Car rental in Azerbaijan starts at 25 USD (42.5 AZN) a day, and there is no mileage limit anywhere inside the country. Pick the car up at our office on Rasul Rza street in Baku, open 24 hours, or we deliver it to your hotel for 10 USD (17 AZN).
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How much does car rental in Azerbaijan cost?
Car rental in Azerbaijan is quoted per day, and every rate below includes compulsory ICBARI insurance. The deposit is 200 to 300 USD (340–510 AZN) depending on the car. Pay it in cash and it comes back at the desk the same minute you hand the keys over.
| Class | Cars | From | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20 | 25 USD (42.5 AZN) | City driving and motorway runs |
| Comfort | 23 | 35 USD (59.5 AZN) | Long days behind the wheel |
| SUV | 17 | 48 USD (81.6 AZN) | Mountain roads and winter |
| Business | 21 | 65 USD (110.5 AZN) | Meetings and airport pickups |
| Minivan | 6 | 75 USD (127.5 AZN) | Groups of seven to nine |
| Wedding | 8 | 75 USD (127.5 AZN) | One day, photographs |
A few cars are priced in Azerbaijani manat rather than dollars. The card shows the currency, and we confirm the exact daily rate before you book.
Fuel, washing, parking and traffic fines sit outside the rate. A wash is 9 USD (15.3 AZN) for a saloon and 11 USD (18.7 AZN) for an SUV, and only if you bring the car back dirty. Fuel goes back at the level you got it.
How far are the regions from Baku?
Azerbaijan is small enough that most of it is a day trip from the capital, which is why car rental in Azerbaijan is mostly day trips out of Baku rather than long one way transfers. These are road distances from central Baku.
| Where | From Baku | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Absheron loop | 90 km | Yanar Dag, Ateshgah, the coast |
| Candy Cane Mountains | 95 km | Red and white striped ridges |
| Shamakhi | 120 km | Vineyards, the Juma mosque |
| Altiagac | 120 km | Forest and a national park |
| Quba | 170 km | Orchards, the gateway to the mountains |
| Ismayilli | 170 km | Villages and river valleys |
| Lahij | 175 km | Coppersmiths, a cobbled main street |
| Nabran | 190 km | Caspian beaches in the north |
| Gabala | 220 km | About three hours, mountains and a cable car |
| Khinalig | 225 km | A village at 2,200 metres |
| Lankaran | 245 km | Tea plantations near the Iranian border |
| Sheki | 300 km | About four hours, the Khan’s palace |
| Naftalan | 325 km | Oil baths |
| Ganja | 350 km | The second city |
A one week loop taking in the north and the west covers about 1,600 km. That is well inside a single rental, because we do not cap mileage.
Which car suits which road?
Car rental in Azerbaijan splits along one line: asphalt or mountain. The motorway north out of Baku is new asphalt and easy in any car. The climbs to Khinalig and Shahdag are a different matter, and so is any mountain road between December and March.
- City and motorway. A Toyota Corolla at 52 USD (88.4 AZN) a day or a Chevrolet Spark at 25 USD (42.5 AZN) covers Baku, Gabala and Sheki without trouble.
- Long days at the wheel. A Hyundai Sonata at 75 USD (127.5 AZN) is the quieter choice for 300 km stretches.
- Mountain roads. A Toyota Prado at 99 USD (168.3 AZN) or a Land Cruiser 200 at 110 USD (187 AZN) handles the Khinalig road and winter passes.
- Groups. A Kia Carnival at 80 USD (136 AZN) seats nine.
Not sure which class fits your route? Send us the towns and the dates and we will say which cars are free.
What rules do you need before you drive?
- Speed limits are 60 in town, 90 on rural roads and 110 on motorways.
- The alcohol limit is zero and it is enforced.
- Almost every fine comes from a camera, not from a patrol car.
- The rental car may not leave Azerbaijan. That includes Georgia and Iran.
- Fines reach us after you have gone, so they come out of the deposit or are billed later.
The full list is on our rental terms page.
What do you need to rent a car?
Car rental in Azerbaijan has one set of entry rules, the same for a tourist and for a resident.
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 or older at booking |
| Driving experience | At least one year |
| Licence | Your national one, valid for 30 days from entry |
| Passport | Required, the original |
| International permit | After 30 days, or if your licence is not in Latin letters |
| Shortest rental | Two days |
Common questions
Can I take the rental car out of Azerbaijan?
No. Our cars stay inside the country, and that includes the Georgian and Iranian borders.
What does car rental in Azerbaijan include?
Compulsory ICBARI insurance and unlimited mileage. Fuel, washing, parking and fines sit outside the rate.
Is there a mileage limit?
No. Drive as far as you like inside Azerbaijan, and a 1,600 km week costs the same as a week in the city.
How short can a rental be?
Two days is the minimum. Longer rentals get a lower daily rate.
Do I need a four wheel drive?
Only for mountain roads and for winter. Gabala, Sheki, Quba and Lankaran are all reachable in an economy car on dry asphalt.
Where do I pick the car up?
Rasul Rza street by Winter Park in Baku, open 24 hours. Delivery to a city hotel is 10 USD (17 AZN), to the airport 15 USD (25.5 AZN).
Ready to drive?
Send your dates and your route on WhatsApp and we hold the car. Car rental in Azerbaijan costs nothing to reserve here: no booking fee, and no prepayment on economy cars.