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Georgia Georgia Currency Guide

The currency of Georgia and how to prepare for payments — all on one page. The currency used in Georgia is the Georgian Lari (GEL).

Currency

Georgian Lari

GEL

Reference rate · October 31, 2026

1 USD ≈ 2.60 GEL

1 EUR ≈ 2.90 GEL

1 GBP ≈ 3.48 GEL

Georgian Lari conversion table

Reference values calculated at the mid-market rate as of October 31, 2026. Banks and card issuers add their own fees to actual exchanges and card payments.

USDGEL
1 USD2.60 GEL
5 USD13.0 GEL
10 USD26.0 GEL
50 USD130 GEL
100 USD260 GEL
500 USD1,299 GEL
GELUSD
10 GEL3.85 USD
50 GEL19.2 USD
100 GEL38.5 USD
500 GEL192 USD

Payment Tips to Remember

Always pay in the local currency

If a terminal asks whether to charge in your home currency, always choose the local currency. Choosing your home currency triggers DCC (dynamic currency conversion), which adds a hidden markup.

Set up a travel card before you fly

Prepaid multi-currency travel cards let you convert money in the app beforehand and pay like a debit card locally. Fees are usually lower than cash exchange counters, and you can freeze the card instantly from the app if lost.

Airport exchange counters: last resort

Airport counters are convenient but tend to offer some of the worst rates. If you need cash, exchange via your bank's app before departure or consider withdrawing from a local ATM.

Check ATM fees on screen

Local ATMs may add their own operator fee. Check the fee shown on the confirmation screen before proceeding. If the ATM offers conversion to your home currency (DCC), choosing the local currency is usually better.

Keep some small cash

Every country has places that don't take cards — markets, tips, small transport. Carrying a small amount of cash in separate places keeps you covered.

Cards for Abroad

Explore the Wise multi-currency card

One account holding 40+ currencies, converting and paying at mid-market based rates. Handy for multi-country trips — no need to exchange for each currency separately.

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Local data

Get an eSIM for Georgia before you go

Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.

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Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

City Guides in Georgia

Tbilisi

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia and the country's most populous city. Its long history, reflected in the city's former names, gives the downtown area a wide range of charms to discover.

Sokhumi

Sukhumi sits on the Black Sea and serves as the capital of Abkhazia. Known for its mild climate and botanical garden, it's a relaxing place to enjoy nature.

Batumi

Batumi is a port city on Georgia's Black Sea coast and serves as the capital of the Adjara Autonomous Republic. Set right on the sea, it's a great place to relax and take in the coastal scenery.

Tskhinval

Tskhinvali is the main city of South Ossetia in central Georgia, not far from Tbilisi. Its distinctive regional history makes it a destination with a different kind of appeal.

Kutaisi

Kutaisi is the main city of western Georgia, quite far from the capital Tbilisi. Once known as an industrial city, it offers a distinctive history to explore.