Before you go
Renting & Driving in Georgia
Everything you need to know before you get behind the wheel in Georgia: how to book, which documents you need, traffic rules, fines and crossing the border. Short and practical — from the Corent team.
Updated October 2026
How to rent a car — 4 steps
No prepayment, no paperwork hassle. From picking a car to keys in hand — usually under a day.
- 1
Choose a car
Browse the catalogue and pick a car for your trip — city, mountains or sea. Filters by class, gearbox and drive help you decide.
- 2
Send a request
Fill in the short form or message us in chat. Booking is free and non-binding — we take no prepayment.
- 3
Confirmation
A manager gets in touch to confirm the dates, pick-up place and delivery, and answers any questions about the car and terms.
- 4
Get the keys
We deliver the car to the airport, your hotel or any address. A quick inspection, the contract, payment on pick-up — and you're on the road.
Documents & requirements
Minimal paperwork. We handle everything on the spot in a few minutes.
Age & experience
The driver must be 21 or older with at least 2 years of driving experience.
Passport
A passport or national ID.
Driving licence
A national licence in Latin script. If your licence uses another alphabet, you'll need an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Deposit
Depends on the car class. Some cars require no deposit — ask the manager.
Payment
On pick-up, by cash or card. We accept US dollars and Georgian lari.
Traffic rules
Georgia drives on the right, overtaking on the left. The patrol police enforce the rules and there are many cameras. The essentials:
Speed limits
These are the default limits where there's no sign. Signs and markings take priority — higher on some embankments and near airports, lower in towns and near schools.
Alcohol — near zero
The limit is 0.3‰, and for drivers with under 2 years' experience it's a strict 0.0. Best not to drink at all before driving: a breach means a heavy fine and loss of licence.
Seat belts
Belting up is mandatory. Buckle rear passengers too — it's safer and keeps the officer happy.
No phone in hand
You may only talk while driving via speaker or a headset.
Headlights
Dipped beams are required at night and in bad weather. Always on in tunnels.
Children
Small children travel in a car seat. Young children may not sit in the front without a proper restraint.
Emergency number — 112
One number for police, ambulance and rescue. Works nationwide, the call is free.
Fines & what to do after a crash
Many offences are caught automatically by cameras. Amounts are approximate — the Georgian patrol police set the current figures.
Camera fines go to the car's owner and are then passed on to the renter — you'll still have to pay them.
If you have an accident
- 1Stop, switch on the hazard lights and don't move the car until the police arrive.
- 2Call 112 and wait for the patrol police — reporting the accident is mandatory.
- 3Tell us and the insurer straight away. All cars are insured (CASCO); an excess applies in the event of a claim — see the contract.
- 4Photograph the scene, the damage and the other driver's documents.
Fuel, parking & roads
Petrol stations
Stations are everywhere, fewer in the mountains, so fill up in advance. Fuel: 95, 98, diesel and gas. Pay by card or cash.
No toll roads
Georgia's entire road network is free — there are no toll motorways or paid barriers.
Parking
Central Tbilisi and Batumi have paid zones; outside the centre you can usually park free. Don't park under a no-parking sign — cars get towed.
Mountain roads
Main roads are in good shape, but the mountains bring narrow switchbacks, gravel stretches and animals on the road. In winter the passes (Gudauri, Kazbegi) need winter tyres or chains — take an SUV for the mountains.
Crossing the border
You can take a rental car into neighbouring countries, but only with our prior approval.
- You'll need a notarised power of attorney from the car's owner and separate international insurance (Green Card). Arranging it takes time — let us know well ahead.
- Armenia is a popular route and is arranged in advance.
- Azerbaijan — land borders may be closed to incoming tourists; check the current status before planning.
Taking our car out of Georgia without approval is prohibited by the contract.
This information is for general guidance. Rules, limits and fine amounts may change — check the current details with the Georgian patrol police (112) and in your Corent rental contract.
Ready to hit the road?
We'll match a car to your route and deliver it wherever suits you. Book with no prepayment.
