In short. In Georgia, people look for cars on the classifieds sites MyAuto.ge, AutoPapa.ge, Autospot.ge, Auto.ge, SS.ge and WorldAuto.ge and at the car market in Rustavi. On Autospot.ge prices start from $1,000, and half of the cars cost $9,000 or less (data as of 15.11.2026). Customs excise since 2 April 2026: 1.5 GEL per 1 cm³ for cars up to 6 years old and 4.5 GEL for older cars.
Updated 15.11.2026.
Where to look for a car: Georgian websites
| Website | What it is for | Languages |
|---|---|---|
| MyAuto.ge | listings from private sellers and dealers, cars in transit and from auctions | Georgian, English, Russian |
| AutoPapa.ge | the official website of the Rustavi car market | 9 languages, including English and Russian |
| Auto.ge | cars for sale and for rent, parts, motorcycles and special vehicles | Georgian, English, Russian |
| SS.ge | general classifieds with a cars section | Georgian, English, Russian |
| WorldAuto.ge | listings and market price statistics | Georgian, English, Russian, Ukrainian |
| Autospot.ge | listings from private sellers and dealers, tyres and wheels | 11 languages, including English, Russian, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Turkish |
What the sites offer besides listings:
- MyAuto.ge: VIN check, an "In transit to Georgia" section, an auction, customs estimate.
- AutoPapa.ge: vehicle history check by VIN through Carfax.
- SS.ge: customs calculator.
- WorldAuto.ge: VIN decoding and a vehicle history report through CheckAuto.
- Autospot.ge: customs calculator for Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, vehicle inspection check by plate number, average prices by make and model, apps for iPhone and Android.
Check several sites at once: the same car may be listed on different sites at different prices.
How to buy a car in Georgia: 6 steps
- Set your budget including customs. If the car is not customs-cleared, excise and fees are added to the price. Prices in listings are usually in US dollars.
- Use the filters. Autospot.ge has a "Customs cleared" filter: a cleared car can be registered right away.
- Call the seller. Ask how many owners the car had in Georgia, where it was imported from, whether it was in an accident and whether it has a service history.
- Check the car and the documents (see the list below).
- Agree on the price and payment. Pay on the day of the ownership transfer, once the documents are checked.
- Transfer ownership at a service centre of the Service Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The seller and the buyer come together with their IDs and the registration certificate; the car is inspected on site. According to the Service Agency (sa.gov.ge), the transfer costs 200 GEL: inspection 20 GEL, number plate 80 GEL, registration certificate 100 GEL.
Customs clearance in 2026
Law No. 1477 has been in force since 2 April 2026. Excise depends on engine volume and the car's age:
| Car | Excise per 1 cm³ |
|---|---|
| up to 6 years old | 1.5 GEL |
| older than 6 years | 4.5 GEL |
| right-hand drive | rate ×3 (4.5 GEL or 13.5 GEL) |
| left-hand-drive hybrid up to 6 years old | 60% discount (0.6 GEL) |
| right-hand-drive electric car | 3,000 GEL per car |
Age is the year of customs declaration minus the year of manufacture.
Example. A 2.0 L petrol car made in 2021 and declared in 2026: 5 years old, excise 2,000 × 1.5 = 3,000 GEL. The same car made in 2018: 8 years old, excise 2,000 × 4.5 = 9,000 GEL.
If the car was shipped to Georgia by sea before 2 April 2026, the previous scale applies. For an 8-year-old car it is 0.8 GEL per 1 cm³, that is 1,600 GEL for 2.0 L. The Autospot calculator handles both cases.
Import tax and fees are paid on top of excise. Work out the exact amount for your car with the Autospot customs calculator; it also shows the rates for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
A car made before 2013 cannot be registered in Georgia for the first time: since 1 January 2024 the Euro 5 emission standard is required. Transit and re-export are possible.
What to check before the deal
- A certificate of the car's legal status. The Service Agency (sa.gov.ge) shows seizure, pledge, tax lien and wanted status. It costs from 30 GEL (5 working days) to 110 GEL (within 3 hours).
- VIN. Compare the number in the registration certificate with the one on the body. For cars from the USA, check the history by VIN through Carfax or AutoCheck.
- Vehicle inspection. You can check the inspection date by plate number on Autospot.ge.
- Condition. Show the car to your mechanic or take it for a diagnostic check: paint thickness gauge, computer diagnostics, a lift.
- Mileage. Compare it with the service history and the VIN report.
Before the deal, see the car in person and check the documents.
How to sell a car in Georgia
- Find out the market price. Look for the same cars of the same year and mileage. Average prices by make and model are on the Car prices in Georgia page.
- Prepare the car. Wash it and photograph it in daylight: the body from all sides, the interior, the dashboard with the mileage and the engine.
- Post a listing. On Autospot.ge posting is free. The site works in 11 languages, and a buyer can translate your description into their language with one tap.
- Reply the same day. A buyer usually chooses between several cars and makes a deal with the seller who replied.
- Transfer ownership together with the buyer at a Service Agency centre and remove the listing.
How to sell faster and what promotion gives you: see the For sellers page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a car cost in Georgia?
On Autospot.ge prices start from $1,000, and half of the cars cost $9,000 or less. Prices by make and model are on the Car prices in Georgia page.
Where do I transfer car ownership?
At a service centre of the Service Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (sa.gov.ge). The transfer costs 200 GEL; the seller and the buyer come together.
How much is customs clearance for a 2018 car in 2026?
For a 2.0 L left-hand-drive petrol car, the excise is 9,000 GEL (Law No. 1477, since 2 April 2026). If it was shipped by sea before 2 April 2026, it is 1,600 GEL. Import tax and fees are added to the excise; work out your amount with the customs calculator.
