VISA | Georgia grants visa-free entry to all European countries, with the exception of Kosovo, for up to a year (360 days; 90 days for North Macedonia). If you are a resident of a non-European country check Passport Index for a quick overview of the entry requirements.
MONEY | Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL).
ATMs are available throughout the country, however, bring enough cash if you venture out to Georgia’s remote regions (e.g. Tusheti, Machakhela, etc.). Some but not all banks do charge extra fees upon withdrawal, so you will have to test which ATMs work with your bank and which don’t.
All common credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, etc.) will be accepted, nevertheless cash is still widely used and is especially needed for public transport, markets, and smaller shops. In general, restaurants and cafés in touristic areas accept cards.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT | Marshrutkas/minibuses are the most common transport option and cover nearly the entire country, a notable exception being Georgia’s most remote region Tusheti (there public transport is carried out by 4×4 jeeps). Normally, marshrutkas run multiple times a day and depart as soon as they fill up, which means you might have to wait occasionally.
Many locations are also frequented by shared taxi, which will give you more flexibility, albeit at a higher price.
Between Georgia’s main cities (Batumi, Kutaisi, Gori, Tbilisi) train travel is also a great alternative. Although the carriages hail from the country’s Soviet times and are incredibly slow, ticket prices are unbeatable and definitely the best budget option when traversing Georgia. Just make sure to book at least two days in advance as there are only a few connections a day and seats sell fast.