How much does Yandex Taxi cost in Batumi and how do you book it?

Yandex Taxi operates in Georgia, but foreign bank cards (e.g. from Belarus) may fail to process in-app — paying the driver in cash is more reliable.

Yandex Taxi cars often have free wifi from the driver's hotspot (sometimes you need to watch an ad or swipe in the app to activate it), or you can book a separate transfer instead. Never transfer money to anyone in advance.

Yandex Taxi fares vary by route — for example, a ride from central Batumi to the Botanical Garden costs around 40 GEL.

A marshrutka (shared minibus) to the Botanical Garden costs 7 GEL one way, and you can easily flag one down for the return trip at the same price. A local taxi driver on site quoted 80 GEL back to Batumi, while Yandex Taxi would cost around 40 GEL — booking through the app is cheaper.

For getting around town, most travelers rely on Yandex Taxi and public transport; car sharing is less common and information on it is limited.

Yandex Taxi can be called even from Kvariati beach — a car will actually come to pick you up.

Many travelers only use Yandex Taxi — drivers are friendly and often share local tips about the city. It's worth keeping small bills for tips (around 30 GEL isn't much to spare). A full-day trip to waterfalls around Batumi cost 140 GEL.