Kutaisi → Gudauri
Private transfer Kutaisi → Gudauri: $260 sedan, $340 minivan, $390 4x4, $520 Sprinter, $625 Premium — per car, one way. 330 km, about 5 h. Included: Russian-speaking driver (English on request), fuel and parking; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Kutaisi to Gudauri is about 330 km — around 5 hours: the motorway to Tbilisi's outskirts, then up the Georgian Military Road past Ananuri and Pasanauri. There is no direct bus; by public transport you change in Tbilisi. Skis travel free.
- Distance330 km
- Drive time5 h
- In winter5 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $260
Kutaisi → Gudauri: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Prius or similar | $260 ≈ 676 GEL | ≈ 130 | ≈ 87 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Starex | $340 ≈ 884 GEL | ≈ 170 | ≈ 113 | ≈ 85 | ≈ 57 |
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $390 ≈ 1,014 GEL | ≈ 195 | ≈ 130 | ≈ 98 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $520 ≈ 1,352 GEL | ≈ 260 | ≈ 173 | ≈ 130 | ≈ 87 |
| Premium up to 4 Mercedes E-Class or Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (SUV on mountain roads), experienced driver | $625 ≈ 1,625 GEL | ≈ 313 | ≈ 208 | ≈ 156 | — |
night pickup 23:00–06:00 +$25 · return — same price · paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 21 October 2026.
The road
Kutaisi → Rikoti tunnel → Gori → Mtskheta → Zhinvali → Ananuri → Pasanauri → Gudauri. From December to March the last climb may need chains; we send cars with winter tyres and chains or 4x4s.
Worth stopping
- Ananuri fortress above the Zhinvali reservoir (+20–30 min).
Good to know
- Landing at Kutaisi airport? Book Kutaisi airport → Gudauri — same price, pickup at arrivals.
- Gudauri is below the Jvari pass and usually reachable even when the pass is closed.
- We are a transfer service — not affiliated with any hotel or border authority.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, parking
- Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request — confirmed when you book
- Free 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
- Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).
Who runs your trip
RideGE: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request, confirmed at booking.
Kutaisi → Gudauri: questions
How much is a car from Kutaisi to Gudauri?
$260 for a sedan, $340 for a minivan, $390 for a 4x4 — per car, skis included.
How long is the drive?
About 5 hours; allow more in snow.
Is there a bus from Kutaisi to Gudauri?
No direct bus; you change in Tbilisi.
What if the road is closed?
You choose a new time free of charge or a full refund.