Chevrolet Cruze 2017
$24.50per day · $172 for 7 days
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- 100% no credit card1,526 cars
- 84% no deposit1,289 cars
- Free cancellationon 57% of offers
- Pay 15–20% nowThe rest at pick-up, in cash or by card
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Chevrolet Cruze2017 · No deposit23–30 Nov 2026$24.50per day · 7 days
Toyota Prius2013 · No deposit23–30 Nov 2026$25per day · 7 days
Chevrolet Cruze2017 · No deposit23–30 Nov 2026$25.38per day · 7 days
Jeep Renegade2017 · No deposit23–30 Nov 2026$26.32per day · 7 days
Kia Rio2015 · No deposit23–30 Nov 2026$26.40per day · 7 daysPrices for your dates
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Choose a car
Compare offers from local rental companies and check the deposit, insurance and mileage before you book.
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Pay a small part online
Usually about 15–20% of the rental price is paid when you book; 57% of offers can be cancelled for free.
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Pay the rest at pick-up
The rest is paid to the supplier when you collect the car: cash is accepted for 100% of cars and card payment for 39%.
Car hire prices for a Mestia trip right now
Weekly prices for cars that start in Kutaisi. Ask the supplier at booking whether delivery to Mestia is available and what it costs.
Prices for 23–30 Nov: $24.50–$676 per day.
Toyota Prius 2013
$25per day · $175 for 7 days
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Chevrolet Cruze 2017
$25.38per day · $178 for 7 days
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Jeep Renegade 2017
$26.32per day · $184 for 7 days
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Kia Rio
$26.40per day · $185 for 7 days
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Hyundai Accent
$27per day · $189 for 7 days
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Subaru Forester 2016
$27.26per day · $191 for 7 days
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Volkswagen Jetta
$28per day · $196 for 7 days
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Mazda 3
$28per day · $196 for 7 days
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Hyundai Elantra
$28per day · $196 for 7 days
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Chevrolet Cruze 2018
$28per day · $196 for 7 days
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Chevrolet Malibu
$28per day · $196 for 7 days
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Chevrolet Cruze 2016
$28.20per day · $197 for 7 days
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Subaru Forester 2018
$28.20per day · $197 for 7 days
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Toyota Corolla
$28.20per day · $197 for 7 days
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Jeep Cherokee 2017
$28.20per day · $197 for 7 days
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Mazda 6
$28.20per day · $197 for 7 days
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Mazda CX-30
$28.20per day · $197 for 7 days
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Jeep Renegade 2017
$28.42per day · $199 for 7 days
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Toyota Prius 2014
$29per day · $203 for 7 days
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Chevrolet Cruze 2016
$29per day · $203 for 7 days
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Ford Fusion
$29per day · $203 for 7 days
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Toyota Camry
$29per day · $203 for 7 days
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Ford Escape
$29per day · $203 for 7 days
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Jeep Patriot
$29per day · $203 for 7 days
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Chevrolet Volt
$29per day · $203 for 7 days
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Chevrolet Cruze 2018
$29per day · $203 for 7 days
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Subaru Legacy
$29per day · $203 for 7 days
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Chevrolet Cruze 2019
$29.40per day · $206 for 7 days
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Jeep Cherokee 2016
$29.40per day · $206 for 7 days
See conditions →Rental conditions in Kutaisi
Conditions index: 7.5.
| Condition | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| No deposit | 84% | 1,289 |
| Free cancellation | 57% | 873 |
| Unlimited mileage | 94% | 1,439 |
| Card payment | 39% | 594 |
| Automatic transmission | 99% | 1,516 |
Calculation: (84 + 57 + 94 + 39 + 99) / 5 / 10 = 7.5
How much does it cost to rent a car in Kutaisi?
On , we checked 1,526 offers in Kutaisi: prices start at $24.50 a day for a 7-day rental, and a typical car costs about $66.58 a day. 84% of cars need no deposit at all.
| Offers checked | 1,526 |
|---|---|
| Lowest / typical price per day | $24.50 / $66.58 |
| Cars with no deposit | 84% |
| Cheapest month to start (December–March) | December, from $23.50 a day |
| 30-day rental | from $20 a day |
| Cars with an automatic gearbox | 99% |
Cars for Mestia start in Kutaisi: collect one there and drive via Zugdidi and up the Enguri valley. Ask the supplier at booking whether delivery to Svaneti is available, which addresses it covers and what the fee is.
Mestia is the town of Svan towers in Upper Svaneti. The cars on this page start in Kutaisi, and the road runs through Zugdidi and up the Enguri valley. Past Mestia the road toward Ushguli is partly unpaved, and winter snow can close it.
Deposit, payment and cancellation in Kutaisi
84% of cars need no deposit
100% of cars can be paid for in cash at pick-up
57% of offers can be cancelled free of charge
94% of offers include unlimited mileage
39% of cars can be paid by card.
983 cars list an additional damage-cover option. Excess and exclusions depend on the offer.
390 cars are listed in the young-driver category. Minimum age and licence tenure depend on the offer.
1,082 cars can be booked with winter tyres; 749 with snow chains.
