Luxury Travel Guide: Tbilisi

Accommodation

$150-400 per night

Upscale hotels, luxury boutique properties, 4-5 star accommodations with premium amenities

Food & Dining

$60-150 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel dining, premium wine experiences, chef-led food tours

Transportation

$40-120 per day

Private transfers, luxury car rentals, helicopter tours, premium taxi services

Activities

$80-250 per day

Private guided tours, exclusive wine cellar visits, premium cultural experiences, luxury spa treatments

Eat at local Georgian bakeries and street food stalls instead of tourist restaurants - typically 60-70% cheaper

Use public transportation (buses and metro) instead of taxis - saves 70-80% on transport costs

Stay in Tbilisi's residential neighborhoods rather than Old Town tourist areas - accommodation typically 30-50% less expensive

Buy wine directly from local wine shops rather than restaurants - usually 200-300% markup at restaurants

Visit free attractions like Rike Park, Bridge of Peace viewing, and neighborhood exploration before paying for tours

Shop at local markets like Dezerter Bazaar for groceries and snacks - 50-70% cheaper than convenience stores

Take marshrutkas (shared minibuses) for day trips instead of private tours - typically 80-90% savings on transportation

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using excellent public transport system - can triple your daily transport costs

Eating only in Old Town tourist restaurants - typically 100-150% markup compared to local neighborhoods

Booking accommodation without comparing neighborhood prices - Old Town properties often 40-80% more expensive than equivalent quality elsewhere

Not researching free activities - Tbilisi has many no-cost attractions that tourists often pay for unnecessarily