Georgia is a captivating country in the Caucasus region where ancient traditions meet stunning mountain landscapes and world-class wine culture. From the charming cobblestone streets of Tbilisi to the dramatic peaks of the Greater Caucasus, Georgia offers extraordinary hospitality, unique cuisine, and eight millennia of winemaking heritage.
Local currency: Georgian Lari (GEL).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Georgia.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- 10-15 GEL ($4-6) dorm bed
- Budget
- 35-60 GEL ($13-22) private room
- Midrange
- 100-200 GEL ($37-75) comfortable hotel
- Luxury
- 350-700 GEL ($130-260) 5-star hotel
Food
- Street
- 3-8 GEL ($1-3) khinkali, lobiani, or khachapuri
- Local
- 15-30 GEL ($6-11) full meal at Georgian restaurant
- Midrange
- 40-80 GEL ($15-30) sit-down restaurant with wine
- Fine
- 150-300 GEL ($55-110) fine dining per person
Transport
- Bus
- 1 GEL metro/bus in Tbilisi
- Taxi
- 5-15 GEL city taxi via Bolt
- Airport
- 20-60 GEL Bolt/taxi from Tbilisi airport
- Daytrip
- 10-50 GEL marshrutka to Mtskheta/Kazbegi
Activities
- Museum
- 5-15 GEL national museums
- Sites
- Free to 10 GEL most historical sites
- Tour
- 30-80 GEL organized day tours
- Excursion
- 60-150 GEL wine tours or mountain day trips
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Georgia costs end-to-end.
Budget traveller
70-150 GEL ($25-55)/day
Midrange traveller
200-400 GEL ($75-150)/day
Luxury traveller
600-1200 GEL ($220-450)/day
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Buy a MetroMoney card (0.50 GEL) for Tbilisi metro and buses at just 1 GEL per ride instead of cash fares
Eat khinkali, khachapuri, and lobiani at neighborhood Georgian restaurants rather than tourist-area spots - same quality at half the price
Use Bolt or Yandex Go for all taxis - street taxis near tourist sites routinely overcharge visitors by 3-5x
Take marshrutkas (shared minibuses) for intercity travel - Tbilisi to Mtskheta is just 1 GEL vs 20 GEL for a taxi
Visit free attractions including Narikala Fortress, Old Town streets, Rike Park, and Botanical Garden to keep activity costs low
Buy wine directly from family wineries in Kakheti where quality bottles cost 8-20 GEL vs 30-80 GEL in Tbilisi restaurants
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Narikala Fortress
Hike up to the ancient fortress overlooking Old Tbilisi for panoramic views of the city, Mtkvari River, and surrounding hills. Free to enter the fortress ruins anytime.
Tbilisi Old Town Walking
Explore the atmospheric cobblestone streets, colorful balconies, and hidden courtyards of Old Tbilisi on your own. The area around Abanotubani and Betlemi is beautiful and completely free to wander.
Bridge of Peace and Rike Park
The modern pedestrian bridge and riverside park are free public spaces perfect for walking, photography, and watching the Old Town reflected in the Kura River at sunset.
Mtskheta Visit (excluding transport)
UNESCO World Heritage ancient capital with free entry to the historic city, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and Jvari Monastery. Only transport to get there costs money.
Tbilisi Botanical Garden
Beautiful gardens below Narikala Fortress with gorge views, waterfalls, and diverse plant collections. Free or minimal entry fee, perfect for a relaxed afternoon.
Dry Bridge Flea Market Browsing
Browse Soviet memorabilia, antiques, and Georgian art at the famous Dry Bridge market without any obligation to buy. A fascinating living museum of Georgian history.
Borjomi Mineral Springs
Free to drink the world-famous Borjomi mineral water directly from public springs in the Borjomi park. Fill your bottle with naturally carbonated mineral water at no cost.