Major city · Georgia
Tskaltubo
Spend a half‑day at the Spring No. 6 spa and a quick cave visit; add one night if you want to explore the Soviet‑era sanatoria.
Tskaltubo is a small spa town in the Rioni Region, known for its Soviet‑era mineral baths and nearby caves. It is reachable from Kutaisi in 20 minutes by marshrutka. A few hours cover the main attractions; an extra night lets you wander the historic sanatoria at a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GEL
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- KUT
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Tskaltubo112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tskaltubo, 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
- SafetyTskaltubo is generally safe; keep an eye on traffic when crossing streets and store valuables in locked rooms.
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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 20 km (12 mi), 30 min by marshrutka).KUT Kutaisi International Airport (about 12 mi (20 km), 30 min by marshrutka).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; marshrutkas connect to Kutaisi (20 min, ~2 GEL).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café2–3 Lari
- Street or quick mealSnack (khachapuri slice)1–2 Lari
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi) within town)Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km) within town)5–7 Lari
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per personGEL 25
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GEL 30 · Mid GEL 45 · High GEL 70
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 20 km (12 mi), 30 min by marshrutka)KUT Kutaisi International Airport (about 12 mi (20 km), 30 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
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tskaltubo: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 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
The town is walkable; marshrutkas connect to Kutaisi (20 min, ~2 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
Prometheus Cave
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Minibus #42 from Kutaisi central market, 1 Lari, 20 min; then local taxi 5 Lari to cave entrance
Entry 23 Lari; boat ride optional for extra 15 Lari.
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.
Town centre guesthouses
Small family‑run rooms within walking distance of the baths.
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
- ₾30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₾45–70 excl. bed
- High
- ₾70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × GEL 35 | GEL 35 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GEL 45 | GEL 45 |
| Marshrutka Kutaisi‑Tskaltubo round trip1 × GEL 2 · check | GEL 2 |
| Spring No. 6 entry1 × GEL 5 · approximate 2026 price | GEL 5 |
| Prometheus Cave entry1 × GEL 23 · check | GEL 23 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GEL 11 |
| Trip total≈ GEL 121 per person per day, bed included | GEL 121 |
Basic room with shared bathroom.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | 2–3 Lari |
| Snack (khachapuri slice) | 1–2 Lari |
| Taxi (5 km within town) | 5–7 Lari |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Marshrutka schedules may change; confirm times locally.
- Some sanatoria are fenced – access may be limited.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 112
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ამ მისამართზე გთხოვთTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Embassy
US consulate is in Tbilisi; nearest Georgian embassy for other nationals is also in Tbilisi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kutaisi → Tskaltubo marshrutka: about 2 Lari, 20 min (check)
- Spring No. 6 entry: about 5 Lari per person (check)
Say or show
- ბოდიში — Excuse me / Sorry (bodishi)
- მადლობა — Thank you (madloba)
- რამდენია? — How much is it? (ramdenia?)
- სანაცვლება სად არის? — Where is the bathroom? (sanatsveleba 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 Tskaltubo. 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 · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited services) · 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
- Add a night in a guesthouse to see both Spring No. 6 and the abandoned sanatoria.
- Combine with a day trip to Prometheus Cave for a full spa‑cave experience.
Sources
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