An unchanged lari price now costs you about 19% more in rupees than it did a year ago.
On 1 October 2025, GEL 1 cost about ₹32.58.
On 1 October 2026, it costs about ₹36.79.
Georgia’s annual inflation was 5.6% in August 2026, and transport prices rose 15.2%.
One Georgian consultancy puts hotel prices up 8.4% in a year.
This roadmap converts every price at the official rate and shows what to budget, current as of 1 October 2026.
Is Georgia Expensive For Indian Tourists In 2026?
Georgia is not a low-cost destination for Indians in 2026.
It is also not out of reach.
Your cost depends on three numbers: the rupee-to-lari rate, lari inflation, and how much of your trip a package prepays.
Two of those numbers moved against you in the last twelve months.
The third is the one you control.
Read the rest of this page with that split in mind.
Why Georgia Costs More In Rupees Than Last Year
The Rupee-To-Lari Move
The National Bank of Georgia sets the official rate each day.
On 1 October 2025, the National Bank of Georgia’s official rate was 100 INR = GEL 3.0692.
On 1 October 2026, it was 100 INR = GEL 2.7181.
That makes GEL 1 about ₹32.58 last October and about ₹36.79 now.
Every lari price is therefore about 12.9% dearer in rupees, before any price rise in Georgia itself.
This is the line most cost guides skip, because they quote a lari price and stop.
Rates move daily, so redo the conversion on the day you pay.
Inflation And Hotel Prices In Lari
Geostat’s August 2026 release, as SovaNews reported on 3 September 2026, puts annual inflation at 5.6%.
Transport prices rose 15.2%, and transport services alone rose 12.8%.
Fish and seafood rose 18.1%, and meat products rose 9.8%.
Rents rose 8.4%.
We found no published Geostat figure for restaurants or hotels in that release, so this page makes no claim on them.
PMCG, a Georgian policy consultancy, reports that its hotel price index rose 8.4% year on year in June 2026.
It also reports average room rates between GEL 128 and GEL 494 a night, which is about ₹4,709 to ₹18,174.
PMCG does not publish its method on the page we opened, so treat this as a direction, not a quote.
Put the two moves together.
A price of GEL 100 last October cost you about ₹3,258.
If that price rose with 5.6% inflation, it is GEL 105.6 now, which costs about ₹3,885.
That is about 19% more.
This is our own arithmetic on two sources, not a published figure, and real prices vary by item.
The Same Average Visit, Priced Twice
Geostat’s 2025 inbound tourism release, published 30 January 2026, gives an average spend of GEL 2,187.3 per visit.
The average stay was 5.6 nights.
At last October’s rate, that visit cost about ₹71,260.
At today’s rate, it costs about ₹80,470.
The same lari spend now costs you about ₹9,200 more.
Geostat's tables do not include India, so this covers all visitors and is a benchmark, not an Indian budget.
That is the line you control, and it matters again below.
What A Daily Budget In Georgia Really Means
A daily budget is only useful if you know which costs it covers.
We found no trusted published price list for meals, attractions or taxis in Georgia.
So this page gives you the conversion, not invented prices.
Pick the lari figure you expect to spend each day and read across.
| Daily Spend In Lari | In Rupees At Oct 2025 Rate | In Rupees At Oct 2026 Rate |
|---|---|---|
| GEL 50 | ₹1,629 | ₹1,840 |
| GEL 100 | ₹3,258 | ₹3,679 |
| GEL 150 | ₹4,887 | ₹5,519 |
| GEL 200 | ₹6,516 | ₹7,358 |
A seven-day trip at GEL 100 a day is about ₹25,750 in cash.
Add the card charge on top if you pay by card, as the section below explains.
If Your Package Is Full-Board
A Roaming Legs Georgia package includes 5-star hotels, a private vehicle for the full trip, full-board meals and a private airport transfer.
Those lines are prepaid, so they leave your daily number.
What stays in your daily cash is shopping, optional activities, tips and anything you order outside your meals.
Paragliding in Gudauri, cable car tickets and a private wine tasting in Kakheti are optional extras.
Ask for each price in writing, so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
If You Book Everything Yourself
Every line is yours: hotel, food, transport, entry tickets and transfers.
The one transport price we could verify is Tbilisi’s public fare.
Georgia Today reported in December 2021 that the fare would rise to GEL 1 from February 2022, valid for 90 minutes across metro, bus and minibus.
Check The Price For Your Dates
Costs Outside The Package That Make Georgia Feel Expensive
These lines sit outside any package price, and they are why a “cheap” quote feels dearer at the end.
Our guide to the Georgia trip cost breakdown from India shows each one in detail.
| Cost | What To Budget |
|---|---|
| e-Visa | US$20.40 on the official portal, about ₹1,955 |
| Identity check | Wego and Tata AIG report a further US$15, taking the total to about ₹3,392 |
| Insurance | Mandatory since 1 January 2026, at least GEL 30,000 cover |
| Insurance premium | GeoCover lists about ₹1,017 for 7 days |
| Tax collected at source | 2% of the package, so ₹3,000 on ₹1,50,000 |
| Card charges | About 4.1% on a standard card, per SBI Card's terms |
The official portal text we opened does not list the US$15 identity check, so confirm it when you apply.
The tax collected at source is a credit you claim in your income tax return.
It still ties up your cash until then.
On ₹30,000 spent in lari by standard card, you pay about ₹1,239 in charges.
