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= Georgia Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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<h1  style="font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 10px 0; border-bottom: 3px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 0">Georgia Toll Roads Complete Guide</h1>
  
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'''System:''' Limited toll collection<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Limited toll collection - One tunnel toll only<br>
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'''Operator:''' Roads Department of Georgia<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 21,110 km total network (S1-S13 highways mostly free)<br>
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'''Currency:''' Georgian Lari (GEL)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Georgian Lari (GEL)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' Minimal toll infrastructure<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Manual toll collection (one location)<br>
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'''Technology:''' Traditional toll collection methods
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Roads Department (Georoad), Future TBTR PPP Project
 
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need to Pay Tolls for Georgia? 2025 Update</h2>
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Georgia? 2025 Update ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need to pay tolls to drive on Georgia roads - except for one small tunnel toll on the S1 highway between Zestaphoni and Khashuri. Georgia maintains one of the most comprehensive toll-free highway systems in the region.</p>
  
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Georgia has '''very limited toll road infrastructure''' compared to most European countries. The country generally does not impose toll levies on its highway network, making it one of the few countries in the region with predominantly free road access.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Unlike neighboring Turkey with extensive toll networks, Georgia offers virtually free access to all highways including the Georgian Military Highway, international corridors E60 and E70, and major S-routes connecting neighboring countries.</p>
  
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'''Current Toll Situation:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Plans for the Tbilisi Bypass Toll Road (TBTR) progress with $500 million funding secured. This will become Georgia's first major toll highway when completed, but construction timeline remains undefined.</p>
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* '''Most highways:''' Free to use, no toll charges
 
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* '''S-1 highway:''' Small toll fee for tunnel between Zestafoni and Khashuri
 
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* '''Foreign vehicles:''' Subject to road tax upon entry into the country
 
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* '''Mountain passes:''' Generally free, but some may have seasonal restrictions
 
  
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'''No Tolls Required For:'''
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Georgia Road Costs: What You Actually Pay</h2>
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* All S-roads (international highways S1-S13)
 
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* Sh-roads (domestic highways)
 
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* Georgian Military Road
 
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* Urban and regional roads
 
  
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== Georgia Road Network: Current System ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Georgia operates most roads free of charge, with costs limited to one tunnel toll and fuel expenses.</p>
  
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Georgia operates a well-structured road numbering system focused on international connectivity and domestic access.
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Road Usage Costs (2025)</h3>
  
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=== Road Classification System ===
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Road Type</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cars</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Heavy Vehicles</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Status</th>
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<th>Road Type</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">S1 Highway (Most Sections)</td>
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<th>Description</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free</td>
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<th>Total Length</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free</td>
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<th>Toll Status</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Motorway/expressway sections</td>
 
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<td>S-roads (ს1-ს13)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Rikoti Tunnel (S1)</td>
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<td>International highways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Small toll fee</td>
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<td>~1,600 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Small toll fee</td>
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<td>Generally free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Only toll location</td>
 
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<td>Sh-roads (შ)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Georgian Military Highway (S4)</td>
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<td>Domestic highways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free</td>
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<td>~5,460 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">212 km to Russia border</td>
 
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<td>A-roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">S2 Batumi-Sarpi Highway</td>
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<td>Local importance roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free</td>
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<td>Variable</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">E70 European corridor</td>
 
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<td>Mountain roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Tbilisi Bypass Toll Road (Future)</td>
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<td>Regional access</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Toll planned</td>
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<td>Variable</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Toll planned</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">50 km PPP project</td>
 
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=== Key Highway Connections ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Where You Pay Nothing (2025)</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll-Free Network:</strong> 13 international S-highways (S1-S13), domestic Sh-roads, all A-roads</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Free Routes:</strong> East-West Highway E60 (Poti-Tbilisi-Red Bridge), E70 (Poti-Batumi-Sarpi)</p>
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">How to Pay Georgia Road Costs</h2>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following methods for Georgia road-related costs:</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Current Limited Tolls:</strong></p>
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<li>Rikoti Tunnel: Manual toll collection at entry/exit points</li>
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<li>Cash payment accepted at toll booth</li>
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<li>Small fee for all vehicle types</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Future Tbilisi Bypass:</strong></p>
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<li>Electronic toll collection planned with latest technology</li>
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<li>50 km bypass with 4 tunnels and 18 bridges</li>
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<li>PPP financing model for construction and operation</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate fuel costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Georgia roads, use TollGuru Georgia calculator</p>
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Recent Changes (2025)</h2>
  
