Car rental in Batumi

From $30 a day, but on the coast demand is higher in summer than off-season — worth factoring in if you’re travelling in July–August. The final price is always on the car’s page, with insurance and mileage terms. What it comes to is clear before booking, not at pickup.

Batumi Airport (BUS) is conveniently close — just 5–7 km from the centre, so delivery there is quick and usually inexpensive. Within the city itself, many cars can be delivered right to your address — enter it on the site and the delivery cost is already in the car’s price. Daytime delivery within the city is often free.

Southern Adjara is the easiest: Gonio Fortress (~15 km), the beach and Turkish border at Sarpi (~20 km), Makhuntseti Waterfall and Queen Tamar’s arch bridge (~30 km). To the north — the Botanical Garden (~9 km) and the resort town of Kobuleti (~25 km). For nature lovers — Mtirala National Park (~25 km). All of it fits into day trips.

South of the city — in Gonio and Kvariati, past the mouth of the Chorokhi River: the water there is considered the cleanest around. And if you go swimming at Sarpi by the Turkish border, the 20-metre St. Andrew’s Waterfall stands right by the road — worth a look while you’re there.

For the coast and the city — no, an ordinary sedan is enough: the roads to Gonio, Sarpi and the Botanical Garden are paved. In mountainous Adjara a crossover is more comfortable, but there too stick to public roads: any off-roading is prohibited on all cars and isn’t covered by insurance. Note separately that the Trans-Adjarian road over the Goderdzi Pass toward Akhaltsikhe is closed for rentals — it’s under repair and in poor condition.

Yes, it’s a popular scenario — fly in for the sea, drive off to the capital. A one-way between cities is possible: choose different pickup and return cities on the site, and suitable cars appear right away with a price that already accounts for it. The Batumi–Tbilisi route (~370 km) is nearly all motorway now.

A passport and a driving licence — that’s enough. Georgia doesn’t require an International Driving Permit; all that matters is that your first and last name on the licence are also written in Latin letters.

No. Georgia accepts national licences — the key is that your name and surname are duplicated in Latin letters. You don’t need to get a separate International Driving Permit.

Most cars on MY.DRIVE are available from age 21 with at least 2 years of driving experience. Some models have a higher bar (23–25) — you’ll see it in the terms of the specific car before booking.

It varies by car. Many cars require no deposit at all, others do; the exact amount and terms are shown on the car’s page before you confirm the booking. You can filter for no-deposit options if that matters to you.

Usually insurance is already included, and for most cars so is unlimited mileage. The full price is shown on the car’s page before booking — no “extra charges on the spot”. Check the specifics in each car’s terms.

On most MY.DRIVE offers mileage is unlimited, but some rates come with a cap — check the terms of the specific car. This matters especially on long trips like Tbilisi–Batumi or a loop around Kakheti.

No. Taking any of our cars outside Georgia is prohibited. Note separately that visiting Abkhazia and South Ossetia is both forbidden and effectively impossible.

A few destinations are off-limits for rentals — hard-to-reach mountain regions: Tusheti (Omalo), Khevsureti (Shatili, Mutso), the road to the Truso Valley, the Vashlovani reserve, and the Trans-Adjarian road Khulo–Goderdzi. There’s either no proper road there or it’s dangerous for a passenger car. Everywhere else in the country is fine.

Yes, MY.DRIVE has plenty of automatics — the gearbox type is shown on the car’s page and you can filter by it right away. An automatic is fine for mountain routes too, but on steep climbs it’s nicer to have some power in reserve, so don’t pick the weakest engine.

Usually yes — a child seat is often available on request, sometimes for a small extra fee. Mention it when booking so the seat is definitely in the car at pickup.

No. Any off-roading — leaving public roads for rough terrain or river fords — is prohibited on all cars, and insurance doesn’t cover such trips. Reach even mountain sights via normal roads; if a place can only be reached off-road, people use local transport there.

First, contact the rental provider — the details are in your contract, and MY.DRIVE support will help you get your bearings. In an accident, document it by the rules (call the patrol police, take photos), otherwise insurance may not apply. The exact steps and coverage depend on the insurance you chose — check at the booking stage. Don’t try to hide damage: using the insurance will definitely be cheaper than paying for repairs yourself.

Pick your dates and pickup location, find a suitable car and submit a request — confirmation comes quickly. If your plans change, support is available on Telegram and by phone.