Car rental at Tbilisi Airport

No. Georgia does not operate toll roads, vignettes, or electronic turnpikes anywhere in the country. The drive from Tbilisi Airport to central Tbilisi, Kakheti, or along the main E60 East-West highway is entirely free of tolls.

The most convenient refueling points are the corporate Wissol and Socar fuel stations situated on the S5 Kakheti Highway, approximately 2.5 kilometers before the airport entrance interchange. Both operate 24/7 and accept credit cards.

Only if you have booked cross-border clearance in advance. Most rental agencies at TBS strictly forbid unauthorized border crossings; taking a rental into Armenia requires written notarized corporate authorization (Power of Attorney) and supplemental cross-border insurance issued at the desk.

The Patrol Police Department issues electronic citations directly to the vehicle registration. The rental agency will settle the statutory fine (typically 20 to 50 GEL for moderate speeding or bus-lane infringement) and charge your security deposit along with an administrative processing fee of 30 to 60 GEL.

For driving strictly within Tbilisi and on the paved highways to Kakheti or Batumi, an economy or compact car is sufficient. However, if your itinerary includes the Georgian Military Highway, Kazbegi, Tusheti, or Svaneti, a high-clearance AWD or 4x4 vehicle is strongly recommended due to steep inclines, loose gravel, and road construction ruts.

Watch out for solid yellow road lanes marked with 'BUS' text or municipal camera symbols on Kakheti Highway and central avenues. Driving or stopping in these dedicated public transit corridors results in an immediate automatic camera fine of 20 GEL per camera passed.