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Car rental in Batumi turns the holiday into a proper Adjara base. Batumi airport (BUS) is the closest airport to any city centre in the country — 2 km from the seafront — and most local hosts run the car straight to your hotel lobby for free on hires of three days or more. No shuttle to a remote car park, no taxi queue with the suitcases.
The city itself is a beach town, and you rarely need a car inside it: Bolt covers the centre for $2–4. The standard pattern is a short 2–4 day rental for the runs that matter — Mahuntseti, Kobuleti, Ureki, the Sarpi border, or a one-way to Tbilisi.
A guest landed on flight W6 7237 at 02:10. The host met them at arrivals, walked them to the car in the short-stay bay and handed over the keys in five minutes — they were in their Old Batumi hotel before the airport taxi rank had even cleared.
Batumi sells itself on the sea, but the rental is what unlocks Adjara — and that's where a short, well-timed booking earns its keep.
Prices and seasonality
Batumi has the sharpest seasonal price swing in Georgia. Low season (November–April) — economy from $25 a day, crossovers from $32. Peak August — the same cars climb to $60–70 a day, and weekend dates often sell out outright. Tbilisi's swing is half as steep.
A couple booked their Forester ten days before flying in mid-August and ended up paying $78/day — the host pulled the last one across from Tbilisi for them. The same car six weeks earlier would have been $60.
When to book
For July and August, 6–8 weeks ahead. Leave it later and only the premium tier survives at triple the price. May and September need 3–4 weeks. In winter you can book day-of, but the Batumi fleet shrinks — most cars sit in Tbilisi during the off-season.
In the shoulder months Batumi is one of the best-value spots in the country: a car at $25 a day, an empty seafront, most restaurants still open and the Mahuntseti road to yourself.
Subaru Forester in Georgia
Overall, it's fine. But there are nuances. We were not given a Subaru Forester, saying that it was being repaired. No one warned us about it. They gave us another car. And also the battery on the car was shabby. A couple of times the car stalled and wouldn't start. I had to find someone who could light the car the first time. And the second time to repair the battery. Otherwise everything went well.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Georgia
It's not very smooth
Ford Escape in Georgia
I liked everything very much! I took a Ford Escape twice for a trip from Batumi to Bakuriani and back. Great car, you can see that it is technically looked after. The interior is clean and neat. Pleasant service, at the right time took it, then gave it back. It would be great to get a car with a full tank of gasoline and with a full tank to give - it would be very convenient, but so few places and this compared to other big pluses is not crucial. I recommend to take a car here!
Toyota Prius in Georgia
A beat up car on bald winter tires, with non working headlights, torn wiper rubbers and 270000 miles. And it's a 2012, not a 2014
Toyota Rush in Georgia
I really liked the services of these guys - everything went quickly and promptly. They replaced the booked car with a higher class car without any problems, as the model I had chosen was unavailable. As a result, I got a fresh, fully serviceable jeep - an ideal option for traveling in Georgia. We drove from Tbilisi to Batumi, and there the car was accepted without any questions or nagging about small scratches (although we returned it in the same condition as we received it). Everything was clear, without unnecessary bureaucracy and with respect for the client. Highly recommended! 👍
Ford Fusion Sedan in Georgia
Everything went well, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. And thanks to TakeCars service for handling the situation before the start of the rental, they responded to the request clearly, promptly and efficiently!
Toyota Rav4 in Georgia
Everything went great, the car was prepared quite quickly, no problem arranging to return it elsewhere. The staff were very adequate.
Subaru Forester in Georgia
It went well.
Subaru Forester in Georgia
Everything went well, the car did not let us down, the guys are good, brought on time, picked up too. We are very satisfied !