601 cars are allowed on the Mestia – Ushguli – Lentekhi route in Svaneti.
Renting without a deposit in Kutaisi
1,289 cars can be rented with no deposit at all. Nothing is blocked on your card. The “No deposit” button above the search shows only these cars. Deposit terms appear in the booking conditions before confirming.
Car rental prices in Kutaisi
Prices by month in Kutaisi
Lowest and typical (median) price per day for a 7-day rental starting mid-month, as currently listed. Months far ahead have fewer cars listed yet.
December 2026: listed prices start at $23.50 a day (typical $67.15) for a rental of 7 days, starting mid-month.
January 2027: listed prices start at $27.90 a day (typical $67.86) for a rental of 7 days, starting mid-month.
Cheapest month by starting price per day (among months with at least 20 cars listed): December 2026.
The cheapest month of December–March is December.
- Nov$66.58from $25 · short notice
- Dec$67.15from $23.50
- Jan$67.86from $27.90
- Feb$66.58from $27.90
- Mar$67.86from $28
- Apr$69.43from $28
- May$75from $28
- Jun$77.15from $28
- Jul$82.86from $28
- Aug$80from $28
- Sep$86.43from $69.43
- Oct$78.43from $61.43
Cheapest of December–March: DecemberMost expensive of December–March: MarchTypical / dayLowest / day
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| Month | Lowest / day | Typical / day | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $25 | $66.58 | 1,447 |
| December 2026 | $23.50 | $67.15 | 1,315 |
| January 2027 | $27.90 | $67.86 | 1,147 |
| February 2027 | $27.90 | $66.58 | 1,130 |
| March 2027 | $28 | $67.86 | 967 |
| April 2027 | $28 | $69.43 | 378 |
| May 2027 | $28 | $75 | 380 |
| June 2027 | $28 | $77.15 | 376 |
| July 2027 | $28 | $82.86 | 378 |
| August 2027 | $28 | $80 | 379 |
| September 2027 | $69.43 | $86.43 | 27 |
| October 2027 | $61.43 | $78.43 | 28 |
Prices by car class in Kutaisi
Lowest price per day for a 7-day rental in each class and the number of cars currently listed.
| Class | Cars | From / day | Typical models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy & compact | 81 | $24.50 | Chevrolet Cruze, Toyota Prius, Kia Rio |
| Mid-size & family | 297 | $25.38 | Chevrolet Cruze, Volkswagen Jetta, Hyundai Elantra |
| SUV & crossover | 999 | $26.32 | Jeep Renegade, Subaru Forester |
| Minivan & 7+ seats | 213 | $33 | Chevrolet Traverse, Mitsubishi Outlander |
| Premium | 145 | $47.15 | BMW 320i, Volkswagen Eos, Kia K5 |
A car can belong to several classes and is then counted in each of them.
Best prices found by date
Prices found for the rental dates shown below.
| Car | Dates | From / day |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cruze2017 | 15–22 Nov | $25$175 for 7 days |
| Chevrolet Cruze2016 | 15–22 Dec | $23.50$164 for 7 days |
| Chevrolet Cruze2018 | 15–22 Jan | $27.90$195 for 7 days |
| Chevrolet Cruze2018 | 15–22 Feb | $27.90$195 for 7 days |
| Subaru Forester2017 | 15–22 Mar | $28$196 for 7 days |
| Subaru Forester2017 | 15–22 Apr | $28$196 for 7 days |
Price per day by rental length in Kutaisi
Daily prices in today's listings for rentals of 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, 30 days starting on the same day.
A full week costs about $172 in total, and by the month the price starts at $20 a day. That is about 18% less per day than the weekly price.
Prices by pickup date in Kutaisi
Saved quotes for 7-day rentals on the dates shown, from our booking partner’s catalogue. Each row covers a different trip; this comparison does not measure how prices change as you wait to book.
| Dates | Cars | From / day |
|---|---|---|
| 12–19 Nov 2026 | 1,386 | $25 |
| 16–23 Nov 2026 | 1,470 | $25 |
| 23–30 Nov 2026 | 1,526 | $24.50 |
| 9–16 Dec 2026 | 1,302 | $23.50 |
| 8–15 Jan 2027 | 1,138 | $28 |
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Catalogue figures on this page refer to cars listed in Kutaisi, not a fleet based at the destination. Ask the supplier at booking whether delivery to your address is available, which addresses it covers and what the fee is.
Car hire for Mestia: delivery from Kutaisi or pick-up there
Our booking partner has no office in the Svaneti town itself, so the cars for Mestia start in Kutaisi, where 1,526 offers are listed; 100 % of those Kutaisi offers include delivery to an address. Ask the supplier at booking whether delivery to your address in Mestia is available and what the fee is. You can collect the car in Kutaisi and drive north.
The drive from Mestia to Kutaisi is about 220 km by way of Zugdidi. The valley road begins at Zugdidi, with the Enguri hydropower dam north of the city, and on the way up the scenery turns from subtropical to subalpine and then alpine.
Flying in: Mestia airport and Kutaisi
Mestia Queen Tamar Airport has no IATA code (its ICAO code is UGMS) and is served by regular flights from Natakhtari and Kutaisi airports. No rental cars wait at that airstrip, so a traveller landing at Kutaisi Airport collects the car there and drives north.
