Major city · Georgia
Keda
Spend a half‑day in Keda to see the fortress and try local food; one full day is enough for a relaxed visit.
Keda is a small mountain town in Adjara, about an hour east of Batumi. Its walkable centre, cheap marshrutka links to Batumi, and local wine and fortress make it a quick stop on a southwestern Georgia itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GEL
- Best months
- May–Oct (warm, less rain than winter)
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, heavy rain, possible road closures)
- Airport
- BUS
- Nights
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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 Keda112 ▾
- 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 Keda, 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
- SafetyKeda is generally safe; watch traffic at the central round‑about and be cautious near the fast‑flowing Acharistqali after rain.
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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.
- AirportBUS Batumi International Airport (30 km (19 mi) north, 40 min by marshrutka).BUS Batumi International Airport (19 mi (30 km) north, 40 min by marshrutka).
- Getting aroundMarshrutka from Batumi runs every 30 min (15 and 45 past the hour) for 3 GEL; municipal free van circulates inside town…
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
- BUS Batumi International Airport (30 km (19 mi) north, 40 min by marshrutka)BUS Batumi International Airport (19 mi (30 km) north, 40 min by marshrutka)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Apr (14 rain days), driest Jul (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Keda: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
14 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 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
Marshrutka from Batumi runs every 30 min (15 and 45 past the hour) for 3 GEL; municipal free van circulates inside town; taxis available for surrounding villages (min 50 GEL).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zendidi Fortress
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round‑trip
Walk 30 min north from town centre
Free entry, signage limited.
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.
Keda Guesthouse
basic rooms in town centre, suitable for 1–2 nights (check)
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
- ₾25–35 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₾35–55 excl. bed
- High
- ₾55+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × GEL 30 | GEL 30 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GEL 2,500 | GEL 2,500 |
| Marshrutka Batumi ↔ Keda (round‑trip)1 × GEL 0 · Official price | GEL 0 |
| Taxi minimum fare Batumi ↔ Keda1 × GEL 50 · Check for surge | GEL 50 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × GEL 20 · Local provider, check rates | GEL 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GEL 260 |
| Trip total≈ GEL 2,860 per person per day, bed included | GEL 2,860 |
Basic amenities, includes breakfast (check)
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Shawarma wrap + drinkRa‑Da Shuarma | 12 GEL |
| Georgian meal (khachapuri, khinkali)Maspindzeli | 20–30 GEL |
| Marshrutka ticket Batumi → KedaCheck for seasonal changes | 3 GEL |
| Taxi minimum fareBatumi‑Keda | 50 GEL |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last marshrutka from Batumi departs 20:00; plan to arrive earlier.Last marshrutka from Batumi departs 8:00 PM; plan to arrive earlier.
- Taxi fares can be higher for tourists; agree on price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 112
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KedaKeda
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My bed tonight
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გთხოვთ, მიჰყევით ამ მისამართსTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Tbilisi; Georgian embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Batumi → Keda marshrutka: about 3 GEL, 40 min (check schedule)
- Taxi Batumi → Keda: minimum 50 GEL, 40 min (check traffic)
Say or show
- ბოდიში — Excuse me / Sorry (bodishi)
- გმადლობთ — Thank you (gmadlobt)
- რამდენია? — How much is it? (ramdenia?)
- კარტით შეიძლება? — Can I pay by card? (kartit sheidzleba?)
- სანაპირო სად არის? — Where is the toilet? (sanapiro 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 Keda. 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: May–Oct (warm, less rain than winter) · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, heavy rain, possible road closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 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
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