Georgia is the flagship country of the Caucasus, a natural wonderland of ice-capped mountains and the birthplace of the world’s first wine.
It’s perfect for travellers looking for something a little different.
1. Georgia Quick Facts
Language Georgian
Religion Georgia Orthodox
Currency Georgia Lari (GEL)
Visa visa-free to Schengen Area countries
Power Plugs 230 V 50 Hz (G Type)
Capital Tbilisi
ATM ATM in the city center allow you to withdraw money in dollars and local currency using credit or debit cards.
Use card Major hotels, restaurants, and large stores accept credit cards from most card companies, including Visa and Mastercard.
APP
Google Maps
Bolt
Yandex
2. Packing for your trip
Air plain Ticket
Dollar Flight Club has made it easier and cheaper to buy flights to the Airport.
SIM card
Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that solves the pain of high roaming bills by giving you access to 200+ eSIMs (digital SIM cards) globally at affordable prices.
New member one-time use 15% discount coupon
10% discount coupon for multiple use by all members.
Pacsafe Pro safe 800 Luggage Lock
Good protection against snatchers or impulse thieves.
Universal Power Adapter
One of the most essential but most forgotten items in your travel gear? A power adapter!
Travel insurance
Prepare for risky situations Travel insurance can be a big help in the event of an emergency
GoPro HERO11
If you want to capture your own memories of your travels, GoPro is the way to go. It’s small, has great image quality, and is easy to carry around
3. Transportation
There are also unlimited public transport cards, which can be used with any credit card with the Contactless mark.
1 day, 7 days, 30 days, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year
1 GEL: One trip
3 GEL: All day
20 GEL: One week
40 GEL: A month
100 GEL: Unlimited 3 months
150 GEL: Unlimited 6 months
250 GEL: Unlimited 1 year
Unlimited transfers for 90 minutes after the first swipe of the transport card.
*You can also use a credit card with the Contactless symbol.
By bus
Tbilisi city buses: operate 7am-24pm
Tickets can be purchased from ticket vending machines on the bus – no change.
Metro
Tbilisi Metro: 2 lines, 21 stations
Tokens must be purchased at ticket windows inside metro stations.
Rant a Car
Drivers change lanes without blinkers, speeding is common, and road maintenance is poor.
Beware of slip-and-fall accidents in mountainous areas.
Taxi
We recommend using apps like Bolt and Yandex Taxi.
Official Tbilisi taxis are white; roadside hailing is likely to be a scam.
A light on the top of the taxi indicates when it’s empty – green – a
4.Safety
Georgia is generally safe, but walking at night can be dangerous and pickpocketing is on the rise, especially in crowded areas such as markets, buses and metros.
5. Climate
The climate varies from humid subtropical in the west to subtropical to temperate in the east.
There are four distinct seasons, with August being the hottest and January being the coldest.
The average summer temperature is 75°F (24°C) and the average winter temperature is 36°F (2°C).
6. price
It’s rather cheap, but prices are rising due to the recent war in Russia.
McDonald’s Combo Meal: 22.00 GEL
Water (1.5 litres): 1.71 GEL
Cappuccino (regular) 7.75 GEL
Milk (regular), (1 liter) 5.29 GEL
Gasoline (1 liter) 3.13 GEL
7. Travel precautions
Drinking tap water is safe in Georgia. There is no need to buy water to drink.
Closed to travellers
Abkhazia, South Ossetia (disputed)
Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, North Ossetia
Pankisi Valley (IS-affected areas)
8. Etiquette & Service Tip
When visiting a local church or monastery, men should refrain from wearing shorts and hats, and women should wear scarves provided by the church or monastery around their heads and waists.
Tip
Tipping culture is not common, and some restaurants may add VAT..
10. Holidays
The following are the national public holidays for 2024:
1 Jan Mon New Year’s Day
2 Jan Tue New Year Holiday
7 Jan Sun Orthodox Christmas Day
19 Jan Fri Orthodox Epiphany
3 Mar Sun Mother’s Day
8 Mar Fri International Women’s Day
9 Apr Tue Independence Restoration Day
3 May Fri Orthodox Good Friday
4 May Sat Orthodox Easter Saturday
5 May Sun Orthodox Easter Sunday
6 May Mon Orthodox Easter Monday
9 May Thu Victory Day
12 May Sun Saint Andrew the First Called Day
26 May Sun Independence Day
28 Aug Wed Saint Mary’s Day
14 Oct Mon Svetitskhovloba
23 Nov Sat Saint George’s Day
2025 National Public Holidays:
Wednesday, 1 January : New Year’s Day
Thursday, 2 January : New Year Holiday
Tuesday, 7 January : Orthodox Christmas Day
Sunday, 19 January : Orthodox Epiphany
Monday, 3 March : Mother’s Day
Saturday, 8 March : International Women’s Day
Wednesday, 9 April : Independence Restoration Day
Friday, 18 April : Orthodox Good Friday
Saturday, 19 April : Orthodox Easter Saturday
Sunday, 20 April : Orthodox Easter Sunday
Monday, 21 April : Orthodox Easter Monday
Friday, 9 May : Victory Day
Monday, 12 May : Saint Andrew the First Called Day
Saturday, 17 May : Family Purity Day
Monday, 26 May : Independence Day
Thursday, 28 August : Saint Mary’s Day
Tuesday, 14 October : Svetitskhovloba
Sunday, 23 November : Saint George’s Day