Kutaisi International Airport Car Rental
Affordable Rental Cars to Explore Imereti and Western Georgia
Free Cancellation
Change of plans? Rent with confidence, cancel anytime. No fee. Final Rentals does not believe in charging any cancellation fee.
Fair Fuel Policy
You can return the car at the same fuel level as it was handed over to you and there will be no charges at all.
No Hidden Charges
Pay full rental amount at the counter. No need to pay online. We work on clear pricing policy, what you see is what you pay.
Easy Car Rental Pickup at Kutaisi Airport
Welcome at KUT Arrivals
A Final Rentals staff member waits for you inside the small arrivals hall at Kutaisi Airport, holding a sign with your name. You do not need to look for a rental desk or wait in a line after your flight. We check your booking, give you the car keys, and show you the car's main buttons. This easy start saves time, so you can drive to Kutaisi city or to the caves nearby right away.
Live Flight Tracking for Arrivals
Final Rentals follows your flight into Kutaisi in real time. If your plane lands early or late, we move your pickup time to match. This way, you do not wait, and the car is not ready too soon. This works for all budget airline flights and any last-minute change, so your pickup always matches your true landing time.
Fast Check-In Desk
Skip the normal rental line at KUT with the Final Rentals fast check-in desk. Guests who book online first go straight to a special counter for quick papers and key pickup. We stay fast but still show you the safety points and a short walk around the car. This is good for travelers who want to reach Kutaisi town or the Imereti caves quickly.
Easy Car Return Before Your Flight
Bringing your rental car back to Kutaisi Airport is quick and simple. Drive to the marked Final Rentals return spot, let our staff check the car for a few minutes, and get your return confirmed before you walk to the terminal. We plan the time so your return stays calm, with enough time before your flight. Clear signs and helpful staff make the return easy.
After-Hours Pickup and Drop-Off
Many low-cost flights land or leave Kutaisi at night or very early morning. Final Rentals can arrange after-hours pickup and drop-off at KUT, so a closed desk never stops your plan. Just tell us in advance, and we will set up a safe key handover or return, with a short car check included. This is useful for early or late flights.
Curbside Bag Help
Our team helps carry your bags at the curb when you get or return your car at KUT. We load suitcases into the car when you arrive and take them out again when you return the car. This makes travel easier for families, small groups, or anyone with heavy bags after a long flight to Georgia.
Clear Directions Out of Kutaisi Airport
Leaving Kutaisi Airport is simple with help from Final Rentals. We show you the way from the pickup point to Kutaisi city, or further to Prometheus Cave, Borjomi, or Batumi on the coast. Our staff point out the right turns, tell you about any road work, and give you the easiest way out, so first-time visitors do not get lost.
Simple Payment at KUT
Pay for your rental right at the Kutaisi Airport desk. Final Rentals accepts all major credit cards and shows you any extra costs or balance clearly before you sign. Staff can help with easy currency questions too, so payment stays clear and fast. Paying on-site means no hidden costs later and a clean handover of your car.
No Need for an Off-Airport Shuttle
Some rental companies make you take a shuttle bus to a lot far from the airport. Final Rentals keeps the whole process on-site at KUT, so you skip the extra bus ride, the wait, and carrying bags between stops. Your car is parked close to arrivals, so you can start driving faster after landing in Georgia.
One Team for All Your Questions
A dedicated Final Rentals desk at Kutaisi Airport gives you one place to go for questions, car changes, or last-minute needs. Our staff know KUT well and can fix most problems right away, without sending you somewhere else. Whether you need an extra driver or help picking the right car, our on-site team keeps it simple.
Essential Tips for Renting a Car at Kutaisi Airport
Airport Pickup Procedure
After you land at Kutaisi Airport (KUT), get your bags and walk toward the small arrivals exit, where Final Rentals staff wait near the car rental point. Bring your valid home-country driving licence, passport, and a credit card in the lead driver's name. Photos or digital copies alone are not enough to collect the car.
Documents for Tourists and Residents
Visitors from outside Georgia should carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) with their home-country licence, mainly if the licence is not written in Latin letters. People from many countries can drive on their own licence alone if they stay less than one year in Georgia. Always keep your passport and rental papers in the car for normal traffic police checks.
Credit Card Requirement
A refundable deposit is held on your credit card when you take the car, usually between USD $150 and $400. The amount depends on the car type and cover you pick. Cash, debit cards, and prepaid cards are not accepted for this deposit, so a real credit card is needed.
Child Seat Regulations
Georgian traffic law says children under 150 cm tall or under 12 years old must use an approved child seat or booster. Final Rentals can give you a certified child seat if you ask for it when you book online, so it's ready when you get the car.
Driving Regulations and Traffic Rules
Georgia drives on the right side of the road. Speed limits are 60 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on roads outside towns, and up to 110 km/h on marked expressways. The legal blood alcohol limit is strict, close to 0.03% BAC. Seatbelts must be worn by everyone in the car, and using a phone while driving is not allowed.
Toll Roads and Fuel Costs
Most roads in western Georgia, including the road from Kutaisi to Batumi, are free of tolls today, though new road sections may add charges later. Fuel is sold by the liter, and petrol usually costs around USD $1.00–$1.20 per liter, with diesel at a similar price. This makes road trips around Imereti and the coast quite affordable.
Insurance and CDW Coverage
Every rental has basic Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection, with a standard excess (deductible) amount. Since roads to Okatse Canyon or the mountains near Racha can be narrow and winding, we suggest Super CDW or extra Mountain Road Cover for lower risk on these routes.
