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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GEL
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking)
- avoid Jul–Aug (off‑season, limited lifts)
- Airport
- TBS
- Nights
- 2–3
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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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Gudauri112 ▾
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 Gudauri, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for sudden weather changes on the slopes and negotiate taxi fares before boarding.
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- RestroomsFree in cafés for customers; small fees at stations.Georgia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (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.
- AirportTBS Tbilisi International Airport (120 km (75 mi), about 2 h by road).TBS Tbilisi International Airport (75 mi (120 km), about 2 h by road).
- Getting aroundTaxis negotiate fares; walking between lifts is common; hitchhiking possible on the highway.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealMeal (main course)20–30 GEL
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (short ride)10–15 GEL
- Mid-range bedHotel (mid range, per night)100–200 GEL
A day, not counting the bed: Budget 30–50 GEL excl. lift pass · Mid 60–120 GEL excl. lift pass · High 150+ GEL excl. lift pass
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
- TBS Tbilisi International Airport (120 km (75 mi), about 2 h by road)TBS Tbilisi International Airport (75 mi (120 km), about 2 h by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Best
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Care
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Care
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Best
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: Jun, Sep, Dec–Mar. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gudauri: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
5 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
5 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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
Taxis negotiate fares; walking between lifts is common; hitchhiking possible on the highway.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kazbegi
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Road, 30 km (19 mi), ~1 h driveRoad, 19 mi (30 km), ~1 h drive
Gergeti Trinity Church views.
Tbilisi
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Highway, 120 km (75 mi), ~2 h by car or busHighway, 75 mi (120 km), ~2 h by car or bus
Capital city, cultural sites.
Mtskheta
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Road, 90 km (56 mi), ~1.5 hRoad, 56 mi (90 km), ~1.5 h
Ancient capital, UNESCO site.
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.
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
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 GEL excl. lift pass
- Mid
- 60–120 GEL excl. lift pass
- High
- 150+ GEL excl. lift pass
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Lift pass (day)Cheaper for multi‑day tickets | 50 GEL |
| Meal (main course) | 20–30 GEL |
| Taxi (short ride) | 10–15 GEL |
| Hotel (mid range, per night) | 100–200 GEL |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi drivers overcharge – agree price before boarding.
- Lift operating hours 10:00–17:00; some lifts may be closed.Lift operating hours 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; some lifts may be closed.
- Medical clinic charges ~15 USD for basic X‑ray (2022).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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გთხოვთ, მისამართზეTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Tbilisi; other embassies in Tbilisi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tbilisi → Gudauri bus: about 10 GEL per person, hourly departures
- Taxi Gudauri → Kazbegi: ≈15 GEL (check price)
Say or show
- ბოდიში — Excuse me / Sorry (bodishi)
- რამდენია? — How much is it? (ramdenia?)
- მინდა ბილეთი — I would like a lift ticket (minda bileti)
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 Gudauri. 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: Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking) · avoid Jul–Aug (off‑season, limited lifts) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
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