Private transfer
Tbilisi to Kazbegi transfer
A private car from Tbilisi to Stepantsminda — three hours along the Georgian Military Road, over the Jvari Pass, with as many photo stops as you like.
- ≈ 3 hdrive
- 155 kmdistance
- from $150per vehicle
Book this transfer
No payment now — we confirm within the hour and you pay the driver.
Prices per vehicle
Fixed per car, not per person. The return trip costs the same and can be added to the same booking.
| Door to door, any address | drive | Premium Van | Executive Sedan | Premium SUV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi → Kazbegi / Stepantsminda | 3 h | $170 | $160 | $150 |
- Premium Van: 7 passengers, 7 suitcases
- Executive Sedan: 3 passengers, 2 suitcases
- Premium SUV: 4 passengers, 4 suitcases
What's included
- Professional driver who speaks English and Russian
- Fuel, road tolls and parking
- Meet & greet with a name sign at airports and 60 min free waiting
- Short photo stops along the way
- Child seats for every age, free of charge
- Water, Wi-Fi and chargers on board
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
The road
Kazbegi — officially Stepantsminda — is the small town under Mount Kazbek (5,054 m) where the Georgian Military Road reaches the Russian border. The drive from Tbilisi is about 155 km and three hours, and it is one of the most beautiful roads in the Caucasus.
The route climbs past the Zhinvali reservoir, Ananuri and Gudauri to the Jvari Pass at 2,395 m, where the Soviet-era Friendship Monument looks over the valley, then drops into the Tergi valley. Above the town stands the Gergeti Trinity Church, now reachable by a paved road — ask your driver to take you up.
The pass is open all year but can close for a few hours after heavy snow. From November to April we recommend the Land Cruiser Prado; our drivers check conditions the evening before and again on the morning of your trip.
Stops along the way
- 01
Ananuri fortress
The 17th-century fortress on the Zhinvali reservoir, an hour from Tbilisi.
- 02
Friendship Monument
The circular mosaic viewpoint from 1983 just past Gudauri, at about 2,400 m — the classic stop before the pass.
- 03
Gergeti Trinity Church
The 14th-century church at 2,170 m above Stepantsminda, twenty minutes by car from the town centre.
- 04
Dariali Gorge and Gveleti waterfalls
Ten kilometres north of the town towards the border — a short extra loop on a full-day booking.
Which vehicle
Recommended for this route
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Choose the Land Cruiser Prado in winter and spring, or whenever you want to drive up to Gergeti without changing cars. The V-Class is the choice for groups; the S-Class for two travellers in summer.
View vehicleQuestions about this transfer
How long is the drive from Tbilisi to Kazbegi?
About 3 hours for 155 km. In winter allow 3.5–4 hours.
Is the drive up to Gergeti Trinity Church included?
The transfer is door to door; the drive up to the church is a short add-on. Mention it in special requests and we confirm the price with the booking.
Can we do Kazbegi as a day trip from Tbilisi?
Yes — book “Full day with driver”. Ten hours cover Tbilisi–Kazbegi–Tbilisi with stops at Ananuri, Gudauri and Gergeti.
What happens if the Jvari Pass is closed?
We wait for it to reopen if it is a matter of hours, otherwise we reschedule or cancel without charge.
Can you pick me up at Tbilisi Airport?
Yes, we drive directly from the arrivals hall to Kazbegi; tell us the flight number and we track it.
Destination guide
When to go, what to see and where to stop in Kazbegi.
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We confirm every booking within 1 hour (08:00–23:00 Tbilisi time).
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