Car rental in Kutaisi

From $30 a day. Kutaisi is a convenient base for western Georgia: from here it’s close to the canyons, the caves and Svaneti. The final price with insurance is on the car’s page before booking.

Kutaisi Airport (KUT) is 14 km from the city, so delivery there is quick. Within Kutaisi 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.

The closest and most beautiful — Prometheus Cave near Tskaltubo (~20 km) and Gelati Monastery (~16 km), one of the symbols of Georgia’s Golden Age. Further out — Martvili Canyon with a boat ride along the turquoise river (~50 km) and Okatse Canyon with Kinchkha Waterfall. Batumi is ~2.5–3 hours away, Tbilisi ~3–3.5.

Often yes. Many people drive to Prometheus, Martvili, Okatse and Gelati all the way from Batumi, even though all these places are much closer to Kutaisi. If canyons and caves are your main goal, renting in Kutaisi makes more sense: you save a couple of hours each way.

Take the new road via Zugdidi — about 250 km, winding but paved; in summer ordinary sedans manage it, though a crossover is more comfortable. From late autumn to spring all-wheel drive is better. Important: the short road via Lentekhi is closed for rentals — driving rental cars there is prohibited, as is going further toward Ushguli. So the route is via Zugdidi only.

Yes, a one-way between cities is possible: choose different pickup and return cities on the site — suitable cars appear with a price that already accounts for it. Handy if Kutaisi is a stop for you between the sea and the capital.

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.