Car rental in Telavi

From $30 a day. Telavi is the capital of Kakheti and a great base for wine routes: from here it’s convenient to tour the monasteries, fortresses and wineries scattered across the Alazani Valley.

Very close by — Alaverdi Monastery (~20 km), one of Georgia’s main cathedrals. Further out — Gremi Castle, Ikalto Monastery (where, by legend, Shota Rustaveli studied), and the wineries in Tsinandali and Kvareli. The most beautiful stretch is the straight 30-km Telavi–Kvareli road along the vineyards. Sighnaghi is ~60 km away, Tbilisi ~95 km via the Gombori Pass.

An ordinary sedan — the surface is good on all the region’s main roads and the switchbacks are gentle. Nothing off-road is needed here. The road from Tbilisi over the Gombori Pass is winding, but a sedan handles that too without any issues.

The main local star is a plane tree over 900 years old: when Marco Polo was travelling through Asia, the tree was already past a hundred. There’s also Batonis-tsikhe Fortress with a museum and views of the Tsiv-Gombori range from the outskirts. A small town, but enough for a couple of hours’ stroll.

Yes, a one-way is often possible: choose different pickup and return cities on the site — and you’ll see cars with a price that accounts for it. Many people do just this: pick up in the capital, spend a couple of days on Kakheti’s wine routes, and drop off on the spot.

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.