Is Tbilisi expensive? What things really cost in 2026
Short answer
No, Tbilisi is one of the cheapest capitals in Europe and the Caucasus region, far cheaper than Western European cities. A realistic budget day is about ₾105 per person (roughly €35), mid-range about ₾275, and the money goes mostly on beds, long dinners with wine and day trips with a driver.
Daily budget: backpacker, mid-range, luxury
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | ₾45 | ₾120 | ₾300 |
| Food & drink | ₾40 | ₾80 | ₾160 |
| Sights & tickets | ₾15 | ₾50 | ₾100 |
| Local transport | ₾5 | ₾25 | ₾70 |
| Per person, per day | ₾105 | ₾275 | ₾630 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Tbilisi day-cost table.
What things cost
| Item | Typical price* |
|---|---|
| Metro or bus ride | about ₾1 |
| Bolt taxi across the centre | about ₾6–15 |
| Cable car to Narikala | a few lari each way |
| Georgian National Museum | about ₾15–20 |
| Private sulphur bath room, one hour | roughly ₾80–200 per room |
| Meal with wine in a traditional restaurant | about ₾30–70 per person |
| Bolt from the airport | about ₾25–40 |
| Boutique hotel double in Old Tbilisi | about ₾180–350 |
* Approximate prices, October 2026. They change with season and exchange rates.
Where the money goes
Accommodation is the main cost, though still low: hostels and guesthouses in Chugureti and Marjanishvili cost about ₾70–140 a night, boutique hotels in Old Tbilisi and Sololaki about ₾160–350, and design hotels on Rustaveli or in Vake ₾400–900. Food and wine come next, because Georgian dinners are generous and easy to stretch out. The sulphur baths and day trips are the extras: a private driver to Kazbegi costs roughly ₾200–300 per car, while shared minibuses cost a fraction of that. Public transport and Bolt taxis are very cheap, and Georgia has no general tourist tax.
When it is cheaper
Winter (December–February) is the cheapest and quietest time for rooms; May–June and September–October, the most pleasant months, are the busiest, though prices stay moderate by European standards.
How to spend less
- Use a Metromoney card or a contactless bank card: rides cost about ₾1 and transfers within 90 minutes are cheaper.
- Take bus 337 from the airport for a lari or two instead of a taxi.
- Book Bolt rather than hailing unmarked taxis, which may overcharge.
- Go to Mtskheta and Kazbegi by marshrutka from Didube (a few lari and about ₾15–25) instead of hiring a driver.
- Order house wine by the jug; it is much cheaper than bottles and often good.
- Share a larger private bath room with friends, as the price is per room, not per person.
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Common questions
How much does a day in Tbilisi cost?
About ₾105 per person on a budget, ₾275 mid-range and about ₾630 in comfort, sharing a double room.
Is Tbilisi cheap compared with Europe?
Yes. Transport, food and wine cost far less than in most European capitals, and rooms are moderate.
How much are the sulphur baths?
A private room for an hour costs roughly ₾80–200 depending on size, with a scrub (kisi) extra.