Georgia Trip planner : US Guide to Mountains, wine & culture (2025)

Georgia Trip Cost for Americans: 2024 Budget Calculator (With Flights!)

Exactly how much does a Georgia trip cost? I tracked every dollar during my 14-day journey - verified with 2024 data from Numbeo, BudgetYourTrip, and local operators.

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✈️ Flights from USA to Tbilisi

From major hubs (data updated May 2024):

Departure City	Avg. Price	Best Airlines	Travel Time
New York (JFK)	$780-920	Turkish Airlines	14h
Chicago (ORD)	$860-980	Lufthansa	16h
Los Angeles (LAX)	$1,100-1,300	Qatar Airways	20h

Money-Saving Tip: Set Google Flights alerts for "Chicago to Tbilisi" - prices drop 23% when booked 4-6 months early.

🛏️ Accommodation Costs (Per Night)

Budget Travelers

• Hostels: $8-15 (Communicate Hostel Tbilisi)
• Guesthouses: $15-25 (Nana's in Svaneti)
• Airbnb Private Room: $20-30

Comfort Seekers

• 3-Star Hotels: $40-60 (Hotel Verico)
• Boutique Stays: $70-100 (Stamba Tbilisi)
• Full Apartments: $50-80

🍲 Food & Drink Costs

• Street Food: $1-3 (Khinkali dumplings at $0.40 each)
• Local Restaurants: $5-8 (Khachapuri + wine)
• Mid-Range Dining: $12-20 (Barbarestan Tbilisi)
• Wine Tasting Tour: $50-65 (Full day from Tbilisi)
• Supermarket Wine: $4-8 (Excellent quality!)

Pro Tip: Guesthouse dinners ($8-12) often include homemade wine - the best value in Georgia!

🚗 Transportation Costs

Transport Type	Cost (USD)	Route Example
Bolt Taxi (3km)	$1-2	Airport to City Center
Marshrutka (Minibus)	$3-8	Tbilisi to Kazbegi
Train (2nd Class)	$5-15	Tbilisi to Batumi
Domestic Flight	$35-55	Tbilisi to Mestia
Car Rental (Day)	$25-40	Manual transmission

📊 14-Day Total Cost Estimates

Backpacker Style

$500-700

• Hostels/guesthouses
• Street food & markets
• Marshrutka transport
• Self-guided hikes

Comfort Traveler

$900-1,400

• Private rooms/hotels
• Mix of local & restaurant meals
• 1-2 tours + domestic flight
• Occasional taxis

Premium Experience

$2,000+

• Boutique hotels
• Fine dining experiences
• Private guides/drivers
• Spa treatments

💡 7 Money-Saving Tips for Americans

1. Visit in May/September - avoid 25% July price hikes
2. Stay at guesthouses including dinner ($8-12 vs $15+ separately)
3. Use Bolt app instead of street taxis
4. Buy wine at supermarkets vs tourist shops
5. Take overnight trains to save on accommodation
6. Withdraw larger cash amounts to minimize ATM fees
7. Eat lunch at markets, dinner at guesthouses

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