Toyota Prius in Georgia
all in all, it's okay
Subaru Forester in Georgia
everything went great, no problems with the car :)
Subaru Forester in Georgia
We rented a Subaru Forrester for 4 days. We got the car right at the airport in Tbilisi and handed it over to Batumi. Everything is very clear. Were satisfied
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Georgia
Rent a car from Iaa was a good choice and car rent was super easy and fast. We got diffrent car than we ordered, but better for the same price :) - JEEP For driving in Georgia you need to have a little self-confidence, courage and luck (the stories about Georgian drivers are truth :) ). We had everythig and traveling across the country by car was very convenient. Car was working well and we made around 1100 km with no problem. Without a car we would not have so many experiences and we would not see so many beautiful places. Iaa and her colleague were nice and professional. They explained everything in detail. We will use their services next time in Georgia.
Pickup at BUS airport
BUS is the smallest of the country's three main airports and keeps a compact year-round schedule: Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Minsk, plus Wizz Air and FlyDubai, with seasonal European additions in summer. The on-site fleet is smaller than in Tbilisi — most cars are driven down from the capital to match your flight. Confirm at least 24–48 hours ahead so the host can stitch the logistics together.
A couple on flight PC 591 from Istanbul gave the host their flight number at booking. The car was parked twenty metres from arrivals, the contract was signed on the bonnet, and they were on the seafront before the rest of the passport queue had collected their bags.
Hotel delivery
The signature Batumi move is free delivery to your hotel in the centre on hires of three days or more. BUS to most seafront hotels is a ten-minute drive, so dragging luggage to a far parking lot makes no sense. Late drop-off at BUS for early Tel Aviv and Istanbul flights is routine — the keys go into the hotel lobby safe or a numbered envelope at reception.
Airport-tier surcharges don't apply here. The host is local, the car is local, and the handover happens in your lobby or the short-stay bay — pick whichever fits the flight.
Parking, fines and driving
Central parking is zoned and paid: 1–2 GEL/hour in most districts, settled through the Batumi Parking app. The fine for an inactive session is 25 GEL (~$9) — half of what the capital charges. Free streets sit a couple of blocks back from the seafront, often a smarter call than circling the hotel for twenty minutes in summer.
The host normally installs the parking app at handover and runs a thirty-second demo: zone code, plate, start session, stop session. Skip the demo and you'll learn the system from the inspector instead.
A guest parked on Mazniashvili in late July, opened the app, picked the zone — but never tapped Start. Twenty minutes later, a 25 GEL ticket. Cheap lesson, but the next session he double-checked.
Traffic and cameras
Summer traffic is dense but local: real congestion lives on Rustaveli Avenue and on the Friday outbound to Kobuleti. Cameras on the E60 trigger from +10 km/h over the limit, and the average fine is around 50 GEL (~$18) with the country-wide 20% discount when paid inside ten days.
Hotel parking
If you're staying on the first line of the seafront, ask reception about the hotel's own car park at check-in. In high summer it's often cheaper than four days in the paid zone — and you skip the daily app dance entirely.
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How expensive is renting a car in Batumi: average daily rates for a one-week car rental, across all car classes.
Why book with us
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Free hotel delivery
The car arrives at your lobby in central Batumi. No airport trip, no shuttle.
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No deposit on short summer hires
Economy cars on 2–4 day rentals usually go out without any card hold.
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Sarpi walk-cross briefing
At handover we explain how to park at the hotel, walk through to Turkey and return the same day without notarised paperwork.
Day trips from Batumi
Adjara is compact and almost everything is tarmac. Mahuntseti with its waterfall and Tamara Bridge is 30 km and 35–40 minutes out; on the return, fold in the Petra fortress. Keda and the Adjaristskali valley sit an hour east — a natural 90–110 km loop. Kobuleti is 30 minutes, Ureki with its black magnetic sand an hour. The Mtirala national park is 35 minutes from town.
A family rented for two days, did Mahuntseti and the waterfall in the morning, stopped for chacha at a roadside stand, and were back at their hotel pool by lunch. The second day they did Petra and Kobuleti. Three days they didn't need a car at all.
