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Mitsubishi Pajero
- 7 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 4x4
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $300
from $58/day
1–3 days$704–7 days$648+ days$58
CarsSelf-drive or with driver
4x4 and jeep rental in Georgia
Georgians call any serious off-roader a jeep, and in the high Caucasus you will be glad of one. A body-on-frame 4x4 with low range and good clearance is the vehicle for the gravel road into Khevsureti, the side valleys of Kazbegi, the Goderdzi Pass and the steppe tracks of Vashlovani.
Photo: Raf24~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 4.0From$58 a day
Seats5–7
LicenceB (car)
Deposit$300–$400
WhereTbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi
SeasonAll year
Choose a model
Prices are approximate, in US dollars per day, for 2026. July and August cost more; longer rentals cost less per day. We can quote in GEL or EUR.
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Toyota 4Runner
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 4x4
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $300
from $64/day
1–3 days$754–7 days$708+ days$64
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Mitsubishi Delica
- 7 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 4x4
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $300
from $62/day
1–3 days$754–7 days$688+ days$62
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic
- Diesel
- 4x4
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $400
from $70/day
1–3 days$854–7 days$788+ days$70
4x4 & jeeps: what to know
The Land Cruiser Prado and the Mitsubishi Pajero are the workhorses of Georgian mountain villages, so mechanics and spare parts are easy to find. The Mitsubishi Delica, a 4x4 van with seven seats, is a local favourite for groups. Even with a 4x4, many contracts exclude the Abano Pass to Tusheti; for that road we arrange a local driver.
Good for
- Shatili and Mutso in Khevsureti (summer)
- Truso and the gravel valleys around Kazbegi
- Vashlovani National Park
- Snowy roads and ski resorts in winter
Tips from your host
- Ask the company to show you how low range works when you collect the car, before you need it.
- Fill the tank in the last town: most mountain tracks have no filling station.
- Carry cash. Mountain guesthouses and shared 4x4 drivers rarely take cards.
Insurance
Standard
IncludedThird-party liability plus collision cover with an excess, typically $300 to $1,000. If the car is damaged, you pay up to that amount.
Full cover
+$8–15 a dayZero or very low excess, often with a smaller deposit. Read the exclusions: tyres, glass, the underbody and off-road damage are sometimes left out.
Your travel insurance
RequiredGeorgia requires foreign visitors to hold travel health insurance from 2026. It covers you, not the rental car, so keep both.
Extras
- Full insurance, zero excess+$8–15/day
- Child seat or booster$3–5/day
- Additional driverFree–$5/day
- Pocket Wi-Fi router$4/day
- Roof box or ski rack$5–8/day
- Snow chains$3/day
- Trip to Armenia (papers)$50–100 once
- Delivery to your hotelFree–$20
What you need to rent
Driver's age
From 21 with most local firms, from 23 to 25 with international brands. Young drivers may pay a surcharge or a higher deposit.
Licence
Held for at least one to two years. Licences in Latin letters are usually accepted; for other scripts bring an International Driving Permit too.
Documents
Passport and the original driving licence of every person who will drive.
Deposit
About $0 to $300 with local firms, $500 to $1,500 with international brands, returned when you hand the car back.
Borders
Many firms allow trips to Armenia if you ask in advance. Crossing into Azerbaijan by land is not possible for most visitors at present.
Winter
From December to March, ask for winter tyres for any mountain road. Chains can be required on the Jvari Pass.
Questions about 4x4 & jeeps
Can I drive a rental 4x4 to Tusheti?
Most companies do not allow their cars on the Abano Pass road, and their insurance will not cover damage there. The road is narrow, unpaved and steep, so we recommend leaving your car in Kakheti and taking a local 4x4 with an experienced driver.
What is the difference between an SUV and a 4x4?
A crossover drives all four wheels on slippery roads but has no low-range gearbox and limited clearance. A true 4x4 such as a Prado or Pajero has both, plus a stronger chassis, which matters on rocks and deep ruts.
Is a 4x4 with a driver better than self-drive?
On the hardest roads, often yes. A local driver knows where the track is washed out, when snow closes a pass and how to pass a lorry on a cliff edge, and you get to watch the view.
Other rentals
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0Economy cars
Small, thrifty hatchbacks for city streets and paved day trips.
4–5from $18/day
Photo: User3204, CC BY 4.0Sedans
Roomy five-seaters with a proper boot for longer road trips.
5from $24/day
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0SUVs & crossovers
Higher seats and all-wheel drive for broken tarmac, gravel and snow.
5–7from $37/day
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0Minivans, 7 or 8 seats
Seven or eight seats for families and small groups, self-drive or with driver.
7–8from $58/day
Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0Minibuses with driver
Sprinters, Transits and coaches with a professional driver for groups.
13–50from $120/day
Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0Premium & luxury
Business sedans and luxury SUVs, with a chauffeur if you like.
5–7from $100/day
Photo: Virginia State Parks, CC BY 2.0Campervans & roof tents
Sleep under the Caucasus in a roof-tent 4x4 or a campervan.
2–6 berthsfrom $90/day
Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0Scooters & mopeds
Easy 50cc and 125cc scooters for Batumi and the coast.
1–2from $12/day
Photo: San Andreas, CC BY-SA 4.0Motorcycles
Adventure and dual-sport bikes for Caucasus road trips.
1–2from $50/day
Photo: TRAILSOURCE.COM, CC BY 2.0Bicycles & e-bikes
City bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes by the day or week.
1from $8/day
Photo: rugbyxm, CC BY 2.0Ski & snowboard
Skis, boards, boots and clothing waiting for you at the resort.
December to early Aprilfrom $10/day
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0Camping & trekking gear
Tents, sleeping bags, stoves and glacier kit for the mountains.
June to Septemberfrom $4/day