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Car rental in Georgia with no deposit

Georgian car hire with no deposit at pickup on many cars: Tbilisi or Kutaisi airport, a town office or delivery to your accommodation, with each car’s cover listed.

No-deposit car hire deals

Pick your starting point

Tbilisi and Kutaisi have zero-deposit airport options. Batumi offers town pickup from an office or by delivery.

Which charges remain?

Reservation payment

Booking still needs 15 to 20% prepaid, based on the rental cost. That money pays towards the hire; it is not refunded like a deposit.

Collection payment

Pay the remaining rent straight to the company at pickup. The offer lists the methods it takes, whether cash or a type of card.

Handover charges

Pickup and return charges, where they apply, are in the total shown but not in the advance. Keep money aside for them at pickup.

Night arrangements

At Tbilisi and Kutaisi airports an out-of-hours handover can cost extra. Enter true arrival and departure times to see it.

What does zero security mean?

No money held

On a zero-deposit booking the company takes nothing as a deposit. The deposit shown in the results is for the starting cover level.

Dollar-based amounts

Prices and deposits in Georgia are in dollars, shown in euros by conversion, so rates can move the euro figure. The voucher states the amount.

Georgia car hire insurance explained

Weigh the damage costs left to you as well as the amount held at handover.

Minimum coverageIncluded as standard
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
  • Damage to your hire car (not included)
Basic coverage
  • Limited collision cover (CDW) (included)
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
  • Glass and tyre damage (not included)
Full Coverage
  • Limited driver liability (Super CDW) (included)
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
Full Coverage Plus
  • Full damage cover (included)
  • No driver liability for accident damage (included)
  • Basic CDW puts a cap on your collision share. Interior, wheels, underside and windscreen are outside standard cover. Full adds Super CDW, which may lower that share or leave it.
  • Full Coverage Plus, where offered, clears your accident-damage share. It depends on the car: some Tbilisi cars stop at the three lower levels.
  • On some Tbilisi cars Basic removes the deposit but leaves an excess; others hold no deposit at any level. The deposit is held against the contract; the excess caps what you pay for damage.
  • Vandalism or neglect ends the protection. Banned Georgian routes and excluded regions are not covered either, and a higher level does not change that.
If an insured incident occurs

Tell the rental company straight away and get a police report, unless the company agrees otherwise. Without both, the cover lapses and you pay the whole loss.

Which cars still hold a deposit?

Lower security

Low-deposit cars are not zero-deposit cars. Some in Batumi hold a smaller sum, but you still pay it at pickup.

Larger security

Some Tbilisi cars hold a larger deposit, payable in cash or by debit. Read the car’s deposit terms before passing up a zero option.

Find the right vehicle

  1. Enter travel details

    Set your pickup city, return point and dates. Add driver age and experience, since each car has its own rules.

  2. Filter for no deposit

    Use the no-deposit filter, then open a car to compare its cover. Check the full price and extras before going on.

  3. Save your confirmation

    After booking, keep the company contacts from your confirmation email for handover, car condition and service questions.

Security amounts and credit eligibility

Deposit-free choice

Zero deposit is about money left with the company; credit is about the card you use. A Georgian car can offer both, but check each.

Card-free choice

Some cars take cash or debit instead. Debit needs a physical embossed card held by the main driver, confirmed in booking and voucher.

Practical questions for your trip

Are automatic vehicles offered on Georgian zero-deposit bookings?

Yes, in all three cities, and Tbilisi has seven- to nine-seat cars with no deposit too. Mileage varies: some have a daily kilometre cap, others are unlimited.

How are short rentals and extensions handled in Georgia?

Twenty-four hours is the minimum charge, even if you return the car hours later, and running into another day adds that day. Agree any extension with the company first.

What fuel and everyday expenses should I budget for?

Fuel, parking and fines are yours. Put back the fuel you started with: missing litres cost the company’s tariff, and extra fuel earns nothing.

Can I be charged for cleaning a no-deposit rental car?

Yes. If the car is too dirty to see its condition at inspection, you pay for a wash, deposit or not.

Can I take a pet in a no-deposit rental car in Georgia?

Only small pets, kept in a carrier while you drive. The rule is the same with or without a deposit.

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