We’re here to get you on the road as good and well-prepared as possible. On this page you find some of the most frequently asked questions.
Still got any questions left? Just reach out.
General Questions
At this point in time, there is no legislation restricting wild camping. As long as you are respectful, choose your spot well, use common sense and leave an area the way you found it, you’ll find plenty of incredible places to set up camp.
The best thing about wild camping is finding your own spot in the wild, but if you need some help, we’ll be happy to provide you with some advice on where to go, and how to pick a great spot.
We have a flexible cancellation policy because we understand that sometimes plans change.
- If you cancel your booking more than 30 days in advance you will receive the full deposit back. You can also rebook for other dates, provided there is availability.
- If you cancel your booking between 30 days and 48 hours in advance we will issue a travel credit voucher equal to the deposit amount, that you can use for any future booking (this voucher is personal).
- If you cancel within 48 hours before the booking, we will keep your deposit as a cancellation fee.
About the cars
This depends on a number of factors such as your driving style and the terrain you are crossing.
The Buhanka campervan averages 10-15L per 100km and has a total fuel capacity of 77L.
The Lada Niva averages 10L per 100km, and has a fuel capacity of 42L.
The Toyota Hilux averages 9-10L per 100km, and has a fuel capacity of 80L.
Petrol prices vary of course, but they average around €1,00 – €1,25 per liter.
Our vehicles have roof racks or a lot of internal space where you can safely put your equipment. If you’d like to bring your bike along, you can rent our bike carriers for a small extra fee. Please make sure you select this option during the booking process.
Our Buhanka & Toyota Hilux campervans are equipped with a second battery which charges off the alternator as you drive. This means that you can enjoy the luxuries of a cold beer, milk in your coffee and even charge your electronics while out in the wilderness for up to 72hrs (depending on usage). Thanks to the solar panels you can even stay longer than that. Once you get back on the road, the battery will be charging and usable again.
We have fitted USB charging points and a 230V charging point for camera batteries, laptops, etc.
Our Lada Nivas are equipped with a 12V plug, with a dual USB charging port attached for charging simple devices such as phones, tablets, or anything which you have a 12V charging adaptor for. It is recommended to only charge your devices while driving due to the risk of running the battery flat.
No, we offer unlimited kilometres for all rentals.
Our UAZ Buhanka campers are equipped with the following free of charge:
- Kitchen kit: double burner alcohol stove, 30L compressor fridge, cookware, bowls, plates, cups, cutlery and utensils
- Camping kit: folding camp table & chairs, fresh water jug
- Entertainment and electronics: 4G WiFi hotspot device, JBL portable bluetooth speaker and a number of 230V power points and USB charging points across the vehicle.
- Solar panel
- Bedding: bed sheets, blankets, pillows
- Awning on the rear side
Our Lada Niva 4×4 cars are equipped with the following free of charge:
- Kitchen kit: double burner gas stove, cookware, bowls, plates, cups, cutlery and utensils
- Camping kit: folding camp table & chairs, fresh water jug
- Entertainment and electronics: 4G WiFi hotspot device, JBL portable bluetooth speaker, USB charging point
- Bedding: bed sheets, blankets, pillows
Our Toyota Hilux campers are equipped with the following free of charge:
- Kitchen kit: double burner gas stove, 65L compressor fridge, cookware, bowls, plates, cups, cutlery and utensils
- Camping kit: folding camp table & chairs, 110L fresh water tank, outside shower (cold), shower tent
- Entertainment and electronics: 4G WiFi hotspot device, JBL portable bluetooth speaker and a number of 230V power points and USB charging points across the vehicle
- Solar panel
- Bedding: bed sheets, blankets, pillows
- 270 degrees awning
Yes, all our vehicles are Left Hand Drive (driving is on the right in Georgia)
Pre-booking info
Short answer: a passport would be nice, clothes would be even nicer. Other than that, whatever you feel like!
Longer answer: we provide the car, camping equipment, cooking equipment, bed sheets, pillows, and more. Please refer to our vehicles page for more details. The rest is up to you, but we’ll send you a handy packing list after booking as well.
We highly recommend putting your luggage in soft bags (eg. duffel bags, backpacks) and not in suitcases, as they are much more flexible and space-efficient.
To secure your booking you have to pre-pay 30% of the total booking cost in advance. The remaining balance can be paid when picking up the vehicle or before.
When paying the full rental amount in advance, we give you a nice discount!
You can find our current Rental Agreement, containing all our Terms and Conditions for car rentals on this page.
Our Privacy Policy is published here.
We do pickups from 10AM in the morning on the start date. Dropping off the vehicle should be no later than 4PM on the last day of booking.
Usually we are quite flexible and we can make other arrangement upon request. Be sure to reach out to us in time. Please note that we don’t handle pickups in the middle of the night.
You do not need an International Driving Permit (IDP) if your driving licence is written in the Latin or Cyrillic alphabet.
Otherwise, then yes, you will need an IDP.