Tax-Free Shopping: The Refund Most Tourists Miss
Shopping is the biggest line in Geostat’s 2025 spending data.
Georgia has a tax-free scheme for foreign visitors, and most Indian travellers never use it.
The Revenue Service of Georgia’s tax-free page sets the rules.
A purchase must exceed GEL 200, excluding VAT, on a single receipt.
That is about ₹7,358.
You must buy from an authorised tax-free store, which issues a special receipt.
The refund covers goods, not services.
You must claim within 3 months of purchase.
The goods must leave Georgia unused, in their original undamaged packaging with seals intact.
The page states no refund percentage, so ask the shop what you will receive before you buy.
Opening the sealed packaging before you leave Georgia puts the refund at risk.
What Georgia Costs By Traveller Type
Couples And First-Timers
Per-person package prices assume twin-sharing.
Compare three lines when you set quotes side by side: what the package includes, whether flights are in the price, and what the optional extras cost.
Ask for each in writing.
Families
Each traveller needs a separate e-Visa application, including a child listed on a parent’s passport.
Four travellers pay four fees.
At the official US$20.40, that is about ₹7,820.
With the US$15 identity check that Wego reports, it is about ₹13,568.
Insurance must also carry the seven mandatory details for every person.
At GeoCover’s published rate, four seven-day policies cost about ₹4,068.
Solo Travellers
- A single-traveller supplement applies, because per-person prices assume twin-sharing.
- We do not have the amount to quote here.
- Ask for it in writing before you compare quotes.
Your Georgia Budget Check, In Order
- Convert every lari figure at the rate on your booking day.
- Ask whether your package price is fixed in rupees, and what happens if the lari moves before you travel.
- Separate the package from the open lines: flights, entry costs, shopping, activities and tips.
- Add the e-Visa and insurance for every traveller.
- Add 2% tax collected at source on the package value.
- Pick a daily lari cash number and read it off the table above.
- Add about 4.1% card charges on anything you pay by card.
- Check the season before you fix dates, using our best time to visit Georgia page.
Do steps 1 to 4 before you buy non-refundable flights.
Mistakes That Cost Money
- Comparing a lari price from last year with today’s rupee cost.
- Dividing the Geostat average spend by nights to get a daily budget.
- Skipping the tax-free receipt on a purchase above GEL 200.
- Opening the sealed tax-free bag before you leave Georgia.
- Paying for four family e-Visas as if they were one.
- Comparing two quotes without checking whether flights and extras are included.
- Withdrawing cash on a credit card at a Georgian ATM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Georgia More Expensive For Indians Now Than In 2025?
Yes, in rupees.
The official rate moved from GEL 3.0692 to GEL 2.7181 per 100 INR between 1 October 2025 and 1 October 2026.
An unchanged lari price therefore costs about 12.9% more, and about 19% more if it rose with inflation.
Will A Weaker Rupee Change My Package Price After I Pay?
We could not confirm this for any package.
Ask your operator in writing whether the price is fixed in rupees once you pay.
Ask what happens if the rate moves before you travel.
Is The Average Georgia Visitor Spend A Good Budget Guide?
No.
Geostat's GEL 2,187.3 per visit in 2025 covers all nationalities and does not list India.
Use it as a benchmark and build your own budget from the table above.
How Much Cash Should I Carry Per Day?
Use the table above, and pick the lari figure that matches your shopping and activity plans.
If you carry more than GEL 30,000 or the equivalent, Canada's travel advice says you must declare it to customs.
GEL 30,000 is about ₹11.04 lakh.
Do Tourists Pay VAT On Shopping In Georgia?
You can claim it back on goods above GEL 200 excluding VAT per receipt.
The Revenue Service says you must claim within 3 months and take the goods out of Georgia unused and sealed.
Ask the shop for the tax-free receipt before you pay.
How Many E-Visa And Insurance Fees Does A Family Pay?
One of each per person, including children.
A family of four pays about ₹7,820 in e-Visa fees at the official US20.40,orabout₹13,568withthereportedUS15 identity check.
Add four insurance policies that each show the seven mandatory details.
What Does A Metro Or Bus Ride Cost In Tbilisi?
GEL 1, about ₹37, valid for 90 minutes across metro, bus and minibus.
Georgia Today reported this fare in December 2021, effective February 2022.
We found no 2026 change, so check the fare at the station.
Are Georgia Hotel Prices Rising In 2026?
PMCG reports its hotel price index up 8.4% year on year in June 2026.
It reports average room rates from GEL 128 to GEL 494 a night, about ₹4,709 to ₹18,174.
PMCG does not publish its method on the page we opened, so check live prices for your dates.
Is Georgia Cheaper Than Europe For Indian Travellers?
We could not confirm it.
We found no trusted like-for-like comparison, and a weaker rupee changes the answer every month.
Compare written quotes for the same dates, hotel level and inclusions.
Does Travelling In Winter Lower My Georgia Costs?
We could not confirm it.
We found no trusted published seasonal price data for Georgia.
Ask for a quote by month, and ask for the road-closure plan in writing if your route includes Kazbegi.
Will My Indian Card Work Everywhere In Georgia?
Not everywhere.
Canada's Georgia travel advice warns that cards may not work in rural areas.
A standard Indian card also adds about 4.1% on every lari you spend, so carry some cash for villages and small shops.
Is There An Extra Charge For Travelling Solo?
Yes.
Per-person prices assume twin-sharing, so a single-traveller supplement applies.
Ask for the amount in writing before you decide.
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