Car Rental Terms

Transparent terms with no hidden fees — everything you need to know before booking

  • AGE 21+

    Driver behind the wheel — minimum renter age is 21
  • DRIVING EXPERIENCE 3+ YEARS

    Mercedes in a parking lot — minimum 3 years driving experience required
  • RENTER REQUIREMENTS

  • FOR CITIZENS OF GEORGIA

    Georgian citizen renting a car at merent
    • Georgian ID card

    • Driver’s license

    • Bank card in renter’s name

  • FOR FOREIGN CITIZENS

    Passport with visa — documents for foreign citizens
    • Valid entry stamp/permit for Georgia

    • International Driving Permit (IDP)

    • Passport

Online rental booking on the merent website — available payment methods

PAYMENT METHODS

Cash
UnionPay
Bank card at the office
MIR card payment
E-wallets

Add-on services

Optional extras you can add to the rental if needed.

Additional driverfree

A second driver can be added to the agreement at no extra charge after document verification

Young driver18 GEL /day

By special approval for drivers under 21 with less than 3 years of experience

Child seatfree

Free on prior request

Boosterfree

Free on prior request

Travel to Armenia150 GEL one-time

One-time cross-border processing fee — Armenia only

Other equipmentask the manager

GPS, ski rack and other accessories on request

Mileage

Every merent rental includes unlimited mileage.
Drive as far as you want across Georgia — no caps, no per-km fees, no surprises.

unlimited mileage included

No deposit or security hold

We do not take a security deposit and do not place any holds on your bank card. You only pay the rental cost — transparent, with no hidden charges.

  • No card holds when picking up the car
  • No cash deposits in the office
  • No waiting for the bank to release funds after return
  • You pay only for the rental and the services you choose

Insurance

Every vehicle has mandatory insurance coverage. Additionally, you can choose extended protection.

CASCO

  • Does not cover glass and wheel damage
  • Covers repairs costing more than $200
  • Renter pays for repairs up to $200

Super CASCO

  • Covers repair of any damage, including glass and wheels, if the repair cost exceeds $200
  • Renter pays for repairs up to $200

Full coverage

  • Covers repair of any damage
  • No limit on repair cost
  • Renter does not pay for repairs
Learn more about insurance

Who can drive

  • Only drivers listed in the rental agreement are allowed to drive. Transferring the vehicle to unauthorized persons is prohibited.
  • Additional driver is added free of charge after document verification.
  • By special approval, drivers under 21 with less than 3 years of experience incur a 50 GEL/day surcharge.

Car pick-up and return

The car is provided clean, with a full tank and a complete set of documents. It should be returned in the same condition.

Car pick-up

Office0 GEL

19A Nikoloz Baratashvili St.

Tbilisi, outside the office30 GEL
Tbilisi Airport40 GEL
Kutaisi Airport300 GEL
Batumi Airport400 GEL

Car return

Office0 GEL

19A Nikoloz Baratashvili St.

Tbilisi, outside the office30 GEL
Tbilisi Airport40 GEL
Kutaisi Airport300 GEL
Batumi Airport400 GEL
Car wash70 GEL

If the car is returned in a dirty condition

The car is provided with a full tank. Returning it with a completely empty tank costs 320 GEL; smaller fuel shortages are charged proportionally.

Usage territory

  • The vehicle may be used throughout Georgia.
  • Travel to the territory of Armenia is allowed by prior arrangement.
  • Crossing the state border is possible only with prior written approval from merent.

Cancellation and booking changes

  • Free cancellation or changes — no later than 24 hours before the scheduled pick-up time.
  • Cancellation less than 24 hours in advance may incur a compensation fee. Details available when booking.

Rental agreement

The rental is formalized based on a public agreement. It contains the rights and obligations of both parties, liability terms, and dispute resolution procedures. Signing takes place upon vehicle pick-up.

Download agreementPDF