Budget · Tbilisi · Georgia
Tbilisi on a budget
What a trip to Tbilisi really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: dare, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
Tbilisi is affordable for most international visitors. Budget roughly $30–$50 per person per day on a tight budget, $70–$140 mid-range and $200–$450 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in February.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $30–$50 a day
- Mid-range
- $70–$140 a day
- Luxury
- $200–$450 a day
- Local currency
- GEL
- Free sights
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Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $30–$50 | $90–$150 | $150–$250 | $210–$350 |
| Mid-range | $70–$140 | $210–$420 | $350–$700 | $490–$980 |
| Luxury | $200–$450 | $600–$1,350 | $1,000–$2,250 | $1,400–$3,150 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Tbilisi, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Metro or bus ride | about GEL 1 |
| Khinkali (per piece) | about GEL 1–2 |
| Adjarian khachapuri | about GEL 12–25 |
| Glass of wine in a wine bar | about GEL 10–20 |
| Bolt ride across the centre | about GEL 5–12 |
| Private sulphur-bath room (1 hour) | about GEL 60–200 |
| Mid-range dinner with wine | about GEL 40–80 per person |
Money-saving tips
- Use Bolt rather than street taxis to avoid overcharging.
- Eat in local canteens and khinkali houses for very low-cost meals.
- Share day trips with other travellers through hostels or shared tours.
- Buy wine from specialist shops or directly from producers rather than in tourist areas.
- Check bills for service charges before tipping.
Free things to do
- Narikala Fortress — The ruined fortress walls of Narikala, first built in the 4th century and expanded by later rulers, run along the ridge above the Old Town.
- Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) — A 20-metre aluminium statue on the Sololaki ridge, holding a bowl of wine for guests and a sword for enemies, symbolising Georgian character.
- Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba) — Completed in 2004, Sameba is the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, with a gilded cross visible across the city.
- Bridge of Peace and Rike Park — A glass-and-steel footbridge opened in 2010, designed by Michele De Lucchi, links the Old Town with Rike Park on the left bank.
- Metekhi Church — A 13th-century church on a cliff above the Mtkvari River, facing the Old Town, with an equestrian statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali, founder of Tbilisi, beside it.
- Anchiskhati Basilica — Built in the 6th century, Anchiskhati is the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi, with a dim, frescoed interior.
Where to stay on a budget
$$ · Best for couples, culture, food lovers and quiet stays
Sololaki
Grand 19th-century houses with painted entrance halls and quiet wine bars
$$ · Best for solo travellers, quiet stays and food lovers
Vera
Leafy residential district of cafés, galleries and old houses
$ · Best for budget, solo travellers, nightlife and food lovers
Marjanishvili and Chugureti
Left-bank district of Fabrika, hostels and a restored 19th-century avenue
Eating well for less
- Adjarian khachapuri — Khachapuri specialists and traditional restaurants across the city.
- Churchkhela — Market stalls, Dezerter Bazaar and street vendors in the Old Town.
Getting around for less
Metromoney card
A rechargeable contactless card for the metro, buses and cable cars, sold at metro stations.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Tbilisi cost?
About $350–$700 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $150–$250 on a tight budget.
+Is Tbilisi expensive?
It is affordable for international visitors. Use Bolt rather than street taxis to avoid overcharging.
+How much money do I need per day in Tbilisi?
Roughly $30–$50 on a budget and $70–$140 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Tbilisi?
Usually in February.