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'''Major International Routes:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Infrastructure Developments:</strong></p>
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* '''S1:''' Connects to Turkey and Armenia
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* '''S4:''' Links to Azerbaijan
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<li>East-West Highway project continues: 160+ km of S1 upgraded to motorway/expressway standards</li>
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* '''S5:''' Georgian Military Road to Russia
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<li>Rikoti Pass Road construction ongoing: 51 km mountainous section expected completion 2023</li>
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* '''S12:''' Shorter route to Turkey
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<li>S9 Tbilisi Bypass feasibility studies completed for four-lane motorway upgrade</li>
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'''Road Quality Standards:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Tbilisi Bypass Toll Road Progress:</strong></p>
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* Most S-roads: Good to acceptable condition
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* Mountain sections: Variable quality, 4WD recommended in winter
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<li>$500 million funding package secured for 50 km bypass project</li>
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* Total network: ~21,110 km (13,120 miles)
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<li>Route planned: Mtskheta through tunnels to Tbilisi Sea, Avchala, Gldani to Rustavi</li>
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<li>Most expensive section: 22.5 km between Tbilisi Airport and Avchala ($300 million)</li>
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<li>Tender process yet to be announced, construction timeline undefined</li>
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== Limited Toll Locations ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">International Connectivity:</strong></p>
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<li>Georgian Military Highway remains only land connection to Russia (subject to political closures)</li>
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<li>59% of freight traffic uses highway system (17.2 million tons annually)</li>
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<li>Regional transport corridors enhance Georgia's position as South Caucasus hub</li>
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=== Current Toll Points (2025) ===
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">State/Regional Toll Information</h2>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Georgia - Minimal Toll System:</strong></p>
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<th>Location</th>
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<li>13 international S-highways connecting four neighboring countries (most toll-free)</li>
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<li>European corridors E60 and E70 maintain free access for transit traffic</li>
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<li>Only Rikoti Tunnel on S1 highway charges small toll fee</li>
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<th>Cost</th>
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<th>Notes</th>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Highway Corridors (Mostly Free):</strong></p>
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<td>Zestafoni-Khashuri Tunnel</td>
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<li>S1 Tbilisi-Poti: Main east-west corridor, motorway standard, one tunnel toll</li>
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<td>S-1 Highway</td>
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<li>S4 Georgian Military Highway: 212 km to Russia via Kazbegi, completely free</li>
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<td>Small toll fee</td>
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<li>S2 Poti-Batumi-Sarpi: Turkey connection, completely free</li>
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<td>Minimal charge</td>
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<li>S5 Tbilisi Airport Highway: Free access with 80 km/h speed limit</li>
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<td>Alternative mountain trail available</td>
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<td>Border entry</td>
 
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<td>All crossings</td>
 
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<td>Road tax</td>
 
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<td>Varies by vehicle</td>
 
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<td>Foreign-registered vehicles only</td>
 
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== Road Tax for Foreign Vehicles ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li>Daily road costs: Minimal tolls (one tunnel only), fuel budget varies by route</li>
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<li>Cross-country travel: Tbilisi-Batumi via S1/S12 mostly free (one tunnel toll)</li>
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<li>Georgian Military Highway: Completely free scenic route to Russian border</li>
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Foreign-registered vehicles are subject to a '''road tax upon entry''' into Georgia, but this is not a toll system in the traditional sense.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Route Planning:</strong></p>
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<li>Speed limits: 110 km/h on motorway sections, 90 km/h on highways, 60 km/h urban</li>
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<li>Mountain roads: Seasonal closures possible, especially Georgian Military Highway in winter</li>
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<li>Border crossings: Check political situation for Russia border access</li>
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'''Road Tax Details:'''
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
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* Applied to vehicles with foreign registration
 
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* Paid once upon entry to the country
 
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* Covers use of entire road network
 
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* Alternative to traditional toll collection
 
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* Varies by vehicle type and duration of stay
 
