Tbilisi → Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
Private transfer Tbilisi → Kazbegi (Stepantsminda): $170 sedan, $220 minivan, $230 4x4, $360 Sprinter, $370 Premium — per car, one way. 160 km, about 3 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 .
Tbilisi to Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) is about 160 km — around three hours up the Georgian Military Road and over the Jvari pass (about 2,400 m) to the village under Mount Kazbek. This is a one-way private transfer from your Tbilisi address; for a return the same day see the Kazbegi day trip.
- Distance160 km
- Drive time3 h
- In winter3 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $170
Tbilisi → Kazbegi (Stepantsminda): 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 | $170 ≈ 442 GEL | ≈ 85 | ≈ 57 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Starex | $220 ≈ 572 GEL | ≈ 110 | ≈ 73 | ≈ 55 | ≈ 37 |
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $230 ≈ 598 GEL | ≈ 115 | ≈ 77 | ≈ 58 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $360 ≈ 936 GEL | ≈ 180 | ≈ 120 | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 |
| Premium up to 4 Mercedes E-Class or Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (SUV on mountain roads), experienced driver | $370 ≈ 962 GEL | ≈ 185 | ≈ 123 | ≈ 93 | — |
night pickup 23:00–06:00 +$10 · return — same price · paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 21 October 2026.
Tbilisi to Kazbegi: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshrutka from Didube | approx. 20 GEL per person one way | approx. 3–3.5 h one way | No | Solo, flexible dates (some vans may not run in winter) |
| Private car (RideGE) | $170 per car (sedan), ≈ $57 per person for 3 | 3 h | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: Wander-Lush, Didube bus station guide (updated 26 Sep 2026) (2026-10-21).
The road
From Tbilisi past Mtskheta and the Zhinvali reservoir, Ananuri fortress, Pasanauri and Gudauri, over the Jvari pass and down the Tergi valley to Stepantsminda. In winter the Gudauri–Kobi section over the pass can be closed for hours or days after heavy snow or avalanche risk; the Roads Department announces it on georoad.ge.
Worth stopping
- Ananuri fortress above the Zhinvali reservoir.
- The Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument viewpoint above Gudauri.
Good to know
- From December to March keep a spare day: if the pass closes we move your transfer free of charge.
- In winter we only send 4x4s or cars with winter tyres and chains over the pass.
- Going back the same day? The Kazbegi day trip includes the driver waiting and the return.
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.
Tbilisi → Kazbegi (Stepantsminda): questions
How much is a private transfer from Tbilisi to Kazbegi?
$170 for a sedan, $220 for a minivan, $230 for a 4x4 — per car, one way, with a Russian-speaking driver (English on request).
How long is the drive from Tbilisi to Stepantsminda?
About 3 hours without long stops; in snow allow 3.5 hours or more.
Is the road to Kazbegi open in winter?
Most days, yes. After heavy snowfall the Gudauri–Kobi section is closed to all traffic until it is cleared — usually hours, sometimes a couple of days. You then choose a free new date or a full refund.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes, free stops up to 1 hour in total — for example Ananuri and the Gudauri viewpoint.
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