Which car for Mestia and the road to Ushguli
The paved Enguri valley road to Mestia suits any car that fits your party and luggage. Beyond the town, the road toward Ushguli is partly unpaved and snow can close it in winter, so choose an SUV with four-wheel or all-wheel drive for that drive.
Ushguli holds Chazhashi, the best-preserved group of tower houses in UNESCO-listed Upper Svaneti. Rental cars may take the Mestia–Ushguli–Lentekhi route only from May to September and only with the designated travel option shown in the offer; the 4x4 guide explains what a four-wheel-drive car does and does not allow.
Car hire prices for Mestia
Prices on this page are for cars that start in Kutaisi, from $24.50 a day. The supplier confirms at booking whether a car can be brought to Mestia and what that costs.
What to see around Mestia by car
Mestia is a town of dozens of Svan towers with battlements, museums, medieval churches and a cable car to the Hatsvali ski slopes; nearby are the Ushba waterfall at Mazeri and the Koruldi lakes.
- Museums: the history and ethnography museum shows treasure once sent to this naturally fortified region for safekeeping; a second museum honours the mountaineer Mikheil Khergiani.
- Churches: the Seti church, the common place of worship of all Zemo Svaneti, keeps medieval icons and crosses.
- Hatsvali and Tetnuldi: the Hatsvali ski season typically runs from late November to mid-April; Tetnuldi lies further out and is aimed at freeride skiers.
- Mazeri: the Ushba waterfall is just outside the village, and twin-peaked Ushba is visible from the road up to the town.
- Koruldi lakes: an alpine zone ringed by Shkhara, Tetnuldi, Ushba and Laila, reached on foot, by horse or with a local guide in an off-road vehicle.
The Georgia car hire overview puts Mestia in its longer route that runs from Kutaisi through Svaneti to Batumi, Borjomi and Tbilisi.
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Can I hire a car in Mestia without a deposit?
Offers without a deposit make up 84 % of the Kutaisi set, from $24.50 a day; delivery to Mestia is confirmed by the supplier at booking.
Is free cancellation available on car hire in Mestia?
Free cancellation is part of 57 % of the offers that start in Kutaisi, and the offer states its cancellation terms.
Can I pay in cash or by debit card?
Yes. Cash at pick-up is accepted for 100% of the cars listed in Kutaisi, and 594 cars (39%) also take card payment. About 15–20% of the rental price is paid online when you book; the balance is paid at pickup.
Can I rent a car in Kutaisi without a deposit?
Yes: 1,289 of the cars listed in Kutaisi (84%) need no deposit, from $24.50 a day. Use the “No deposit” filter in the search. For the other cars the deposit amount is shown on each offer before you book.
How far in advance should I book a rental car in Kutaisi?
In today's listings 1,386 cars are available for pick-up in 3 days (from $25 a day) and 1,526 two weeks ahead (from $24.50 a day). Free cancellation is available on 57% of offers.
What is the cheapest car hire available in Mestia?
Offers start at $24.50 a day, and a compact car is listed from $24.50 a day. Mestia has no pick-up point of its own, so the price is for a car that starts in Kutaisi; ask the supplier at booking whether delivery to Mestia is available and what it costs.
Can the rental car be delivered to my guesthouse in Mestia?
1,526 of the 1,526 Kutaisi offers include delivery to an address, but that count says nothing about Mestia. Ask the supplier at booking whether delivery to your guesthouse in Mestia is available and what the fee is.
Which airport should I fly into before picking up a car for Mestia?
Kutaisi, because the cars start there and it is also where the domestic flight to Mestia departs. Mestia Queen Tamar Airport has no IATA code (ICAO UGMS).
Do I need a 4x4 to rent a car in Mestia?
Not for Mestia itself, because the Enguri valley road up from Zugdidi is paved. For the road toward Ushguli an SUV with four-wheel or all-wheel drive is the better choice.
Can I drive a rental car to Ushguli from Mestia?
Yes, from May to September and only in a car with the designated travel option; the offer shows whether the car has it. The road is partly unpaved, and winter snow can close it.
Is the Mestia–Lentekhi road allowed for rental cars?
Only from May to September and only with the designated travel option, the same rule as for Ushguli. Lentekhi lies beyond Ushguli, so the drive from Mestia passes Ushguli first, and the long unpaved stretches lie on that mountain road.
How many car hire offers are available for Mestia?
1,526 offers are listed for pick-up in Kutaisi, where the Mestia cars start, from $24.50 a day; 100 % of those Kutaisi offers include delivery to an address. Ask the supplier at booking whether delivery to Mestia is available and what it costs.
Are automatic cars available to hire in Mestia?
Automatic gearboxes are fitted to 99 % of the fleet that starts in Kutaisi, and the cars for Mestia come from that fleet.
Can I take a rental car from Mestia to other parts of Georgia?
Yes. From Mestia the road leads back down the Enguri valley to Zugdidi, then to Kutaisi or on to Batumi on the coast. Ending the rental in another town is covered on the one-way page.
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