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Voykit pocket guide · Georgia
Gudauri
Spend 2–3 days skiing in Gudauri (lift pass ~50 GEL/day) or a day‑trip from Tbilisi for a quick snow experience.
Gudauri is Georgia's newest ski resort with cheap lift passes, good backcountry terrain and basic accommodation. A short stay of 2–3 days covers most runs; otherwise a day‑trip from Tbilisi works for a taste of the slopes.
- Country
- Georgia
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (off‑season, limited lifts)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GEL
- Money
- Currency is the Georgian lari (₾, GEL). Change money at banks or exchange offices, not in the airport hall.
- Daily spend
- Budget 30–50 GEL excl. lift pass · Mid 60–120 GEL excl. lift pass · High 150+ GEL excl. lift pass (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Magti, Silknet (Geocell) and Cellfie sell SIMs with a passport; cheap data.
- Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 220 V · 50 Hz · European plugs fit.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: Check the bill for a service charge; otherwise 10%.; Drivers and guides: GEL 10–30 a day.
- Water
- Tap water is widely drunk in Tbilisi and mountain towns (check locally); bottled is cheap.
- Toilets
- Free in cafés for customers; small fees at stations.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Lift pass (day) | 50 GEL |
| Meal (main course) | 20–30 GEL |
| Taxi (short ride) | 10–15 GEL |
| Hotel (mid range, per night) | 100–200 GEL |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TBS · Tbilisi International Airport
- 120 km (75 mi), about 2 h by road75 mi (120 km), about 2 h by road
Typical fares
- Tbilisi → Gudauri bus
- about 10 GEL per person, hourly departures
- Taxi Gudauri → Kazbegi
- ≈15 GEL (check price)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxis negotiate fares; walking between lifts is common; hitchhiking possible on the highway.
See and do
Known for
- ski resort
- backcountry freeriding
- affordable Georgian food
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kazbegi | Road, 30 km (19 mi), ~1 h driveRoad, 19 mi (30 km), ~1 h drive | ≈1 h |
| Tbilisi | Highway, 120 km (75 mi), ~2 h by car or busHighway, 75 mi (120 km), ~2 h by car or bus | ≈2 h |
| Mtskheta | Road, 90 km (56 mi), ~1.5 hRoad, 56 mi (90 km), ~1.5 h | ≈1.5 h |
Sleep
- Marcopolo
- Hotel with free Wi‑Fi, pool, gym; breakfast & dinner included
- Sports Hotel Gudauri
- All‑meals packages 102–546 GEL per night
- WildGuru Hostel
- Dorm US$25, free Wi‑Fi, kitchen, parking
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ბოდიშიbodishi |
| How much is it? | რამდენია?ramdenia? |
| I would like a lift ticket | მინდა ბილეთიminda bileti |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; cheek kiss among friends; avoid: Refusing hospitality outright
- Church: Cover up; do not turn your back to the altar; avoid: Shorts, bare shoulders, loud talk
- Supra: Follow the tamada; drink on toasts; avoid: Toasting with beer; leaving early without thanks
- History: Listen; avoid: Calling Georgia part of Russia or the region 'post-Soviet' casually
Scams and watch-outs
- Taxi drivers overcharge – agree price before boarding.
- Lift operating hours 10:00–17:00; some lifts may be closed.
- Medical clinic charges ~15 USD for basic X‑ray (2022).
Generally safe; watch for sudden weather changes on the slopes and negotiate taxi fares before boarding.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Gudauri yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- ski resort
- backcountry freeriding
- affordable Georgian food
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Gudauri, revision 4919058 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4919058
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Gudauri
გთხოვთ, მისამართზე
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / ambulance / fire112
US consulate in Tbilisi; other embassies in Tbilisi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/gudauri). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.