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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Batumi has to offer.

When to visit Batumi

Batumi in March
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Batumi in March
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 City Rent a Car, among others, in Tbilisi.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Batumi. 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.

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 City Rent a Car, among others, in Tbilisi.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Batumi. 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.

Airports near Batumi

Airlines serving Batumi

Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (402 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (123 reviews)
EL AL
Good (338 reviews)
flydubai
Good (73 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (227 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (6 reviews)
Air Astana
Good (9 reviews)
Uzbekistan Airways
Good (15 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (10 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (746 reviews)
Arkia
Okay (18 reviews)
SCAT Airlines
Excellent (4 reviews)
flynas
Good (58 reviews)
Belavia
Excellent (1 reviews)
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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 $69 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Batumi

Most booked hotels in Batumi

Inn David
1 star
Excellent (9.3, 100 reviews)
$32+
Hotel Costa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 78 reviews)
$31+
Hilton Batumi
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1350 reviews)
$196+
Sheraton Batumi Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 998 reviews)
$188+
Hotel Dreamland Oasis
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 451 reviews)
$118+
Jrw Welmond Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2170 reviews)
$98+

Renting a car in Batumi

Renting a car in Batumi costs $64 per day, on average, or $254 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Batumi.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Batumi, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Batumi costs $64 per day, on average, or $254 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Batumi.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Batumi, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.