  
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== Recent Infrastructure Developments (2025) ==
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid Georgia road costs completely?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Almost completely. Only the Rikoti Tunnel on S1 highway charges tolls. Alternative mountain trail available but more challenging. All other highways including Georgian Military Highway are free.</p>
  
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* '''Road improvements:''' Ongoing upgrades to S-road network quality
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens with the planned Tbilisi Bypass Toll Road?</h3>
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* '''Mountain routes:''' Enhanced safety measures for winter driving
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The TBTR will introduce electronic toll collection when completed. Construction timeline undefined despite $500 million funding. Current S9 bypass remains free during construction.</p>
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* '''Border facilities:''' Improved customs and road tax collection points
 
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* '''European integration:''' Alignment with EU transport corridor standards
 
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* '''Alternative routes:''' Development of bypass roads around major cities
 
  
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== Driving in Georgia: Practical Information ==
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do motorcycles pay tolls in Georgia?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, motorcycles pay the same small toll at Rikoti Tunnel as cars. All other roads free for motorcycles.</p>
  
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=== Road Conditions ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Is the Georgian Military Highway safe for tourists?</h3>
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* '''Highways:''' Generally good condition, suitable for all vehicle types
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Generally yes, but check border status with Russia. Road subject to seasonal weather closures, avalanches in winter. No tolls, but carry cash for emergencies and fuel.</p>
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* '''Mountain areas:''' Variable quality, 4WD recommended in adverse weather
 
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* '''Rural roads:''' Can be in poor condition, especially in remote areas
 
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* '''Winter driving:''' Snow and ice common in mountainous regions
 
  
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=== Traffic Rules & Requirements ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do foreign vehicles pay different rates?</h3>
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* '''Driving side:''' Right-hand traffic
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Foreign-registered vehicles subject to road tax upon entry, but toll rates same as Georgian vehicles where applicable (Rikoti Tunnel only).</p>
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* '''Speed limits:''' 50-70 km/h in towns, 110 km/h on highways, 80 km/h elsewhere
 
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* '''License requirements:''' Valid license in Latin or Cyrillic script accepted for one year
 
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* '''Safety equipment:''' Seat belts mandatory, child seats required under 7 years
 
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* '''Alcohol limit:''' Zero tolerance for drugs, 0.3ppm for alcohol
 
  
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== Georgia vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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=== Are there any toll roads in Georgia? ===
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Georgia has very few toll roads. The main toll point is a tunnel on the S-1 highway between Zestafoni and Khashuri, with most of the road network being free to use.
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Tourist vehicles with foreign registration pay a road tax upon entry to Georgia, which covers use of the entire road network. No additional tolls are required for most roads.
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Georgia has one of the most toll-free road networks in the region, with excellent highway connections to all neighboring countries without traditional toll collection.
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Georgia Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Limited toll collection - One tunnel toll only
Coverage: 21,110 km total network (S1-S13 highways mostly free)
Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL)
Technology: Manual toll collection (one location)
Operators: Roads Department (Georoad), Future TBTR PPP Project

Do I Need to Pay Tolls for Georgia? 2025 Update

No, you don't need to pay tolls to drive on Georgia roads - except for one small tunnel toll on the S1 highway between Zestaphoni and Khashuri. Georgia maintains one of the most comprehensive toll-free highway systems in the region.

Key Reality: Unlike neighboring Turkey with extensive toll networks, Georgia offers virtually free access to all highways including the Georgian Military Highway, international corridors E60 and E70, and major S-routes connecting neighboring countries.

2025 Update: Plans for the Tbilisi Bypass Toll Road (TBTR) progress with $500 million funding secured. This will become Georgia's first major toll highway when completed, but construction timeline remains undefined.

Georgia Road Costs: What You Actually Pay

Georgia operates most roads free of charge, with costs limited to one tunnel toll and fuel expenses.