Minimum Driver Age
Most rentals need the driver to be at least 21 years old. Drivers under 25 often pay a young driver fee of about USD $8–$15 per day. Bigger 4x4 cars for mountain roads may need a driver aged 23 or 25, with a longer licence history.
One-Way and Cross-Border Rentals
One-way car rentals in Georgia between Kutaisi and other Georgian cities, like Tbilisi or Batumi, are possible for an added drop-off fee. Taking a rental car across the border into Armenia or Azerbaijan needs written approval from Final Rentals first, along with the right cross-border papers and insurance.
Flight Delay and Booking Policy
Final Rentals' partner teams watch flights landing at KUT and normally hold your booking for one to two hours after the planned pickup time if your flight is late. Booking a few weeks early, mainly in the busy summer season, helps you get a better price and more time to check insurance choices.
About Kutaisi Airport (KUT)
IATA Code: KUT (ICAO: UGKO), officially David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport.
Location: Near Kopitnari village, about 14 km (9 miles) southwest of Kutaisi city center, in the Imereti region.
Facilities: A compact modern terminal known as a popular hub for low-cost European flights into Georgia.
Traffic: A growing gateway airport, connecting visitors to Kutaisi, western Georgia's cave systems, and the Black Sea coast at Batumi.
Car Rental Prices at Kutaisi Airport by Season and Class
Car Class Low Season (May–Nov) Peak Season (Dec–Apr) Economy / Mini (e.g., Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10) USD $17–$25/day USD $28–$40/day Compact / Small (e.g., Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Accent) USD $25–$36/day USD $40–$56/day Compact SUV / Crossover (e.g., Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson) USD $38–$52/day USD $58–$80/day Full-Size SUV / 4x4 (e.g., Toyota Prado, Mitsubishi Pajero) USD $68–$92/day USD $105–$135/day
Prices go up in the peak travel season (April to October) when more visitors come to see Imereti and the Black Sea coast. Always check if the price shown includes local tax, insurance, and airport fees.
| Car Class | Low Season (May–Nov) | Peak Season (Dec–Apr) |
|---|---|---|
| Economy / Mini (e.g., Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10) | USD $17–$25/day | USD $28–$40/day |
| Compact / Small (e.g., Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Accent) | USD $25–$36/day | USD $40–$56/day |
| Compact SUV / Crossover (e.g., Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson) | USD $38–$52/day | USD $58–$80/day |
| Full-Size SUV / 4x4 (e.g., Toyota Prado, Mitsubishi Pajero) | USD $68–$92/day | USD $105–$135/day |
Prices go up in the peak travel season (April to October) when more visitors come to see Imereti and the Black Sea coast. Always check if the price shown includes local tax, insurance, and airport fees.
From Kutaisi Airport: Where to Drive
Destination Distance from SDQ Approx. Drive Time Road Type Recommended Vehicle Kutaisi (City Center) 14 km 20 min Paved highway Economy / Any Prometheus Cave 22 km 30 min Paved rural road Compact / Any Sataplia Nature Reserve 17 km 25 min Paved rural road Economy / Any Okatse and Martvili Canyons 50 km 1 hr Paved and gravel roads Compact SUV recommended Borjomi 115 km 2 hr Paved highway Compact / Any Batumi (Black Sea Coast) 145 km 2 hr 15 min Paved highway Compact SUV / Any
Picking up your car at KUT puts you close to some of Georgia's best natural sights, like Prometheus Cave and the canyons of Imereti. Most of these places are less than an hour from the airport. The coast at Batumi and the spa town of Borjomi are both around two hours away. Drive time can change with weather and road work.
| Destination | Distance from SDQ | Approx. Drive Time | Road Type | Recommended Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kutaisi (City Center) | 14 km | 20 min | Paved highway | Economy / Any |
| Prometheus Cave | 22 km | 30 min | Paved rural road | Compact / Any |
| Sataplia Nature Reserve | 17 km | 25 min | Paved rural road | Economy / Any |
| Okatse and Martvili Canyons | 50 km | 1 hr | Paved and gravel roads | Compact SUV recommended |
| Borjomi | 115 km | 2 hr | Paved highway | Compact / Any |
| Batumi (Black Sea Coast) | 145 km | 2 hr 15 min | Paved highway | Compact SUV / Any |
Picking up your car at KUT puts you close to some of Georgia's best natural sights, like Prometheus Cave and the canyons of Imereti. Most of these places are less than an hour from the airport. The coast at Batumi and the spa town of Borjomi are both around two hours away. Drive time can change with weather and road work.
Kutaisi Airport Car Rental: What Sets Us Apart
Guaranteed Lowest Price Match
Final Rentals promises the lowest price for KUT car rentals, with no hidden fees added later. If you find a cheaper price somewhere else, we will match it fast. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay, nothing more. We never allow forced upsells or surprise charges at the counter. Your travel budget stays safe from booking to return.
Free Cancellation, No Stress
Travel plans can change fast, so we give free cancellation right up until your departure day. If your flight into KUT is late, we update your booking automatically at no cost. You do not need to worry about being stuck in a fixed contract. Our support team can change your dates any time. Book your Georgia trip today with full freedom to change plans.
Genuinely Local Georgian Experts
When you book with Final Rentals, you work with a real local Georgian team. Our airport staff knows the roads to Kutaisi, the caves, and the mountain passes well. We take pride in giving personal service and warm Georgian hospitality on every rental. Every guest is treated like a real friend, not just a booking number. Enjoy true local knowledge with safe, well-kept cars.