Car Hire in Georgia

People drive on the right in Georgia. If you are travelling to Georgia from a country that drives on the opposite side of the road, then this may take some getting used to, especially if you intend to hire a car during your stay.

Georgia ranked 72 out of 137 countries across the globe for road quality in 2019. On a scale of 1 to 7, Georgia received a road quality score of 3.9. Keep in mind that road quality conditions in Georgia can vary depending on what area of the country you plan to visit.

0.02% is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration you can have to legally drive a car in Georgia. Both residents and visitors of Georgia can face legal penalties for having a BAC higher than this amount. Georgia has strict laws against individuals who drink-drive when they are younger than the legal drinking age of 18.

On average, you can expect to pay $2.08 per litre for petrol in Georgia. Keep in mind that this is last week’s national average price and petrol prices may vary across the country. If you’re looking to hire a car on a budget, consider a country with lower fuel prices such as Kuwait which has an average price of $0.48 per litre. Hong Kong is another great country to visit if you aren’t worried about petrol prices, which tend to be around $5.81 per litre as of last week.

Prices for cars in Georgia are refreshed on a daily basis.

There are 283 operators available for cars in Georgia as of September 2026.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Georgia. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

To hire a car in Georgia, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.