How do you get around Batumi and nearby sights without a car: bus payment, taxi prices, and when do you need a 4x4?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
In Batumi, city buses cost 0.70 GEL and are typically paid with a transport card, while marshrutkas usually take cash. Taxis around town are often about 10–15 GEL, but for some remote sights beyond the ticket area you may need a 4x4, with one reported price around 200 GEL.
What the community said
For Batumi city buses, travelers usually use a transport card. People recommend getting or topping it up at Willmart store checkouts or at the office at 55 Gorgasali Street. Marshrutkas, however, usually take cash.
14 days ago Willmart, 55 Gorgasali Street
If you're heading to a remote nature spot near Batumi, the road may be paved only as far as the ticket point, and beyond that you may need a 4x4. One traveler reported paying 200 GEL for an off-road ride further on.
14 days ago 200 GEL
For regular trips around Batumi, taxis were estimated at about 10–15 GEL. As a cheaper option, bus No. 16 was mentioned at 0.70 GEL, but if you drive yourself, check parking prices in advance and factor in traffic jams.
14 days ago 10–15 GEL, Bus 16 — 0.70 GEL