Tbilisi → Vale border (Turkey)
Private transfer Tbilisi → Vale border (Turkey): $180 sedan, $240 minivan, $270 4x4, $360 Sprinter, $435 Premium — per car, one way. 220 km, about 3 h 30 min. Russian-speaking driver and fuel included; 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 the Vale–Türkgözü border with Turkey is about 220 km — 3.5 hours via Borjomi and Akhaltsikhe. It is the inland crossing towards Posof, Ardahan and Kars; we drop you at the Georgian checkpoint and you cross on foot or with a Turkish-side pickup you arrange.
- Distance220 km
- Drive time3 h 30 min
- In winter4 h
- Pricefrom $180
Tbilisi → Vale border (Turkey): 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 | $180 ≈ 468 GEL | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Starex | $240 ≈ 624 GEL | ≈ 120 | ≈ 80 | ≈ 60 | ≈ 40 |
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $270 ≈ 702 GEL | ≈ 135 | ≈ 90 | ≈ 68 | — |
| 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 | $435 ≈ 1,131 GEL | ≈ 218 | ≈ 145 | ≈ 109 | — |
return — same price · paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 21 October 2026.
The road
Tbilisi → Khashuri → Borjomi gorge → Akhaltsikhe → Vale. Good asphalt to Akhaltsikhe; the last kilometres climb to the checkpoint. Vale is on the Revenue Service list of 24-hour checkpoints.
Worth stopping
- Rabati fortress in Akhaltsikhe (+45 min).
- Borjomi park (+30 min).
Good to know
- Public transport on the Turkish side of Vale is limited — arrange your onward car before you go.
- Combine with Vardzia: ask for a stop, we quote the extra time.
- 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.
Tbilisi → Vale border (Turkey): questions
How much is a car from Tbilisi to the Vale border?
$180 per sedan, $240 per minivan, $270 per 4x4, one way.
Do you cross into Turkey?
No, we stop at the Georgian checkpoint.
Vale or Sarpi?
Sarpi for the Black Sea coast, Trabzon and Hopa; Vale for Posof, Ardahan and Kars.
Can we stop at Rabati on the way?
Yes, stops up to 1 hour in total are free.