Answergetting thereUpdated 28 سبتمبر 2026
Can I drive to Gudauri myself in winter?
You can drive yourself to Gudauri in winter in a 4×4 with proper winter tyres and chains, but if you have never driven alpine switchbacks in snow, a 160 GEL transfer is safer than any insurance deductible.
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Arriving at Tbilisi Airport at night — how do I get to Gudauri?
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How to get from Tbilisi to Gudauri
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