Safest cities in Georgia
3 cities with 100k+ population · data updated 2026-09-04
Areas the UK FCDO advises against visiting
- South Ossetia and Abkhazia
- South Ossetia
- Abkhazia
In full or in part — the official advisory lists exact boundaries and exceptions.
What official travel advice warns about
Terrorism
- Terrorism in GeorgiaTerrorist attacks in Georgia cannot be ruled out. Attacks could happen anywhere and affect western interests and places visited by foreigners, such as tourist sites and cultural events.
Political situation
- 21 July marked the 600th day of protests. Some of these have led to violent confrontation between police and protesters. In Tbilisi the demonstrations are now mainly focused on the Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue, but they can spread to other areas, particularly on Saturday evenings/nights and on the anniversaries of significant political…
Crime
- Drink spikingThere have been reports of drink spiking in Georgia. Be wary of strangers approaching you to take you to a restaurant or nightclub. If strangers offer you food and drink these items may contain drugs that could put you at risk. Buy your own drinks and always keep sight of them to avoid them being spiked.
Laws and cultural differences
- Personal IDYou are not legally required to always carry ID, but if the police or a service provider (hotel, bank etc) ask you for ID you are expected to show your passport.
- Dress codes and behaviour in publicTbilisi is a cosmopolitan city. There can be more conservative attitudes in rural areas. When travelling outside cities, be aware of cultural sensitivities around modest dress (particularly in places of worship) and showing affection in public.
- MoneyPrices may be quoted in US dollars and euros, but goods and services must be paid for in local currency (lari).
- Illegal drugsIllegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence of 5 to 25 years and heavy fines for possessing, using, or smuggling of illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.
- Using camerasDo not photograph sensitive sites like military bases and power installations.
- Using DronesYou must register any drone with a video or audio recording system at the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency before it can be used in a public place. To register you need your passport and a valid email address. Foreign nationals cannot register drones online, so you will need to do this in person at the Civil Aviation Agency office.
- LGBT+ travellersSame-sex sexual activity is legal in Georgia, and there are anti-discrimination laws, but same-sex relationships are still not widely accepted.
- SurrogacyThe Georgian Parliament is expected to adopt a law banning surrogacy for foreign couples soon. Keep up to date and get emails when we update Georgia travel advice.
- Trade with South Ossetia and AbkhaziaAnyone trading with Abkhazia and South Ossetia must have a licence issued by the Georgia government. This includes buying and selling property and most financial transactions. Anyone trading without a licence may face penalties under Georgian civil and criminal law.
Outdoor activities and adventure tourism
- Make sure your travel insurance covers your activities.
Transport risks
- TaxisTaxi provision and safety has improved significantly. To stay safe using taxis:
- Road travelIf you’re planning to drive in Georgia, see information on driving abroad and check the rules of the road in the RAC’s Georgia guide.
- Driving conditionsTake care when driving, especially at night. Be aware that:
- Rail travelTake usual precautions with your personal safety and belongings. Compartments on sleeper trains usually have locks.
Extreme weather and natural disasters
- EarthquakesThere are frequent small earthquakes in Georgia. The most recent significant earthquake took place in 2022 – a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck 104km south-west of Tbilisi.
- WildfiresLightning and wildfires are a risk in summer, particularly in the mountains.
Headings and opening lines from the UK FCDO “Safety and security” travel advice for Georgia, updated 2026-07-27 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Read the full advice on gov.uk →
Country figures
- Homicide rate
- 2.03 /100k2019
- Income inequality
- Gini 33.92024
- Human development
- HDI 0.8442023
- Income
- $27,570/yrGNI per capita PPP
- Road deaths
- 12.4 /100kWHO, 2019
- Political stability
- 55/100WGI, 2024 · higher = more stable
- Rule of law
- 60/100WGI, 2024
- Corruption perceptions
- 50/100Transparency Intl, 2025 · higher = cleaner
- Natural-hazard risk
- 3.4/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Women, Peace & Security
- 0.80GIWPS, 2025 · 0-1, higher = better
- Air quality
- 18.6 µg/m³PM2.5, 2023 · WHO guideline is 5
- Safe drinking water
- 71%of population, 2024 · WHO/UNICEF JMP
- Healthcare capacity
- 5.6 doctors /1k4.0 hospital beds per 1,000
- Malaria
- 0 /1k at riskWHO, 2024 · endemic countries only
Natural hazards
- Earthquake
- 7.2/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Flood
- 6.1/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Drought
- 5.1/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
Hazard types scoring under 1 out of 10 are not listed.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Georgia (as of 2025).
How Georgia compares
| Measure | Georgia | World median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.0 /100k | 2.4 /100k | −0.3 /100k — better for Georgia |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 33.9 | 35.2 | −1.3 — better for Georgia |
| Human development (HDI) | 0.844 | 0.763 | +0.081 — better for Georgia |
| Road deaths | 12.4 /100k | 15.4 /100k | −3.0 /100k — better for Georgia |
| Rule of law | 60/100 | 52/100 | +8/100 — better for Georgia |
| Corruption perceptions | 50/100 | 39/100 | +11/100 — better for Georgia |
| Air quality (PM2.5) | 18.6 µg/m³ | 19.7 µg/m³ | −1.1 µg/m³ — better for Georgia |
| Natural-hazard risk | 3.4/10 | 3.8/10 | −0.4/10 — better for Georgia |
| Measure | Georgia | Asia median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.0 /100k | 1.5 /100k | +0.5 /100k — better for Asia median |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 33.9 | 33.4 | +0.5 — better for Asia median |
| Human development (HDI) | 0.844 | 0.766 | +0.078 — better for Georgia |
| Road deaths | 12.4 /100k | 15.3 /100k | −2.9 /100k — better for Georgia |
| Rule of law | 60/100 | 52/100 | +8/100 — better for Georgia |
| Corruption perceptions | 50/100 | 35/100 | +16/100 — better for Georgia |
| Air quality (PM2.5) | 18.6 µg/m³ | 28.6 µg/m³ | −10.0 µg/m³ — better for Georgia |
| Natural-hazard risk | 3.4/10 | 3.7/10 | −0.3/10 — better for Georgia |
Medians, not means, so one extreme country cannot drag the reference value. Each row compares only the countries that have a published figure for that measure, and differences are plain arithmetic between stored values.