Georgia Money and Exchange Rate

Lari (GEL) = 100 tetri. Notes are in denominations of GEL100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10 and 5 tetri.

Euros, Roubles or US Dollars can be exchanged at special exchange shops, found throughout Tbilisi, while other currencies must be exchanged in banks. Cash is the preferred method of payment, and visitors are advised to carry notes in small denominations. Visitors are also advised to carry US Dollars in cash. Euros and Russian Roubles are also in use. There is unlikely to be a substantial difference between rates offered by banks or bureaux de change.

Credit cards are accepted in certain hotels, restaurants and shops in Tbilisi.

Euros or US Dollars are recommended.

The import and export of local or foreign currency is unrestricted. However, amounts exceeding GEL30,000 or equivalent must be declared.

Mon-Fri 1000-1800.

1.00 GBP = 2.79 GEL

1.00 USD = 1.84 GEL

1.00 EUR = 2.31 GEL

Currency conversion rates as of 6 September 2010