalo) and Shatili.

Full cover is worth taking if you're going to the mountains, visiting Georgia for the first time or driving a lot in the city, where it's easy to scrape a bumper while parking.

No deposit and no credit card

Most of our cars have no deposit at all. For the others a $104–200 deposit is paid in cash at pickup and returned in full when you return the car. We never block money on your card, and no credit card is needed. How it works — car rental with no deposit.

How to save on car rental in Batumi

• Rent for longer. A day costs noticeably less on a weekly rental than on 1–3 days, and the lowest rates start from 22 days.
• From 7 days delivery is free — to Batumi airport, your hotel, Kutaisi and Tbilisi. That saves $20 to $100.
• Pick up at the office — free for any rental length.
• Pickup and return 10:00–20:00 — no $25 night fee.
• Choose an economical car for the coast and the highway: consumption is higher in the mountains, and a sedan is easier to park in the city.
• Enter promo code OCTOBER15 — 15% off the rental until 1 November.

When to go: seasons in Batumi

• Summer (June–August) — peak season: warm sea, lots of tourists, higher rental prices. Book early, especially 7-seaters and AWD cars.
• September–October — the sea is still warm, fewer tourists, lower prices. A good time for the Adjara mountains too.
• Winter — the lowest rental prices, and Goderdzi ski resort is a couple of hours away. You need AWD and chains for the mountains.
• Spring — everything is in bloom, roads are quiet, snow may still lie in the high mountains.

More on seasons — the best time for a road trip in Georgia.

Where to pick up the car in Batumi

• At our office (10th Angisa Lane 3) — free.
• At Batumi airport or your hotel — $20, free for rentals of 7+ days.
• At Kutaisi airport — $60, Tbilisi — $100, also free for 7+ days.
• You can return the car in another city — Kutaisi or Tbilisi — at the same delivery rates.
• Pickup and return 10:00–20:00 at no extra cost, other times $25. We meet night flights.

How the airport meet works — car rental at Batumi airport.

Meeting you at Batumi airport

Batumi airport is on the southern edge of the city, 10–15 minutes by car from the centre. Our staff meets you in the airport car park, a couple of minutes from the terminal exit. We track your flight by number, so delays are not a problem. Inspecting the car and handing over the keys usually takes 10–15 minutes, as the contract is already signed online. On return, arrive 15 minutes before you need to go to check-in.

Documents and driver requirements

• Age 21+ and 2+ years of driving experience.
• Passport and a category B driving licence.
• If your licence has Latin letters, you don't need an International Driving Permit. A foreign licence is valid in Georgia for up to a year from your last entry. More — do you need an IDP in Georgia.

Payment and booking

• No prepayment: pay at pickup by card or cash (USD, GEL, EUR).
• Instant confirmation — the system shows real car availability.
• Cancellation before pickup is free.
• The contract is signed online in advance; on site you only inspect the car and take the keys.

How the paperwork works

• Right after booking you receive a voucher with your booking number by e-mail.
• Using the link in the e-mail, you fill in the driver details and upload photos of your passport and licence.
• The contract is signed electronically — this is legally valid in Georgia. The contract is bilingual: English or Russian together with Georgian.
• At pickup you inspect the car, check the documents and take the keys.

Which car to choose

• Sedan (Ford Fiesta, Toyota Corolla) — for Batumi, the coast and the highway to Kutaisi and Tbilisi. The most economical option.
• AWD crossover (Buick Encore, Subaru Crosstrek and Forester, Hyundai Tucson) — for mountain Adjara, Goderdzi, Svaneti and winter trips. We have 19 of them. More — 4×4 SUV rental.
• 7 seats (Mitsubishi Outlander, Kia Sorento, Volkswagen Atlas, Toyota Sienna) — for families or groups with luggage. More — 7-seater rental.
• Convertible (Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio) — for seaside drives from May to October. More — convertible rental.

Tip: fuel consumption in the mountains is noticeably higher than the official figure, so for a long trip an economical car often works out cheaper than a powerful one.

Driving in Batumi

• The centre and the seafront are busy on summer evenings — allow extra time, especially near the Boulevard and Piazza.
• Pedestrians and scooters. Batumi has many e-scooters and pedestrians crossing away from crossings. Be careful near beaches and in the old town.
• The local driving style is energetic: a horn usually means "I'm here", not aggression. Keep your distance and let people in a hurry pass. More — is it safe to drive in Georgia.
• Cameras are installed both in the city and on the roads out of it — fines are sent to the car's plate number.
• Parking in the centre is paid; the easiest option is a pass for the car for the whole rental.

How much to budget for fuel

As a guide, premium petrol costs about 4 GEL per litre (2026). An economical sedan uses 7–9 L per 100 km, an AWD crossover a little more, and consumption rises in the mountains. Roughly:

• Batumi — Kutaisi (about 150 km): 11–14 L, about 45–55 GEL.
• Batumi — Mestia (about 280 km, climbing into the mountains): 25–30 L, about 100–120 GEL.
• Batumi — Tbilisi (about 370 km): 28–33 L, about 110–135 GEL.

The car is returned with the same fuel level as at pickup. Petrol station chains and fuel types — fuel in Georgia.

Where to drive from Batumi

• Botanical Garden — about 9 km, 20 minutes. More — Batumi Botanical Garden.
• Gonio Fortress and Sarpi beaches — 12–17 km along the sea.
• Makhuntseti Waterfall and Mtirala National Park — about 30 km, mountain Adjara.
• Kobuleti and Ureki — beaches north of Batumi.
• Goderdzi — ski resort and pass, about 100 km on a mountain road. More — Goderdzi.
• Kutaisi, Martvili and Prometheus Cave — about 150 km. More — Martvili Canyon.
• Svaneti (Mestia) — about 280 km via Zugdidi, 5–6 hours. More — driving to Svaneti.
• Tbilisi — about 370 km, 5–6 hours. More — Tbilisi to Batumi by car.

