Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0Sedan · or similar
Toyota Prius
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic
- Hybrid
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $200
from $24/day
1–3 days$304–7 days$278+ days$24
CarsSelf-drive or with driver
Sedan rental in Georgia
A sedan is the comfortable middle ground: room for four adults, a boot that takes three suitcases, and a smoother ride on the long east to west highway between Tbilisi and the Black Sea. It suits families and friends planning a classic loop of Kakheti, Kazbegi, Borjomi and Batumi on paved roads.
Photo: User3204, CC BY 4.0From$24 a day
Seats5
LicenceB (car)
Deposit$200–$300
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.
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Cutlass, CC0Sedan · or similar
Hyundai Elantra
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic
- Petrol
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $200
from $28/day
1–3 days$354–7 days$328+ days$28
Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0Sedan · or similar
Toyota Camry
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic
- Petrol
Unlimited kmDriver on requestDeposit $300
from $36/day
1–3 days$454–7 days$408+ days$36
Sedans: what to know
You will see the Toyota Prius everywhere in Georgia. Hybrids are popular here because fuel is a real cost over long distances, and a Prius burns noticeably less than a petrol car of the same size. For more power on the mountain passes, a Camry or an Elantra is the step up.
Good for
- Two-week loops on paved roads
- Families of four with luggage
- Tbilisi to Batumi along the main highway
- Wine country, with boot space for bottles
Tips from your host
- Ground clearance is low: skip gravel tracks and watch for high kerbs when parking in Tbilisi.
- On a route of 1,500 km or more, ask for a hybrid. The fuel saving adds up.
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 sedans
Why are there so many Toyota Priuses in Georgia?
Used hybrids imported from the United States became popular as taxis and family cars because they are cheap to run. Rental firms keep them for the same reason, so a Prius is often the best-value five-seater.
Is a sedan enough for a road trip in Georgia?
For the classic route through Mtskheta, Kakheti, Kazbegi, Borjomi, Kutaisi and Batumi in the warm months, yes. Pick a crossover or 4x4 for gravel side valleys or snowy mountain roads.
How much luggage fits in a rental sedan?
Usually three medium suitcases plus small bags. If you travel with large cases or a pushchair, tell us and we choose a car with a bigger boot.
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: 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: Raf24~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 4.04x4 & jeeps
Real off-roaders with low range for mountain tracks and passes.
5–7from $58/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