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Armenia, Georgia & Caucasus: Guides for Independent Travelers

The Caucasus is one of the world's most underrated travel destinations: visa-free for most, accessible prices, and a stunning shift in landscape — from volcanic lakes in Armenia to the Black Sea coast in Georgia. Here are all our guides: no-deposit car rentals, traffic rules, Yerevan parking system, and day-trip routes.

All guides

🚗 Car rentals

🛡️ Car insurance (OSAGO) in Armenia 2026
Cost, how to get it online or at the border, for foreign plates
🪪 Foreign driver's license in Armenia 2026
Can you drive on it, do you need to swap, how to exchange
🚓 roadpolice.am: check fines online
How to check and pay traffic fines in Armenia, with a 20% discount tip
💸 Traffic fines in Armenia 2026
Full table of fines in drams, penalty points, speeding rules
🚙 Car rental prices in Yerevan 2026
Real prices by car class, where it's cheaper, no deposit
Армения Yerevan car rental no deposit
Local companies, no security hold
Грузия Georgia car rental (Tbilisi, Batumi)
Trusted local operators

🛣 Traffic rules, parking, routes

🚦 Armenian traffic rules & fines
Cameras, speeds, fines
🅿️ Yerevan parking zones A & B
How to pay for red lines
🗺 Top-5 day trips from Yerevan
Sevan, Garni, Khor Virap

📱 Connectivity

Армения eSIM for Armenia
Beeline, Ucom, MTS coverage
Грузия eSIM for Georgia
Magti, Geocell, Beeline

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drive into Armenia from Russia?

Yes, Russian citizens only need an internal passport and driver's license. The Verkhniy Lars border (via Georgia) sometimes has queues, but the actual border crossing takes about 30 minutes. You can drive on Armenian roads with Russian plates for up to 180 days.

How much does car rental cost in Yerevan?

$25/day for economy (Hyundai i20, Kia Picanto), $40/day for SUVs (Duster, RAV4). Local companies are cheaper than international Hertz/Avis. No-deposit options: Naniko Rent, Sixt Armenia, RentArmenia.com.

What does parking cost in central Yerevan?

Zone A (historic center) — 100 dram/hour (about $0.25), Zone B (rest of downtown) — 50 dram/hour. Pay via SMS, kiosks or the YerevanGo app. Free from 9 PM to 9 AM and on Sundays.

What currency is used in Armenia and Georgia?

Armenia — dram ($1 ≈ 400 dram), Georgia — lari ($1 ≈ 2.7 lari). Russian MIR cards work in most Armenian terminals. In Georgia, MIR works at VTB Georgia ATMs; for shops, bring Visa/Mastercard from a third country or cash.

Is the Caucasus safe for family travel?

Yes, both regions are very safe for family tourism. Caucasian hospitality is real — families with children get especially warm treatment. Main considerations: drive carefully (mountain roads can be narrow) and avoid the Nagorno-Karabakh line of contact.