Destination
Gudauri
Georgia's biggest ski resort, two hours from Tbilisi on the Military Highway.
How to get to Gudauri
By car, Gudauri is about 2 h 40 min from Tbilisi (120 km). The closest airport is Tbilisi International Airport, about 3 h away by car (137 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
Which car to take
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Paved, but long and steep. Choose a car that is still comfortable after four hours.
Best time to go
- Winter
How long to stay
2–4 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Russia–Georgia Friendship monument
- The Jvari Pass, 2,379 m
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Mtskheta, twenty minutes out of Tbilisi
- The turquoise Zhinvali reservoir
- Ananuri fortress above the water
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Mountains
- Winter resorts
What to eat here
- Khinkali
- Guda cheese
The cooking of Khevi and Mtiuleti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Gudauri
Tours that include it
Questions about Gudauri
- How far is Gudauri from Tbilisi?
- About 2 h 40 min by car, 120 km.
- Which airport is closest to Gudauri?
- Tbilisi International Airport, about 3 h away by car (137 km).
- When is the best time to visit Gudauri?
- Winter.
- How many days do I need in Gudauri?
- 2–4 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
