Batumi Travel Budget and Prices
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Batumi is an affordable resort, but the final budget depends on your style of travel. A budget trip costs roughly 30–45 USD per person a day; a comfortable one, 60–90 USD excluding accommodation. Here's where the costs come from.
Accommodation
Guesthouses and hostels start at 15–25 USD a night, mid-range hotels at 40–70 USD, and seafront apartments cost more in season. Prices drop noticeably outside summer.
Food and transport
- Cafes: lunch at a local cafe is 6–12 USD.
- Adjarian khachapuri: 4–7 USD for two.
- City transport: a bus is under a dollar.
- City taxi: usually 2–5 USD.
Excursions
Group tours around Adjara start at roughly 25–40 USD per person. A short route like the tour helps you save. Check current prices on the all tours page.
How to save
Travel in the shoulder season, choose group tours, eat at local cafes and pay by card to avoid losing on exchange.
FAQ
- How much money should I bring to Batumi per day?
- For a modest trip plan around 30–45 USD per person a day; for comfort, 60–90 USD, excluding accommodation and long excursions.
- Is Batumi expensive?
- Batumi is cheaper than most European resorts. Food, transport and entertainment are affordable, especially outside high season.
- What currency should I pay in at Batumi?
- The main currency is the Georgian lari. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but it's worth carrying some lari in cash.