FAQs

Answers to Common Questions About Renting in Georgia

Find clear answers to the most common questions about renting a car in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, and across Georgia with GSS Car Rental. This FAQ section covers booking rules, insurance details, deposits, pickup locations, airport delivery, driving requirements, and cross‑border travel. Whether you need an economy car for city driving or a 4x4 SUV for mountain roads, our answers help you plan your trip with confidence. If you are visiting Georgia for the first time, these car rental tips will save you time, money, and stress.

To rent a car with GSS Car Rental in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, or Batumi, you must present a valid driver’s license and a passport or national ID.

These documents are required at pickup. Make sure your license is valid for driving in Georgia. For more information, contact our team or check license validity on Travelers Handbook page

You do not require an international driver's license in order to drive in Georgia if your driver's license is from one of the 67 countries that have signed Vienna Convention. Unless there is a separate agreement about exceptional conditions between Georgia and the country that awarded your driver's license, drivers from other countries that are not on the list require an International Driver's License. Click to view the list of countries whose driver's licenses are valid for driving in Georgia without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP)

If you're visiting Georgia with a US driver’s license, you must also carry a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) to legally drive. This applies to car rentals across Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, and all regions of Georgia. Always have both documents with you when renting a car.

The daily car rental rate based on a 24-hour rental day starting with the hour you pick up the car, insurance, and all government taxis are included in the rental price.

We will hold the amount of $200 in cash as a guarantee to cover any possible damages to the vehicle which are not covered by insurance, or insurance franchise which will be held by the company in regards to reimburse the damage.

There is no cancellation cost at GSS Car Rental as long as you notify the company in advance about it via email or by phone.

The second driver is free of charge; any other additional drivers will cost 5 USD daily

You may only cross the border to Armenia or Azerbaijan by a rented vehicle, border crossing documentation should be prepared in advance in regards to travel to those destinations.

You can either pick up the car from the company office at 11 Abel Enukidze Street, or we can deliver it to your hotel, also we can meet you in the airport and handed over the car at the Airport parking lot.

You can easily update your booking details in one of the following ways:

  • Visit your Booking Confirmation Page using the link sent to your email. There, you can edit personal information, pickup time, or return details directly.
  • If you prefer, you can contact our support team by email or phone, and we’ll adjust the reservation for you.

We recommend making changes at least 24 hours in advance. GSS Car Rental offers flexible car rental services in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, and Batumi, making trip planning in Georgia stress-free.

You don’t need to visit our office in person to extend your rental. At GSS Car Rental, we make it easy for travelers to extend car hire across Tbilisi or any other Georgian city. Just contact us by phone or email with your name and booking details. Our team will review your request and update your rental agreement promptly. Whether you're enjoying a longer stay in Batumi, Kutaisi, or exploring the Caucasus Mountains, we’re ready to adjust your reservation quickly and hassle-free.

Payment can be made either via wire transfer or upon car pick-up by card, Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

In case of a road traffic accident or mechanical or other kinds of damage to a vehicle, the customer must summon patrolling police and document the incident. She/he must also call GSS Car Rental or representative of “ALDAGI” on the following phone number: (995 32) 2444999 and inform insurance agent about the above-mentioned fact, otherwise, the insurance company will disengage itself from the reimbursement obligation.

We don’t have any restrictions on mileage.

The company will provide the car with a full tank of fuel, and it should be returned with a full tank, otherwise, missing fuel will be reimbursed by customer.

Yes, your car rental with GSS Car Rental in Tbilisi will remain valid even if your flight is delayed. We monitor flight arrival times and ensure your vehicle is ready when you land. Just make sure to provide your correct flight number during booking. If delays occur, our team will adjust the pick-up time accordingly, whether it’s at Tbilisi International Airport or other major arrival points in Georgia.

This flexibility ensures that travelers arriving from abroad can rely on us for stress-free airport car rental services in Georgia.

Yes, GSS Car Rental offers child seats for all types of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and minivans. To ensure proper safety, please let us know your child’s weight in advance so we can provide the correct size of seat. Whether you’re picking up your rental car in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, or Batumi, we ensure that families traveling in Georgia have the necessary child safety equipment available on request.

We do not offer standalone GPS devices for rent. Instead, we recommend using popular smartphone navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze, which work very well in Georgia. These apps provide real-time traffic updates and offline maps. Mobile internet coverage in Georgia is strong, even in remote mountain areas like Kazbegi, Mestia, or Vardzia. You can easily purchase a local SIM card with internet access at Tbilisi or Kutaisi international airports. This makes using your phone for navigation more convenient and reliable than outdated GPS units.

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What Our Customers Say about GSS

Customer Reviews of GSS Car Rental in Tbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi

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‏كل شيء كان أفضل من المتوقع السيارة كانت رائعة تعامل الشخص الذي سلمنا السيارة واستلمها منا كان مثاليا أوجه له الشكر
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Excellent service from start to finish! From the very first step of booking, the communication was polite and fast. The pickup and drop-off were also quick and done exactly at our requested location. Highly recommended!
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The most friendly car service i've ever experienced, I rented 3 big cars for 10 days in Georgia and the cars worked perfectly. The morning of the pickup they ordered a Taxi for us which was very kind! At the pickup the team prepared the cars for us and explained everything about the cars that we needed to know. They were very friendly and spoke very good English. After 10 days of fun we dropped the cars and had a chat about how our experience in Georgia was. After everything was complete they ordered a Taxi for us to the Airport. The GSS car rental team has truly given us one of the best and most easy car rental services there is!
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היה מדהים רכב במצב מעולה שירות אדיב ממש מומלץ לשכור דרכם
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Tal Salmona
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Great service! 1. They are very responsive and communication was clear all along. 2. Car delivered to my hotel in Tibilisi and picked up from my hotel in Batumi. This was very convenient. 3. Car in great condition. Overall we had a great experience!
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Highly recommend GSS Car Rental! Excellent cars, great prices, and unbeatable customer service. They once helped us out extremely fast when we got stuck in a remote area. A truly reliable team that goes above and beyond.
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שכרנו ג'יפ והייתה חוויה מעולה. רכב טוב. מחיר זול ותקשורת זורמת ונעימה לאורך התהליך. מומלץ.
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We rented a Toyota Sequoia from GSS Car Rental for one week, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The car was in excellent condition and perfectly suited our needs. We were a family of seven, traveling with quite a lot of luggage, and everything fit comfortably. The company also provided and installed a suitable roof rack for us. The service was truly above and beyond. They delivered the car directly to our hotel, and when we returned it, they came to pick it up from our hotel as well — with no additional charge. Professional, friendly, reliable, and extremely helpful service from start to finish. Highly recommended! We would definitely rent from GSS Car Rental again on our next visit to Georgia. 🇬🇪
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They were extremely helpful, even delivering the car directly to our hotel and allowing us to return it in a different town from the one originally agreed upon. A special thank you to Zurab for supporting me throughout my trip to Georgia and always being available with advice whenever I needed it. Thank you—everything was perfect!
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