Sarpi walk-cross
The Sarpi border lies 20 km from Batumi. Don't drive a rental across — a notarised authorisation takes 2–3 days. Park at your hotel and walk through in 15 minutes off-peak, then catch a Turkish minibus to Hopa. A day trip into Turkey and back for dinner is realistic, and a $10 Bolt covers the hotel-to-border hop.
Goderdzi in summer
The Goderdzi Pass in upper Adjara was largely sealed in 2025, with about 11 km of gravel left near the top. The pass closes in winter — June to September is the working window.
Frequent Questions
In low season (November–April), economy from $25 a day, crossovers from $32. In peak August the same economy cars run $60–70 — the country's sharpest seasonal swing. May and September are the sweet spot at $30–40 with the full fleet available.
BUS sits 2 km from central Batumi, so the standard handover is the host meeting you in arrivals by flight number — keys in hand within five minutes. The on-site fleet is smaller than in Tbilisi; most cars are delivered to match your flight, so confirm at least 24–48 hours ahead.
Yes — that's the Batumi norm. Free delivery to a hotel in the centre is offered by most hosts on hires of three days or more. From BUS to the seafront is a 10-minute drive, so there's no reason to pull luggage to a remote car park.
Zoned central parking is 1–2 GEL/hour through the Batumi Parking app. The fine for an inactive session is 25 GEL (~$9) — half of Tbilisi's. Free alternatives exist one or two blocks back from the seafront.
Yes, but only with a notarised authorisation from the host (2–3 working days, confirm at booking). The simpler workaround: park at your hotel, take a $10 Bolt to the border, walk across in 15 minutes off-peak, then catch a Turkish minibus to Hopa or Trabzon.
30 km and 30–40 minutes one way on tarmac — no 4×4 needed. Tamara Bridge from the 12th century and chacha-tasting spots line the route. On the return, add Petra fortress — 15 minutes off the main road.
The classic loop: Mahuntseti → Tamara Bridge → Petra → Keda → Batumi — 90–110 km with stops, 5–6 hours including walks. The alternative loop is coastal: Mtirala → Kobuleti → Ureki → Batumi — 80 km at the same pace.
In summer, yes — the road is mostly sealed, with roughly 11 km of gravel left over the pass. In winter Goderdzi closes due to avalanches and the ski resort can only be reached by snowmobile from Khulo. Best window: June–September.
For 90% of routes — no. Mahuntseti, Kobuleti, Ureki, Mtirala, Kvariati and Keda are all tarmac. A 4×4 only makes sense for upper Adjara and Goderdzi in summer or for genuine winter mountain runs. Don't pay $20–40 a day extra for SUVs you'll use on the beach run.
Yes. Late drop-off at BUS works 24/7 and is set up around early Tel Aviv, Istanbul and Minsk departures. The car is parked in an agreed spot, the keys go in a safe or office, and 04:00–06:00 returns are routine.
Yes — the one-way Batumi → Tbilisi fee is around $110 (300 GEL), with a host driver bringing the car back. The same logic applies to Batumi → Kutaisi for a Wizz Air return. Flag the option at booking so the host can plan the logistics.
Often, no. The centre and seafront are walkable, and Bolt covers most short hops for $2–4. Many guests rent for 2–4 days specifically for excursions (Mahuntseti, Kobuleti, Sarpi) and rely on taxis the rest of the time.
Yes — BUS runs year-round flights to Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Minsk and Tashkent, with seasonal additions in summer. Winter brings 50–60% lower hotel and rental prices, a quieter old town and a smaller restaurant scene, but the city stays open.
Yes — long-term hire in Batumi is a separate segment, with monthly rates of $400–700 depending on car class. It's popular with remote workers who picked Adjara over Tbilisi for the warmer climate. Most hosts add discounts on stays above a month.
Most hosts rent child seats for 5–10 GEL/day (~$2–4) and confirm fit at delivery. Georgia mandates a child seat for under-7 passengers; bringing your own is fine, but renting saves luggage room on Wizz, easyJet or Pegasus flights.