Should I use cash or card in Batumi, Georgia?

At Batumi airport duty-free, multiple currencies are accepted — check with the specific cashier which ones they take.

Georgian lari is accepted almost everywhere in Batumi — cafes, shops, markets. Cash is especially useful for small purchases and street food.

Cards are widely accepted in Batumi, especially in tourist areas. A good strategy is to use a card as your main payment method and keep some cash for markets and small vendors.

The best exchange rates in Batumi are at city exchange offices, not at the airport or hotels. Exchange kiosks are found on the main streets in the city center.