Major city · Georgia
Martviliმარტვილი
Spend a day for the cathedral and town centre; add a half‑day for canyoning or rafting if you like outdoor action.
Martvili is a small Mingrelian town with a medieval cathedral, nearby canyon and forest park. Its sights fit in a single day, but canyoning adds a few extra hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GEL
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- KUT
- Nights
- 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 ▾
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 Martvili112 ▾
- 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 Martvili, 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
- SafetyMartvili is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded marshrutkas and follow local advice on canyon water levels.
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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.
- AirportcheckKUT Kutaisi International Airport (Marshrutka to Martvili about 1 h, 4 GEL (check).).
- Getting aroundMarshrutkas connect Martvili with Kutaisi, Senaki and Zugdidi; walk to the cathedral (5 min); taxis available locally for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₾2–3
- BeerBeer (bottle)₾3–4
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₾12–15
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personGEL 15
- Mid-range bedDouble hotel room, a night, per roomGEL 70
- High-end bedDouble hotel room, a night, per roomGEL 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GEL 30 · Mid GEL 55 · High GEL 85
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 (Marshrutka to Martvili about 1 h, 4 GEL (check).)
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
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Martvili: 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)
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)
10 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°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
Marshrutkas connect Martvili with Kutaisi, Senaki and Zugdidi; walk to the cathedral (5 min); taxis available locally for short trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zugdidi
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Marshrutka from Martvili, about 45 min
Small town with market and sea‑view promenade.
Senaki
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Marshrutka, about 1 h
Rail hub; good base for further trips north.
Dadiani Summer Palace (Salkhino)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Taxi or local bus, 15 km (9.3 mi) north, ~30 minTaxi or local bus, 9.3 mi (15 km) north, ~30 min
Historic palace with garden, entry free.
Nokalakevi Geothermal Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Marshrutka to Nokalakevi village, ~30 min
Hot springs; check opening and possible future fee.
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.
Cha Cha Backpackers
Backpacker hostel, private rooms and dorms, garden, river view.
Canyon Hotel
Mid‑range hotel, double rooms.
Guest House Boboti
Family‑run guesthouse.
Camping stand
Meadow site near waterfall, basic facilities.
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
- ₾50–80 excl. bed
- High
- ₾80+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × GEL 15 | GEL 15 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GEL 30 | GEL 30 |
| Marshrutka Kutaisi → Martvili (round‑trip)1 × GEL 4 · check | GEL 4 |
| Canyon boat ticket1 × GEL 28 · check | GEL 28 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × GEL 15 · check | GEL 15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GEL 9 |
| Trip total≈ GEL 101 per person per day, bed included | GEL 101 |
Cha Cha Backpackers
2026 estimate in GEL; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₾2–3 |
| Khinkali (plate) | ₾5–7 |
| Beer (bottle) | ₾3–4 |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₾12–15 |
| Marshrutka ride | ₾2–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Canyon boat price 28 GEL per person, parking 2 GEL (check).
- Marshrutka schedules may be limited in winter; confirm times locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance / fire
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kutaisi → Martvili marshrutka: about ₾4, 1 h (check)
- Taxi within Martvili: about ₾10 for short trips
Say or show
- ბოდიში — Excuse me / Sorry (bodishi)
- მადლობა — Thank you (madloba)
- რამდენია? — How much is it? (ramdenia?)
- 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 Martvili. 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 Jan–Feb (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 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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