Batumi travel guide
Batumi Tourism | Batumi Guide
You're Going to Love Batumi
With a population of 121,806, Batumi is the largest city in Ajaria, Georgia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Batumi has to offer.
When to visit Batumi
How to Get to Batumi
Plane
When flying to Batumi, you’ll arrive at Batumi (BUS), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Batumi from the United States departs from New York and takes around 17h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Batumi is to pick up a car rental from Tbilisi, which is about 162 miles from Batumi. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in Tbilisi.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Batumi Radisson Blu Hotel, located 0.7 miles from downtown Batumi. Batumi Budget Georgia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Batumi
Where to stay in Batumi
From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Batumi to great affordable options like the Hotel Aisi, Batumi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $61 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Batumi
Most booked hotels in Batumi
Renting a car in Batumi
Renting a car in Batumi costs $64 per day, on average, or $321 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Batumi.
Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Batumi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Batumi, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.