Car rental in Gudauri

From $30 a day. Gudauri is Georgia’s main ski resort, and a car frees your hands here: both to the slopes and further along the Georgian Military Road toward Kazbegi, it’s more convenient on your own wheels than waiting for a transfer.

In summer an ordinary sedan reaches Gudauri easily — the road is paved. But in winter, during the ski season, it’s better to take a crossover or all-wheel drive: the pass is cleared, but ice and snowfall come on quickly, and Gudauri sits high in the mountains. If you’re going to ski, leave a buffer for the weather.

About 2–2.5 hours on the Georgian Military Road (~120 km). Along the way — Ananuri Fortress and the Zhinvali reservoir, so the drive itself is part of the experience.

In winter and the shoulder seasons the Gudauri–Kobi stretch (the Cross Pass, the highest point of the road) is periodically closed due to snow or avalanche risk — sometimes for a couple of hours, sometimes for a day. It’s worth checking road conditions before setting off. If the Cross Pass is suddenly closed and you need to continue to Kazbegi, the Kobi–Gudauri cable car runs: you can take it down to Kobi and reach Stepantsminda from there.

Many cars can be delivered to your hotel or apartment — enter the address and time on the site and delivery is factored into the price. In winter it’s better to agree the delivery time with weather and road conditions in mind.

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.