🚇

Getting to Kazbegi with Your Dog

🇬🇪Kazbegi, Georgia·Updated 26 June 2026

← City overview 🍽️ Restaurants 🌳 Parks & Walks 🏖️ Beaches 🏥 Vets 💡 Local Tips 🏛️ Attractions 🐶 Pet Sitting

Kazbegi is 155 km north of Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Highway (one of the most spectacular mountain roads in the world). The journey takes 2.5-3 hours by car or marshrutka (shared minibus). There is no airport or train; all visitors arrive by road. With a dog, a private car or taxi is the most comfortable option.

💡 Quick Tips

1.The Georgian Military Highway (S3) from Tbilisi to Kazbegi passes through the Jvari Pass (2,395m altitude) and the Dariali gorge; the road is open year-round but closed during heavy snowfall in December-February. Check road conditions before travelling in winter.
2.The marshrutka (shared minibus) from Tbilisi Didube station to Kazbegi runs 3-4 times per day and costs 10 GEL (3.50 EUR) per person; dogs are accepted at driver's discretion in quiet hours.
3.The drive from Tbilisi to Kazbegi with a dog is one of the world's great road trips; the Ananuri fortress above the reservoir (65 km from Tbilisi), the Cross Pass, and the first view of Kazbek are all stop-worthy.
4.Georgia entry requirements for dogs: health certificate in Georgian-approved format within 10 days of entry, rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, ISO microchip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take a taxi from Tbilisi to Kazbegi with a large dog?

Yes, easily. Private taxis and car hire from Tbilisi to Kazbegi are very popular (the marshrutka is not ideal for large dogs). The round trip by private car costs approximately 100-150 GEL (35-55 EUR) including waiting time in Kazbegi. Bolt, Yandex, and local taxi services all operate the Tbilisi-Kazbegi route.

Is the road to Kazbegi open in winter?

The S3 Georgian Military Highway is kept open year-round by snowploughs but can be closed for 12-24 hours after heavy snowfall. The Jvari Pass section (2,395m) is the critical point; check the Georgian Roads Department website or local sources before a winter visit. A 4WD vehicle is recommended November-March.

More Kazbegi guides

🍽️Restaurants 🌳Parks & Walks 🏖️Beaches 🏥Vets 💡Local Tips 🏛️Attractions 🐶Pet Sitting

Pet-friendly destinations nearby

Looking for a place to stay elsewhere? These destinations near Kazbegi also welcome your dog.

🇬🇪Tbilisi 🇬🇪Batumi

🐾

💡 Quick Tips

1.The Georgian Military Highway (S3) from Tbilisi to Kazbegi passes through the Jvari Pass (2,395m altitude) and the Dariali gorge; the road is open year-round but closed during heavy snowfall in December-February. Check road conditions before travelling in winter.

2.The marshrutka (shared minibus) from Tbilisi Didube station to Kazbegi runs 3-4 times per day and costs 10 GEL (3.50 EUR) per person; dogs are accepted at driver's discretion in quiet hours.

3.The drive from Tbilisi to Kazbegi with a dog is one of the world's great road trips; the Ananuri fortress above the reservoir (65 km from Tbilisi), the Cross Pass, and the first view of Kazbek are all stop-worthy.

4.Georgia entry requirements for dogs: health certificate in Georgian-approved format within 10 days of entry, rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, ISO microchip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take a taxi from Tbilisi to Kazbegi with a large dog?

Is the road to Kazbegi open in winter?