# Car rental in Georgia with no deposit and no driver: how it works

No card holds and no chauffeurs — just you, the car and the road.

Source: https://cartome.ge/en/blog/car-rental-georgia-no-deposit
Publisher: Cartome — car rental in Georgia (Batumi, Kutaisi, Tbilisi), https://cartome.ge
Published: 2026-08-20
Language: en
Places: Batumi

"No deposit" and "self-drive" are the two most common questions about renting in Georgia. Honest answers to both.

## Self-drive is the standard
In Georgia self-drive rental is the norm: you get the keys and drive yourself. You only need a passport and a licence with Latin script, age 21+ and 2+ years of experience.

## What "no deposit" means with us
- Most of our cars require **no deposit at all** — take the keys and go.
- Where a deposit applies, it is paid **in cash** and fully returned at drop-off after inspection.
- We **never block money on your card**. None of the classic "we froze $500 and you'll get it back in two weeks" pain of international chains.

## Why rentals usually demand big deposits
A deposit protects the company from damage. We solve it differently: insurance with excess is included in every price, and you can add full zero-excess coverage for $20/day — then even a scratch isn't your problem. That's why we don't need card holds or three-digit deposits.

## What to watch out for elsewhere
- "No deposit" in small print may mean mandatory expensive insurance.
- Card holds can take weeks to release — ask about timing.
- Check if mileage is unlimited: a 200 km/day cap turns a cheap price into an expensive one.

With us everything is in one price: insurance, unlimited mileage, second driver. The website price is final.

## How to book
Pick a car and dates on the booking page — you only see cars that are actually available, with the final price. Or message WhatsApp +995 591 955 055: we'll find a no-deposit option for your budget in minutes. Pay on pickup, no prepayment.