Are child car seats required in taxis in Batumi, Georgia?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
Child car seats are not commonly available in Batumi taxis. Most travelers ride with children on their laps, though this is not recommended for safety. A taxi from Gonio to Batumi costs around 10 GEL.
What the community said
When taking a taxi to the Botanical Garden, confirm with the driver which entrance you need — there is a lower entrance and a separate upper ticket office (second entrance). Drivers may drop you at the wrong entrance even if the address was stated correctly.
5 days ago Botanical Garden: two entrances
Batumi taxis do not offer a child seat option when booking. Families with infants typically ride with the child held on an adult's lap. While technically not compliant with safety standards, it is not enforced in practice.
5 days ago Child seat: not available
A taxi from Gonio to Batumi costs around 10 GEL. At this price, many visitors choose not to drive into the city themselves — Batumi traffic and parking can be stressful, especially for those unfamiliar with the area.
5 days ago Gonio → Batumi: ~10 GEL
The Alliance hotel is not within walking distance of Batumi's main attractions, so factor in taxi costs for each trip into the city center when budgeting your stay.
5 days ago Alliance Hotel: far from city center