Major city · Georgia
Oniონი
Spend a half day to explore Oni's synagogue, museum and nearby hikes; add a night in a guesthouse if you want a relaxed stay.
Oni is a small mountain town on the Rioni River with a historic synagogue, a local‑lore museum and easy access to hiking trails. Its limited dining and accommodation mean a single day covers the main sights, while an overnight lets you hike at a relaxed pace.
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- Airport
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Rules in force · 6The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders a…Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Ru…Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia
- Caucasus ↗The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders are closed; any route that crosses them is not a route, however short it looks.
- Caucasus ↗Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia as illegal; entering that way can mean arrest or a ban when you next reach Georgia proper.
- Georgia ↗Many passports enter visa-free for a long stay; if yours needs a visa, apply only on the official e-visa portal.
- Georgia ↗Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia: crossing their boundary lines from Georgian-controlled land is treated as illegal entry, and many governments advise against it.
- Georgia ↗In Orthodox churches women cover their heads and shoulders and wear a skirt or a wrap; men remove hats and avoid shorts.
- Georgia ↗Carry Georgian lari in small notes for minibuses, markets and the metro card; cards work in most Tbilisi cafés and shops but not everywhere outside the capital.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Oni112 ▾
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Oni, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Georgian lari (₾, GEL).Georgia-wide
- SIM or eSIMMagti, Silknet (Geocell) and Cellfie sell SIMs with a passport; cheap data.Georgia-wide
- Tap watercheckTap water is widely drunk in Tbilisi and mountain towns (check locally); bottled is cheap.Georgia-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: Check the bill for a service charge; otherwise 10%.Georgia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Georgia-wide
- SafetyOni is generally safe for tourists; the main risk is remote mountain terrain – use a guide for hikes.
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- RestroomsFree in cafés for customers; small fees at stations.Georgia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays; church services continue daily.Georgia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKUT Kutaisi International Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) (≈2 h drive) north of Oni).KUT Kutaisi International Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) (≈2 h drive) north of Oni).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a guesthouse₾2–4
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₾15–20
- Budget bedGuesthouse bed, a night, per personGEL 35
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GEL 30 · Mid GEL 60 · High GEL 120
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KUT Kutaisi International Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) (≈2 h drive) north of Oni)KUT Kutaisi International Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) (≈2 h drive) north of Oni)
Weather and climate
Oni: next 7 days
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is compact; walk everywhere. Hire a car at the local station or arrange transport through your guesthouse for mountain hikes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ambrolauri
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Hire a car at the station or arrange through your guesthouse; about 30 km (19 mi), 45 min driveHire a car at the station or arrange through your guesthouse; about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min drive
Visit the nearby river gorge and local market; suitable for a half‑day outing.
Rioni River gorge hike
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Walk from town centre along marked trail; 5 km (3.1 mi) round‑trip, 2 hWalk from town centre along marked trail; 3.1 mi (5 km) round‑trip, 2 h
Scenic river views; moderate difficulty, bring water.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Berishvili Homestay
30–40 GEL per night, B&B or half‑board; garden setting; Russian, some English
Family Guesthouse and Gallery
Family‑run house with art gallery; Georgian, Russian, English guide available
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₾30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₾60–90 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse bed2 × 1 night × GEL 45 | GEL 90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × GEL 60 | GEL 120 |
| Car hire (day, driver optional)2 × GEL 120 · check | GEL 240 |
| Museum admission2 × GEL 2 · Official price | GEL 4 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GEL 45 |
| Trip total≈ GEL 250 per person per day, bed included | GEL 499 |
Includes breakfast; half‑board extra
2026 estimate in GEL; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a guesthouse | ₾2–4 |
| Meal at guesthouse (BB) | ₾10–15 |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₾15–20 |
| Car hire (per day) | ₾80–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited restaurant options; most meals are at guesthouses, especially in winter.
- Public transport schedules are informal; vehicles may leave early if full – arrive at the station by 8 am.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance / fire
- 112
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Oniონი
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ამ მისამართზე, გთხოვთTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Embassy
US consular services are in Tbilisi; check the embassy page for details.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kutaisi Airport → Oni (car hire): about ₾120 one way, 2 h drive (check)
Say or show
- გამარჯობა — Hello (gamardjoba)
- მადლობა — Thank you (madloba)
- რამდენია? — How much? (ramdenia?)
- სადგური სად არის? — Where is the station? (sadguri sad aris?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Oni. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialOni official website
- secondaryWikivoyage: Oni, revision 5239424 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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