Transport

What is the cheapest way to get from Kutaisi International Airport to Batumi, including Orbi City?

The cheapest option is a daytime marshrutka for 20–25 GEL, paid in cash. Buses cost about 30 GEL, while an early-morning taxi can be around 135 GEL.

2 sources · 43 days ago

How to pay for public buses in Kutaisi (transport card vs bank card)?

In August 2026 a bus passenger in Kutaisi reported, citing an inspector, that transport cards would work until the end of the month and that from September fares could be paid by bank card only. Another participant said they had always paid by bank card; the card's advantage for foreigners was not needing a Georgian bank account. In mid-September riders were still asking whether the cards had been fully withdrawn.

1 source · 24 days ago

Which road to Mestia is better - the left route via Zugdidi or the right/scenic route?

The left road via Zugdidi is faster but partly unpaved and can cause motion sickness after Zugdidi; the right, scenic route is nicer but may get closed after rain due to landslides.

2 sources · 68 days ago

How to get from Tbilisi (or Borjomi) to Kutaisi: marshrutka, shared taxi, or train?

From Tbilisi to Kutaisi you can take a train (from Tbilisi Central Station, ~4-5 hours, tickets from 10-15 GEL), a marshrutka (minibus) from Ortachala or Didube bus station (~10 GEL), or a shared taxi (found at Ortachala station or via ride apps, ~15-20 GEL per seat). There's also a direct marshrutka from Borjomi to Kutaisi.

1 source · 14 days ago

What time do minibuses (marshrutkas) run between Kutaisi and nearby cities like Batumi, Poti, and Borjomi?

There's no single fixed timetable — marshrutkas run during the day with the last departures usually in the evening; for late-night trips it's easier to book a taxi via the Maxim app and pick the pickup time in advance.

1 source · 84 days ago

How to get from Kutaisi to Borjomi by marshrutka (minibus)?

Minibuses to Borjomi leave from the bus station at Chavchavadze St. 67 in Kutaisi, cost about 15 GEL, with several departures per day.

2 sources · 21 days ago

Can travelers find free rideshares from Tbilisi via Kutaisi to Ureki, Kobuleti, or Batumi?

Yes, travelers sometimes find free carpool offers on the Tbilisi → Kutaisi → Ureki → Kobuleti → Batumi route. In the posts shared here, drivers offered 3 free seats, but these were one-off private rides rather than scheduled transport.

2 sources · 97 days ago

How do you get from Kutaisi or Kutaisi Airport to Batumi, Tsikhisdziri, Mestia, or Ushguli by bus or marshrutka?

From Kutaisi Airport, the simplest option to Batumi is usually a Georgian Bus/Omnibus shuttle for about 20-25 GEL. Tsikhisdziri is easiest via Batumi or Kobuleti, while Mestia is typically reached by direct marshrutka from Kutaisi for around 40-50 GEL; for Ushguli, most travelers continue from Mestia by 4x4, usually about 40-60 GEL per seat.

1 source · 24 days ago

How much does it cost to rent a car in Georgia (country) and what's included?

Car rental in Georgia starts from $50/day, typically including full insurance, no deposit, unlimited mileage, and free delivery to the airport or city.

2 sources · 6 days ago