Note: an IDP is not a replacement for your regular driving license. You will also need to bring your driving license along with the IDP.
Yes, full ‘all-risk’ casco car insurance is included with all rentals for free: we do not charge anything extra for it.
The excess (deductible, eigen risico, Selbstbehalt) of the insurance is €300 or €200, this is what you’ll need to pay maximum in case of a covered accident.
The insurance covers the following events, in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey:
- Traffic accidents caused by you or a third party
- Robbery, burglary, theft
- Fire, explosion
- Vandalism
- Fallen objects
- Natural disasters
- Damage to Third Parties – up to $50.000*
- Personal Injury – up to $50.000
What is not insured?
- Tyre damage
- Failure to report the accident to the police immediately
- Off-road driving (going off main paths and tracks)
- Mechanical issues due to off-road driving
- Underbody and ‘over head’ damages
- Interior damages
- The driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Participation in any kind of race, test drive, off-road
- Damage is caused by ionized radiation or radioactive contamination
- War (declared or undeclared); intervention or military action; Strikes, Riots, and Civil Commotion; a terrorist act or an attempted terrorist act;
- Do not move the vehicle after an incident, this will void the insurance. The vehicle should only be moved after an incident at the request of the insurer or the police.
Our insurance policy allows everyone that is between 21 and 65** years old, in the possession of a driving license for more than 2 years to rent a car and drive it.
We allow extra drivers that meet this requirement at no additional cost.
Note: the info on this page is a summary, the most important details of the insurance policy are mentioned here, but the original terms and conditions of the insurance policy prevail. The policy can be requested at any time by the renter.
* Does this amount feel low to you? It is a very high amount for Georgian standards, and the maximum coverage offered by Georgian insurance companies.
** If you are older, please contact us so we can ask for an exception at the insurance company
At this point in time we are based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Taking our cars into Armenia and Azerbaijan is possible. The insurance is valid in those countries. Some paperwork needs to be arranged, for which a fee of €60 per country is charged during booking. At the border you might have to pay a small additional fee for road-tax (around €10)
Please note that you most likely need an eVisa to enter Azerbaijan. Currently the land border to Azerbaijan is closed since COVID, there is no information yet on when this will change (status 04/2023)
Unfortunately at this moment it is not possible to drive into Turkey or Russia, due to customs rules af those countries.
Our prices are stated in Euro, and we also accept payments in GEL.
We offer the following payment methods:
- Credit/debit card payments (VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro)
- iDeal, SOFORT/Klarna, Bancontact, Belfius, KBC, Giropay, EPS
You can pay the deposit via one of the online payment methods. At pickup of the car you can pay the remaining sum via Credit Card / Maestro terminal in GEL, or online in EUR.
The (credit)card doesn’t necessarily have to be on the name of the driver.
We do not accept cash!
Our insurance policy allows everyone that is between 21 and 70 years old, in the possession of a driving license for more than 2 years to rent a car and drive it.
We allow extra drivers that meet this requirement at no additional cost.
We love animals, and we know you do too! So yes, you may bring your pet along.
If your pet is under 30KG, then we’d love to have it on board. Please note that there is a pet charge to cover the costs of deep cleaning the vehicle, and you will also be held financially responsible for all damages caused by your pet, as there are not covered by insurance.
You will need to pay a security deposit (borg, Kaution) prior to picking up the vehicle. The deposit amount depends on the vehicle type and selected insurance package.
The security deposit will be refunded within several days after your rental. Any costs arising from damages, returning the car without a full fuel tank, and other claims will be deducted from the deposit.
Our pick-up location in Tbilisi Center is on the following spot: Beri Gabriel Salosi Avenue 50a – At the entrance is a car wash, go in there and just follow the beton road till the end.
Don’t type this address in Google Maps, but use the link, as it will lead you to a different place.
We can bring the car to Tbilisi Airport as well, depending on our schedule. Otherwise we can offer a free shuttle to the pick-up location.
Pick-up locations in Kutaisi are always individually agreed upon, at Kutaisi Airport or somewhere in the center.
Absolutely, and that is for no additional cost. As long as the driver meets the insurance policy requirements, they are allowed to use the vehicle. When booking, you only have to specify the details of the main driver.
We have a flexible cancellation policy because we understand that sometimes plans change.
- If you cancel your booking more than 30 days in advance you will receive the full deposit back. You can also rebook for other dates, provided there is availability.
- If you cancel your booking between 30 days and 48 hours in advance we will issue a travel credit voucher equal to the deposit amount, that you can use for any future booking (this voucher is personal).
- If you cancel within 48 hours before the booking, we will keep your deposit as a cancellation fee.
A lot of flights to Tbilisi arrive at odd hours in the night. Unfortunately we can’t do pick-ups or drop-offs in the middle of the night. We like to take some time to explain you all the details of the car, and this works best in daylight. Also, we strongly advise against driving in the dark in Georgia.
