Your First Day in Georgia: Airport, SIM, Cash, Taxis & What NOT to Do

Planning your first trip to Georgia? This practical arrival guide covers what to do in your first few hours after landing – from airport taxis and SIM cards to cash, transport, hotel check-in, first meals, and what to organise before you move on from Tbilisi. I’ve lived in Georgia for more than six years, and these are the things I recommend sorting out first so your arrival is smooth and stress-free. In this video: 00:00 – Intro 00:49 – Arriving at the airport (visas, insurance & immigration) 03:19 – SIM cards, eSIMs & getting online 04:40 – Cash, ATMs & card payments 06:25 – Airport to city (taxis, Bolt, buses & transfers) 11:22 – Checking into your accommodation 14:30 – Safety, street dogs, pharmacies & first essentials 17:20 – Your first meal in Tbilisi 19:19 – What to do on your first evening or first morning 21:37 – Buying a public transport card 22:55 – Advance bookings & onward travel Helpful links mentioned in the video: GoTrip private transfers (affiliate link): https://gotrip.ge/en/?p=wander-lush Local Rent car hire (affiliate link): https://localrent.com/en/georgia/?r=4610 Sign up to Wise (affiliate link): https://wise.prf.hn/click/camref:1100...[p_id:1011l45145] Georgia mandatory insurance guide: https://wander-lush.org/travel-insura... Official GeoConsul website for visa/document requirements: https://geoconsul.gov.ge/en/entering-... Official list of restricted/prohibited medications in Georgia (PDF): https://www.rs.ge/Media/Default/Image... Luggage storage in Tbilisi: https://wander-lush.org/tbilisi-lugga... My favourite restaurants in Tbilisi: https://wander-lush.org/tbilisi-georg... Guide to buying train tickets in Georgia: https://wander-lush.org/trains-in-geo... Guide to booking marshrutka tickets online: https://wander-lush.org/georgia-marsh... Complete first-timer’s guide to Georgia: https://wander-lush.org/georgia-count... Tbilisi City Guide ebook + discount code: https://payhip.com/b/v2I4K Use code YT10 for 10% off More Georgia travel resources: https://wander-lush.org/ Thanks so much for watching – and enjoy your trip to Georgia!