Driving in Georgia: rules, fines and tips for tourists

Licence and documents

To rent a car from us, the driver must be at least 21 and have held a category B licence for at least 2 years. If your licence does not show the category, bring a notarised translation that does. At pick-up you need your passport or ID card and your driving licence. All the details are on our rental requirements page.

Keep your licence, the car’s registration certificate and the rental agreement with you while driving: the police may ask to see them.

Basic rules of the road

• Traffic drives on the right; overtake on the left.
• In towns and villages the speed limit is 60 km/h, and 20 km/h in residential zones, unless signs show otherwise. Outside towns and on highways, follow the posted limits.
• Everyone in the car should wear a seat belt. Small children need a child seat: you can add one when booking.
• Do not hold your phone while driving; use a hands-free kit.
• Do not drink at all if you are driving. The allowed level is very low, the penalties are severe, and no insurance covers an accident under the influence.
• The emergency number for police, ambulance and fire is 112.

Cameras and fines

Tbilisi and the main highways have many cameras: for speed, at traffic lights and on bus lanes. Fines are issued automatically to the car’s number plate, so they reach us as the owner of the car, sometimes days after you return it. Under our rental terms, fines incurred during the rental are paid by the driver.

Fine amounts changed twice in 2026, so we do not list them here. You can check fines by number plate on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, police.ge. The easiest way to avoid them is simply to keep to the limits.

Parking in Tbilisi

Central Tbilisi has paid parking zones, marked with signs. Payment is linked to the number plate: you pay by plate number through the city’s parking app or at a payment terminal. Car parks at the airport, the train station and shopping centres charge separately.

Never stop in front of a fire hydrant, on a pedestrian crossing or where signs prohibit it: cars parked there can be fined and towed away.

Driving style and roads

• Local drivers can be impatient and overtake in unexpected places. Keep your distance and do not let yourself be rushed.
• On country roads, expect cows, sheep and dogs on the road, especially in the mountains and after dark.
• The main highways are in good condition. Mountain roads are narrow and winding: plan extra time and avoid driving them at night.
• Google Maps works well in Georgia. Before heading into the mountains, download offline maps and start with a full tank.

Winter driving

In winter, mountain passes can close for a few hours or days because of snow or avalanche risk, most often the Jvari Pass on the road to Kazbegi. During heavy snowfall the authorities may let cars through only with snow chains. Our cars are fitted with winter tyres in winter. Before a mountain trip, check the road status with the Roads Department of Georgia (georoad.ge).

If something happens

After an accident, call the police on 112 and then us. Do not admit fault or sign anything, and make sure you get a police report: it is needed for the insurance. If the car breaks down, call us: we are available 24/7 on +995 555 438 141, also on WhatsApp.

Planning a trip? Read our guides to driving from Tbilisi to Kazbegi and taking a rental car to Armenia.