More ideas — 5 places in Adjara and Batumi and Adjara by car.

Not allowed under the contract: South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as well as Truso, Juta, Vashlovani, Tusheti (Omalo) and Shatili — insurance does not apply there. The Mestia — Ushguli — Lentekhi road is allowed only in an AWD car with 180 mm+ ground clearance. Trips to Armenia and Azerbaijan are possible on request — we arrange the papers in 2–3 days.

Routes from Batumi for 1, 3 and 7 days

1 day — the southern coast: the Botanical Garden in the morning, Gonio Fortress, the beaches and the border at Sarpi, an evening on the Boulevard. About 60 km in total.

1 day — mountain Adjara: Makhuntseti with its waterfall and Queen Tamar's bridge, the Adjaristskali wineries, Keda and the mountain villages, back in Batumi for dinner. About 100 km there and back.

3 days:

• Day 1 — mountain Adjara: Makhuntseti and Mtirala National Park.
• Day 2 — Kutaisi: Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave, overnight in Kutaisi.
• Day 3 — Gelati Monastery and Bagrati Cathedral, back to Batumi via the Ureki beaches.

7 days:

• Day 1 — Batumi → Kutaisi, with a stop in Ureki.
• Day 2 — canyons and caves around Kutaisi.
• Day 3 — Kutaisi → Zugdidi → Mestia (Svaneti).
• Day 4 — Mestia: towers, the museum, viewpoints. Ushguli only in an AWD car with 180 mm+ ground clearance.
• Day 5 — Mestia → Zugdidi → Kobuleti.
• Day 6 — mountain Adjara: Makhuntseti or Goderdzi.
• Day 7 — Gonio and Sarpi, return the car in Batumi.

If you'd rather finish the trip in Tbilisi, you can return the car there — free for rentals of 7+ days. Ready-made routes — a 7-day Georgia road trip and 7 places in Georgia worth renting a car for.

Parking in Batumi

Parking in central Batumi is paid with a pass linked to the car: 1 day — 10 GEL, 7 days — 20, 30 days — 30 GEL. No ticket behind the windscreen is needed. Zones and rules — parking in Batumi.

Traffic rules and fines

• Keep to the posted speed limits: there are many cameras in cities and on highways.
• Buckle up yourself and your passengers, and don't use your phone while driving.
• Fines during the rental are paid by the driver. You can check them on 5 official websites — how to check traffic fines in Georgia.

The main rules — driving rules in Georgia for tourists.

Inspecting the car at pickup

• Film the car from all sides, including wheels and glass.
• Make sure every scratch is marked in the handover report.
• Note the fuel level: the car is returned with the same level.

In case of an accident or breakdown

• After an accident, call the police on 112 and don't move the car until they arrive, then let us know.
• If the car breaks down through no fault of yours, we replace it with another one.
• Roadside assistance works across Georgia. More — accident or police stop in Georgia.

How to choose a rental company in Batumi: a checklist

Before booking with any company, ask six questions:

• What is the total price for my dates — with delivery, night pickup and insurance? We show it straight away on the booking page.
• Is the deposit blocked on a card or taken in cash? Most of our cars have no deposit; for the others it's cash.
• What is the excess and how much is cover without it? Our excess is about $312–317, full cover is $20 per day.
• Is mileage limited? Ours is unlimited.
• Where am I not allowed to drive? For us — Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Truso, Juta, Vashlovani, Tusheti and Shatili.
• Is it a real car for my dates or "similar in class"? With us you book a specific car that is free in the system.

More on choosing — car hire in Georgia: how to choose a company.

FAQ

Can I rent a car in Batumi without a deposit? Yes, most of our cars are rented with no deposit.

Do I need a credit card? No. Pay at pickup by card or cash; the deposit, if any, is cash only.

Can I pick up a car at the airport at night? Yes, we meet 24/7 by flight number; outside 10:00–20:00 there's a $25 fee.

Can I pick up in Batumi and return in Tbilisi? Yes, at the Tbilisi delivery rate ($100), free for rentals of 7+ days.

Is a child seat available? Yes, $3 per day. Snow chains and a SIM card with data are $10 each.

Where to refuel and which SIM to get? Petrol stations on highways are frequent and accept cards. More — fuel in Georgia and navigation and mobile internet.

Can I extend the rental? Message us on WhatsApp in advance: if the car is free for the next dates, we'll extend it at the rate of your new rental length.

What if I return the car late? Days are counted from the pickup time. There's a free grace hour; after that a new day starts.

Does the second driver need documents? Yes, a passport and licence — the same as the main driver. The second driver is free.

Can I rent if I'm under 21? No, the minimum age is 21 with 2+ years of driving experience.

How long does pickup take? Usually 10–15 minutes: the contract is already signed online, so only the inspection and keys are left.

Do I need chains in winter? For Goderdzi and other mountain passes — yes. You can rent chains from us for $10.

How to book a car in Batumi

• Open the booking page and choose the pickup point and dates.
• Filter cars by make, year, AWD and price — only free cars are shown.
• Choose a car and enter your name, phone and e-mail — the booking is confirmed instantly and the voucher comes by e-mail.
• Fill in the driver form and sign the contract online.
• Pick up the car at the office, the airport or your hotel.

All conditions and cars for Batumi — on the car rental in Batumi page. Questions — WhatsApp +995 591 955 055.

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