FSTA Rent Car Blog

A parked SUV beside a coastal road with Georgia's Black Sea and green foothills beyond
Travel Guide
30 Georgia Destinations by Car
30 destinations in Georgia organized by region and driving logic. Mountains, wine valleys, Black Sea coast, cave cities.
A paved road winding through Caucasus foothills past village houses and walnut trees
Road Trips
Georgia and Azerbaijan First Trip Itinerary
Plan a first Georgia and Azerbaijan itinerary with Tbilisi, Kakheti, Baku, Sheki, transport links, rental-car days, and border planning.
Travelers planning a route from a guesthouse balcony overlooking a Caucasus highland valley
Road Trips
Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan: Practical 3-Country Plan
Plan Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan together with realistic route order, border checks, rental-car logic, transfers, and 10 to 21 day trip shapes.
A silver sedan at a pull-off beside a paved road through a wooded Georgian river valley
Road Trips
10-Day Georgia Road Trip Guide
Day-by-day driving itinerary through 7 Georgian regions: Kvemo Kartli, Javakheti, Vardzia, Borjomi, Chiatura, Racha, Kutaisi, Guria.
Pedestrians on a cobbled street below Galata Tower in Istanbul
Routes
Galata After the Tower: A Neighborhood Walk
Walk Galata beyond the tower through Serdar-i Ekrem, the Kamondo Stairs, cafes, viewpoints, music shops, Karakoy, and the Golden Horn.
A 4x4 with an open roof tent, camp chairs and a small table at a quiet mountain campsite
Company news
FSTA Rent Car Expands to Turkey and a Four-Country Network
FSTA Rent Car’s Turkey launch extends its regional network to Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey, with off-road travel and camping options.
A Bosphorus ferry with Istanbul old city skyline beyond
Travel Guide
Four Days in Istanbul for Curious First-Timers
Four-day Istanbul itinerary for first-timers with Old City sights, Galata, Bosphorus neighborhoods, ferries, food, and museums.
A roadside tea table overlooking green foothills in Azerbaijan
Tips
First-Time Azerbaijan: 9 Things That Surprise Travelers
Nine Azerbaijan travel tips for first-time visitors, including Baku, mountain routes, tea culture, costs, driving, and planning.
An old stone arch bridge crosses a rocky river surrounded by lush Adjara forest
Travel Guide
10 Best Day Trips from Batumi
Explore beyond Batumi's boulevard with 10 excursions into Adjara's rainforests, Roman ruins, highland wine villages, UNESCO wetlands.
Khinkali dumplings, Adjarian khachapuri and fresh salad on a Georgian restaurant table
Travel Guide
Eating Out in Tbilisi: Food Guide
How dining works in Tbilisi. Meal times, sharing culture, khinkali etiquette, hidden service charges, vegetarian options, tipping norms.
Paska bread and red dyed eggs on a linen-covered Georgian Easter table
Travel Guide
Orthodox Easter in Georgia (2026)
Complete guide to Orthodox Easter in Georgia: 2026 dates, red egg dyeing, midnight Litonioba, Easter foods, Lelo Burti, cemetery feasts.
A dark SUV follows a paved winding road through Georgia's green Caucasus foothills
Tips
Driving in Georgia: What You Need to Know (2026)
Driving in Georgia: road rules, local driving habits, mountain roads, seasonal closures, insurance basics, and self-drive tips.
Weathered stone buildings of Haghpat Monastery overlooking the green Debed Canyon
Travel Guide
Debed Canyon Road Trip: Haghpat & Sanahin
Drive Armenia's Debed Canyon to UNESCO-listed Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries. Route, stops and practical tips for a self-drive trip.
Travelers stopping for tea and directions beside a paved road in a green Caucasus valley
Travel Guide
Georgia & Armenia Travel Tips (2026)
The honest briefing for first-time visitors to Georgia and Armenia. Safety, food, driving, borders, cash, hospitality. Includes route-planning context.
Two travelers consult a folded map beside pink-stone buildings on a leafy Yerevan street
Tips
17 Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan Travel Tips
Read 17 practical Caucasus travel tips for Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan covering transport, money, SIM cards, driving, weather, and planning.
Wool carpets and patterned kilims displayed beside honey-colored stone walls at a textile stall
Travel Guide
Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan Textile Markets Guide
Explore Caucasus textiles, carpets, kilims, wool, embroidery, markets, shopping etiquette, packing, and customs planning in Georgia, Armenia, and…
Snow-covered Caucasus peaks and a glacier above a summer alpine meadow
Travel Guide
Georgia Mountains: Svaneti, Kazbegi, Tusheti & Racha
Honest comparison of Georgia's 7 mountain regions: Kazbegi, Svaneti, Tusheti, Khevsureti, Racha, Adjara, Guria. Includes FSTA self-drive planning…
A silver SUV at a turnout beside a paved road through a forested Armenian river canyon
Travel Guide
Georgia & Armenia Road Trip: 10 Days to 6 Weeks
Georgia and Armenia road trip options for 10 days to 6 weeks, covering Tbilisi, Svaneti, Batumi, Yerevan, and border planning.
A guesthouse host and travelers sharing bread, vegetables and tea at a wooden dining table
Travel Guide
Georgia & Armenia Hospitality: Guesthouse Etiquette
Why hospitality in Georgia and Armenia is unlike anywhere else. The supra tradition, Armenian warmth, what to expect on the road.
A guesthouse host pours tea for travelers at a garden table with bread, cheese and vegetables
Travel Guide
Georgia & Armenia Road Trip Hospitality Guide
Understand Caucasus hospitality on a road trip with guesthouse rhythm, tea, toasts, village etiquette, fair payment, language gestures, and planning tips.
An artisan weaving a patterned carpet on a wooden loom in a stone-walled Caucasus workshop
Road Trip
Georgia & Armenia Craft Trail: Carpets, Pottery, Textiles
Drive through Georgia and Armenia's best craft workshops, carpet dealers and artisan markets. A self-drive route for textiles, pottery and souvenirs.
A touring bicycle beside a small railway stop with a passenger train and green hills beyond
Transport
Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan by Bus, Bike, Train and Car
Compare buses, bikes, trains, cars, Batumi to Sarpi coastal ideas, Baku to Tbilisi planning, and day-trip choices across the Caucasus.
A hiker following a dusty path among Cappadocia rock formations
Travel Guide
Cappadocia Beyond Balloons: 8 Places Worth Your Time
Explore eight Cappadocia places beyond balloon photos, including valleys, cave churches, viewpoints, underground cities, and car-friendly routes.
A blue highland lake bordered by grass and dark volcanic stones on Georgia's plateau
Travel Guide
7 Best Borjomi Side Trips
Seven Borjomi side trips, from Vardzia and Bakuriani to Borjomi-Kharagauli, Abastumani, Saro, and the Javakheti lakes. Includes route-planning context.
Golden autumn vineyard rows in Kakheti below the distant Caucasus mountains
Tips
Best Time to Visit Georgia: A Season-by-Season Guide
When is the best time to visit Georgia? A practical month-by-month guide covering weather, road conditions, festivals, hiking seasons.