Batumi → Mestia
Batumi to Mestia is about 255 km — five and a half hours up the coast to Zugdidi and into the Enguri gorge.
- Distance255 km
- Drive time5 h 30 min
- In winter6 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $175
Batumi → Mestia: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Prius or similar | $175 ≈ 455 GEL | $88 | $58 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Starex | $205 ≈ 533 GEL | $103 | $68 | $51 | $34 |
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $220 ≈ 572 GEL | $110 | $73 | $55 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $330 ≈ 858 GEL | $165 | $110 | $83 | $55 |
return — same price · paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
Coastal highway north to Kobuleti and Poti, inland to Zugdidi, then the Enguri gorge to Mestia.
Worth stopping
- Enguri dam viewpoint.
Good to know
- In summer there is a direct early-morning bus, but it fills up; a car lets you stop and leave when you want.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, parking
- Driver speaks English or Russian (tell us which)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Free stops on the way for photos, coffee or a monastery (up to 1 h in total)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h; pay the driver — no prepayment for transfers
Batumi → Mestia: questions
How much is Batumi to Mestia?
From $175 for a sedan, $220 for a 4x4, per car.
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