Fortunately, taking a taxi or a bus to the city center is very cheap and convenient. We would advise to find a hotel or a cafe where you can conveniently wait until we can bring the vehicle in the morning.
We do pickups from 10AM in the morning on the start date. Dropping off the vehicle should be no later than 4PM on the last day of booking.
Armenia
Citizens of the EU and USA can visit Armenia for up to 180 days, and citizens of a large number of countries may obtain a visa upon entry. Please check here to find out about your country’s visa requirements.
At this point in time we are based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Taking our cars into Armenia and Azerbaijan is possible. The insurance is valid in those countries. Some paperwork needs to be arranged, for which a fee of €60 per country is charged during booking. At the border you might have to pay a small additional fee for road-tax (around €10)
Please note that you most likely need an eVisa to enter Azerbaijan. Currently the land border to Azerbaijan is closed since COVID, there is no information yet on when this will change (status 04/2023)
Unfortunately at this moment it is not possible to drive into Turkey or Russia, due to customs rules af those countries.
Georgia
Good news everyone! Citizens of over 90 countries can enter Georgia without a visa and stay for up to a whole year. There’s a good chance you can, but please do check here to find out all about it.
Our pick-up location in Tbilisi Center is on the following spot: Beri Gabriel Salosi Avenue 50a – At the entrance is a car wash, go in there and just follow the beton road till the end.
Don’t type this address in Google Maps, but use the link, as it will lead you to a different place.
We can bring the car to Tbilisi Airport as well, depending on our schedule. Otherwise we can offer a free shuttle to the pick-up location.
Pick-up locations in Kutaisi are always individually agreed upon, at Kutaisi Airport or somewhere in the center.
Route planning
At this point in time we are based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Taking our cars into Armenia and Azerbaijan is possible. The insurance is valid in those countries. Some paperwork needs to be arranged, for which a fee of €60 per country is charged during booking. At the border you might have to pay a small additional fee for road-tax (around €10)
Please note that you most likely need an eVisa to enter Azerbaijan. Currently the land border to Azerbaijan is closed since COVID, there is no information yet on when this will change (status 04/2023)
Unfortunately at this moment it is not possible to drive into Turkey or Russia, due to customs rules af those countries.
Our pick-up location in Tbilisi Center is on the following spot: Beri Gabriel Salosi Avenue 50a – At the entrance is a car wash, go in there and just follow the beton road till the end.
Don’t type this address in Google Maps, but use the link, as it will lead you to a different place.
We can bring the car to Tbilisi Airport as well, depending on our schedule. Otherwise we can offer a free shuttle to the pick-up location.
Pick-up locations in Kutaisi are always individually agreed upon, at Kutaisi Airport or somewhere in the center.
Georgia is a great country to make a road trip, and with these tips we will try to help you make the most of it! We’re always glad to answer any questions you may have about planning your trip, the regions to visit, etc.
Some general points to take into consideration:
- Don’t plan too much: you’re on a holiday and not in a race. Your trip will likely be full of surprises and unforeseen events. Whether that be a local that invites you to their home and offers just a little bit too much wine, a breakdown of the car or heavy weather circumstances. Make a global plan and don’t try to cram too much in the time you have – or you will only be driving and stressed to make it to your destination.
- Be flexible with your route and plans: sometimes it’s nice to stay a day extra at a certain place, or divert your route in case of bad weather.
- If you find yourself with some time left at the end of the trip it is easy to find an extra destination to explore, all within a few hours from Tbilisi or Kutaisi.
Yes you can! All our cars are 4×4 and are built to drive the sometimes difficult roads to these remote regions. Keep in mind a few things though:
- Driving offroad can take a lot longer than Google Maps will tell you. You should not drive off-road in the dark.
- Roads can be blocked by landslides, snow, rain or construction – be sure to inform upfront with us or locals if certain mountain passes are passable.
- Don’t think you can head straight from the airport to a remote area. You will need some time to get used to the car, do some grocery shopping, make stops along the way.
- If you don’t like steep drop-offs and muddy roads, it’s best to avoid certain areas. Good news is that a lot of nice places are perfectly reachable over asphalt and generally OK unpaved roads.
Vashlovani is not accessible with our MAN TGE Campervan, as it’s too big for the narrow roads there.
There are several apps that can help you navigate in the cities and the countryside. Below are a few which we recommend based on our experience.
Maps.me / OSMand – For offline maps, hikes, off-road, villages. Maps of the region can be downloaded in advance and you can do simple route planning. Not very suitable to plan a longer route, though it will sometimes suggest interesting ‘detours’. Don’t rely on this app entirely, especially on its time estimates.
Yandex Navi – For navigating in the major cities, planning longer trips. Great for time estimates and finding more functional routes, but will lead you down strange tacks every now and then. iOS – Android
Google Maps – When you’re not in the car, Google Maps is your best friend. It has the most listings of locations, business, and so on. It’s also functional for route-planning of longer trips and the time indications are pretty accurate usually.
