What are the rules for renting a car in Georgia? How much does the rental cost per day? What are the driving rules and penalties for drivers?
How to rent a car in Georgia?
To rent a car you must have an international driving license. A driver over 21 years of age with at least 2 years of driving experience can rent a car. The roads in Georgia are good, local drivers are not reckless, as there are a lot of police.
Rental prices
Most tourists prefer to rent a car, since public transport does not go to all attractions, and taxis are quite expensive.
- The cost of daily rental starts from 20 €, for this money you can rent an old jeep
- Luxury cars are more expensive, 35-50€ per day
We recommend booking a car in advance on the rental website. To do this, fill out the form and indicate your rental dates. As a rule, there is no collateral. You must pay for insurance on site when placing your order.
Car rental with driver
A popular service for tourists in Georgia is to rent a car with a Russian-speaking driver. It’s very convenient: you can go sightseeing, go to a cafe, drink wine and relax. The driver waits in the car while you rest. Price 50€ per day. You can call the driver to the hotel and he will take you back to the hotel.
Driving rules and fines
Standard driving rules apply in Georgia. It is strictly forbidden to drive drunk, drive recklessly, or cut off. At night and in bad weather, be sure to drive with low beam headlights on.
Speed limits
- In a populated area – 60 km/h
- Outside the populated area – 90 km/h
- Expressway – 110 km/h
Driving Rules
- The driver and front seat passenger must wear a seat belt
- Talking on the phone is allowed with a hands free headset
- The maximum blood alcohol content of the driver is 0.3 ppm
- Children under 3 years old can only be transported in car seats
- Children under 12 years old can only sit in the rear seats
Fines
- For not wearing a seat belt – 15€
- For speeding – 20€
- For incorrect parking – 10€
- For talking on the phone while driving – 5€
- For driving while intoxicated – 400€
- For throwing garbage out of a car window – 120€
The traffic police actively patrol and often stop to check documents. When stopped, show the police your passport, license and rental agreement.
The fine must be paid within 30 days at any bank branch. Then the “counter” turns on and the amount will increase. If you want to fly to Georgia on vacation next year, your license will be revoked. You will not be able to rent a car, and you will have to pay 130 € to restore your license.