AWD and 4WD vehicles built for the Caucasus - Tusheti, Svaneti, Khevsureti and the mountain passes. Zero deposit, debit card or cash, full insurance included. Pickup at Tbilisi, Kutaisi or Batumi airport.
Georgia packs some of the most spectacular mountain driving in the world into a small area, and much of it is simply unreachable in an ordinary car. The road to Tusheti over the Abano Pass, the climb to Ushguli in Svaneti, the tracks into Khevsureti toward Shatili and Mutso, and the semi-desert trails of Vashlovani all demand a proper four-wheel-drive vehicle. 4Drive rents 4x4 SUVs and off-road vehicles across Georgia with no deposit blocked, no credit card required, and full insurance included - so you can reach the high Caucasus without tying up a fortune on your card.
With 4Drive you pay only the rental price at pickup, by debit card or cash, and no security hold is placed on your account. This matters more with a 4x4: most companies demand a large credit-card deposit on off-road vehicles precisely because they are used on rough terrain. We keep the same simple model as our whole fleet - transparent pricing, full insurance, and the freedom to drive where the asphalt ends.
Georgian routes range from smooth highways to genuine off-road, so the drive type matters. Here is what you are really booking:
For Kazbegi, Gudauri and the Georgian Military Highway an AWD SUV is ideal and cheaper. For Tusheti, upper Svaneti, Khevsureti and Vashlovani, take a full 4WD with low range - the Delica, Pajero and Land Cruiser are the classic Georgian off-road choices. Tell us your route when you book and we match the vehicle.
These are the routes where four-wheel drive is not optional:
For Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Kakheti wine country and the main Military Highway to Kazbegi you do not strictly need a 4x4 - but many travellers still choose one for the clearance and confidence on Georgia's variable secondary roads.
Our four-wheel-drive fleet runs from economical crossovers to serious off-road workhorses. All prices include unlimited mileage, full insurance, airport delivery and taxes, with no deposit charged.
| Model | Class | Drive Type | Best For | From / Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia Duster 4x4 | Compact SUV | AWD / on-demand 4WD | Kazbegi, Juta, Truso, gravel roads | USD 44 |
| Mitsubishi Delica | 4x4 Van | Full 4WD, low range | Tusheti, Svaneti, groups with gear | USD 58 |
| Suzuki Jimny | Compact 4WD | Full-time 4WD, low range | Narrow tracks, Ushguli, light technical | USD 60 |
| Toyota RAV4 | Mid-size SUV | AWD automatic | Comfort on long Caucasus drives | USD 62 |
| Mitsubishi Pajero | Full-size SUV | 4WD, low range | Khevsureti, Abano Pass, rough terrain | USD 78 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | Full-size 4x4 | Full-time 4WD, low range | Vashlovani, remote expeditions | USD 99 |
Longer rentals earn discounts of around 15 per cent for a week and up to 25 per cent for a month. Every vehicle is serviced regularly and delivered with a full tank. Demand for 4x4 vehicles peaks in July, August and September when the Tusheti and Svaneti roads are open - book early.
Every 4Drive rental includes collision damage waiver (CDW) and third-party liability at no extra cost. On 4x4 vehicles it is important to understand the cover. Standard insurance protects you on all public roads, paved and unpaved, including the gravel routes to Tusheti, Ushguli and Khevsureti. Genuine off-road driving - river crossings, unmarked trails and river beds - is not covered by any rental insurance in Georgia, the same as everywhere. Stay on established roads and tracks and you are fully protected. If you are unsure about a route such as the Abano Pass or a Vashlovani trail, ask us and we will tell you honestly what your booking covers.
To collect a 4x4 you need a driving licence held for at least one year, your passport, and a debit card or cash. Minimum age is 23 for SUVs and 4x4 vehicles (21 for economy cars). Licences in a non-Latin script need an International Driving Permit alongside them. Some routes such as Vashlovani require a national park permit, which we can advise on. Border crossings into Armenia or Azerbaijan with a rental car have restrictions - ask before you book.
4Drive is a local, Georgia-operated provider specialising in no-deposit rentals for international travellers. With a 4x4 the advantage is bigger: rival firms often block a deposit of a thousand dollars or more on off-road vehicles and insist on a credit card to do it. We block nothing. You pay the rental price by debit card or cash, keep your card free, and drive away with full insurance and no paperwork games.
We know these mountains. Our team drives the Abano Pass, Svaneti and the Military Highway ourselves, so when you ask which vehicle suits Tusheti or Ushguli you get real advice, not a sales pitch. Pickup is available at Tbilisi (TBS), Kutaisi (KUT) and Batumi (BUS) airports, in the city, or delivered to your hotel. Book online, get instant confirmation, and cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup.