Georgia Traveler Essentials
- Capital
- Tbilisi
- Currency
- Georgian Lari (GEL ₾)
- Best time to visit
- May–June and September–October are ideal, with wine harvest in autumn and wildflowers in spring.
Visa requirements
Citizens of many countries can stay visa-free for up to a year, while others use a straightforward e-visa.
Getting around
Marshrutka minibuses and trains connect regions, while Tbilisi has a metro, buses, and cheap ride-hailing via Bolt and Yandex.
Safety
Georgia is very safe with welcoming locals and low crime, though the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are off-limits. Mountain roads can be hazardous in winter.
Tipping customs
Tipping around 10% is common in restaurants, sometimes added automatically as service.
Travel tips
Cards work in cities but carry lari in the countryside. Marshrutka minibuses are cheap but cramped. A toast-filled supra is best experienced with a local host.