Can you pick up a rental car in Tbilisi and drop it off in Batumi without paying an extra one-way fee?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, it’s possible: travelers report that Tbilisi pickup and Batumi drop-off can sometimes be arranged directly with the owner. A one-way fee may be requested at first, but some people managed to get it waived.
What the community said
One traveler found a rental listing on Avito for Batumi, but arranged to pick up the car in Tbilisi and return it in Batumi. In that case, no extra fee was charged for the Tbilisi pickup or the intercity drop-off.
7 days ago Avito, Tbilisi — Batumi
In another case, the rental provider initially asked for an extra charge for returning the car in a different city. After some negotiation, the Tbilisi–Batumi return arrangement was still approved without an additional fee.
7 days ago One-way return fee
The practical takeaway for Tbilisi–Batumi car rentals is that one-way conditions are often negotiable. Even if an extra intercity drop-off fee is mentioned at first, it may be possible to have it removed by agreeing directly with the owner.
7 days ago Tbilisi — Batumi