Current Road Usage Costs (2025)

Road Type Cars Heavy Vehicles Status
S1 Highway (Most Sections) Free Free Motorway/expressway sections
Rikoti Tunnel (S1) Small toll fee Small toll fee Only toll location
Georgian Military Highway (S4) Free Free 212 km to Russia border
S2 Batumi-Sarpi Highway Free Free E70 European corridor
Tbilisi Bypass Toll Road (Future) Toll planned Toll planned 50 km PPP project

Where You Pay Nothing (2025)

Toll-Free Network: 13 international S-highways (S1-S13), domestic Sh-roads, all A-roads

Major Free Routes: East-West Highway E60 (Poti-Tbilisi-Red Bridge), E70 (Poti-Batumi-Sarpi)

How to Pay Georgia Road Costs

You can use the following methods for Georgia road-related costs:

1. Current Limited Tolls:

  • Rikoti Tunnel: Manual toll collection at entry/exit points
  • Cash payment accepted at toll booth
  • Small fee for all vehicle types

2. Future Tbilisi Bypass:

  • Electronic toll collection planned with latest technology
  • 50 km bypass with 4 tunnels and 18 bridges
  • PPP financing model for construction and operation

To calculate fuel costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Georgia roads, use TollGuru Georgia calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Major Infrastructure Developments:

  • East-West Highway project continues: 160+ km of S1 upgraded to motorway/expressway standards
  • Rikoti Pass Road construction ongoing: 51 km mountainous section expected completion 2023
  • S9 Tbilisi Bypass feasibility studies completed for four-lane motorway upgrade

Tbilisi Bypass Toll Road Progress:

  • $500 million funding package secured for 50 km bypass project
  • Route planned: Mtskheta through tunnels to Tbilisi Sea, Avchala, Gldani to Rustavi
  • Most expensive section: 22.5 km between Tbilisi Airport and Avchala ($300 million)
  • Tender process yet to be announced, construction timeline undefined

International Connectivity:

  • Georgian Military Highway remains only land connection to Russia (subject to political closures)
  • 59% of freight traffic uses highway system (17.2 million tons annually)
  • Regional transport corridors enhance Georgia's position as South Caucasus hub

State/Regional Toll Information

Georgia - Minimal Toll System:

  • 13 international S-highways connecting four neighboring countries (most toll-free)
  • European corridors E60 and E70 maintain free access for transit traffic
  • Only Rikoti Tunnel on S1 highway charges small toll fee

Major Highway Corridors (Mostly Free):

  • S1 Tbilisi-Poti: Main east-west corridor, motorway standard, one tunnel toll
  • S4 Georgian Military Highway: 212 km to Russia via Kazbegi, completely free
  • S2 Poti-Batumi-Sarpi: Turkey connection, completely free
  • S5 Tbilisi Airport Highway: Free access with 80 km/h speed limit

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily road costs: Minimal tolls (one tunnel only), fuel budget varies by route
  • Cross-country travel: Tbilisi-Batumi via S1/S12 mostly free (one tunnel toll)
  • Georgian Military Highway: Completely free scenic route to Russian border

Route Planning:

  • Speed limits: 110 km/h on motorway sections, 90 km/h on highways, 60 km/h urban
  • Mountain roads: Seasonal closures possible, especially Georgian Military Highway in winter
  • Border crossings: Check political situation for Russia border access

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Georgia road costs completely?

Almost completely. Only the Rikoti Tunnel on S1 highway charges tolls. Alternative mountain trail available but more challenging. All other highways including Georgian Military Highway are free.

What happens with the planned Tbilisi Bypass Toll Road?

The TBTR will introduce electronic toll collection when completed. Construction timeline undefined despite $500 million funding. Current S9 bypass remains free during construction.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Georgia?

Yes, motorcycles pay the same small toll at Rikoti Tunnel as cars. All other roads free for motorcycles.

Is the Georgian Military Highway safe for tourists?

Generally yes, but check border status with Russia. Road subject to seasonal weather closures, avalanches in winter. No tolls, but carry cash for emergencies and fuel.

Do foreign vehicles pay different rates?

Foreign-registered vehicles subject to road tax upon entry, but toll rates same as Georgian vehicles where applicable (Rikoti Tunnel only).

Georgia vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Georgia Minimal tolls One tunnel toll only 21,110 km mostly free
Turkey Electronic HGS system Distance-based rates 3,796 km otoyol network
Russia Limited system Selected highways Truck tolls mainly
Azerbaijan New toll roads Limited network Expanding system
Armenia No major tolls Minimal charges 8,140 km network

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Government Resources:

  • Roads Department (Georoad): Highway construction and maintenance information
  • Ministry of Regional Development: Infrastructure project updates
  • Border crossing information: Current status for neighboring countries

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