The country of Georgia is one of the travel world's best kept secrets. Featuring jaw dropping mountainous landscapes, relaxing beaches and intricate architecture, this budget-friendly destination continues to deliver intrigue, year after year.
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Personally, I recommend spending at least 10 to 14 days in Georgia. This will give you enough time to explore a few different regions of this wonderful country and really appreciate it from every angle. With that said, I fully understand that not everyone has that long to spend in Georgia.
Georgia is an underrated backpacker's destination. Not only is it the perfect destination for nature, culture and history lovers, it's also very cheap to travel and live here.
Is Georgia Dangerous to Visit? Most parts of Georgia are extremely safe to visit. However, you should definitely avoid the South Ossetia and Abkhazia regions on the border with Russia.
The best time to travel in GeorgiaThe best period for going to Georgia is from May to October. The temperatures are pleasant, and the weather is generally sunny, whereas winter is much colder. You should chose to go in September/October if you want to see the grape harvest in Kakheti.
It's perfect for first-time visitors who want to see the highlights and get a good feel for Georgian culture, food and wine. If you only have 7 days in Georgia, don't worry about trying to squeeze too much in – you will almost certainly be back!
Budget-Friendly Travel PlanningYou should plan to spend around GEL87 ($33) per day on your vacation in Georgia, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, GEL23 ($8.94) on meals for one day and GEL15 ($5.90) on local transportation.
The cost of living in Georgia is 10% lower than the national average. Housing is 20% lower than the national average, while utilities are 12% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 4% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 4% lower.
About Explore GeorgiaGeorgia travel and tourism generated $73 billion in total economic impact and supported more than 442,600 jobs in 2022. The state welcomed 167.7 million domestic and international visitors in 2022 who brought in $39.8 billion in spending.