Tbilisi → Mestia
Tbilisi to Mestia in one go is about 465 km — eight hours of driving. It is a long day; most people split it with a night in Kutaisi, which costs the same in total.
- Distance465 km
- Drive time8 h
- In winter9 h
- Pricefrom $280
Tbilisi → 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 | $280 ≈ 728 GEL | $140 | $93 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Starex | $330 ≈ 858 GEL | $165 | $110 | $83 | $55 |
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $350 ≈ 910 GEL | $175 | $117 | $88 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $490 ≈ 1,274 GEL | $245 | $163 | $123 | $82 |
return — same price · paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
Highway west to Kutaisi and Zugdidi, then the Enguri gorge.
Worth stopping
- Lunch in Kutaisi or Zugdidi.
Good to know
- Leave Tbilisi by 7:00 to reach the gorge in daylight.
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
Tbilisi → Mestia: questions
How much is Tbilisi to Mestia by car?
From $280 for a sedan in one day; or Tbilisi → Kutaisi ($105) plus Kutaisi → Mestia ($175) with a night in Kutaisi.
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