Where to buy car insurance for driving into Georgia and how long are the border crossing queues?

On the Upper Lars route, insurance is available about 3 km after Dariali: a 15-day policy costs 35 GEL and can only be paid for in cash lari; the exchange rate there is unfavorable. Farther on toward Stepantsminda, a similar policy costs about 32 GEL and the exchange rate is better.

For buying insurance in advance, reliable options are the websites of Georgian insurers like GPI Holding or Aldagi, letting you get a policy before arrival and skip the wait at the border.

Current situation: border queues depend heavily on time and day — mornings or nights are usually faster, while daytime and weekends can mean several hours of waiting; a 15-day insurance policy costs roughly $20-30.

Besides buying online, insurance is also sold at kiosks right at the border (for example in Sarpi), but if you want to compare prices or arrange it ahead of time, checking insurer websites is the better option.