Short answer. Car rental in Baku for a week suits anyone leaving the city more than twice. Small cars start at 25 USD a day. A week of touring uses about 55 to 65 AZN of fuel. The rental has no mileage limit, so the distance costs you nothing extra.
Updated 9 August 2026.
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Is car rental in Baku for a week worth it?
Yes, a week pays off if two or more days take you out of Baku.
For a week spent only in the centre, taxis and the metro are cheaper.
The break-even point arrives on the first day trip.
Our cost comparison works the sums for both.
What does a week cost?
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Small car, per day | From 25 USD |
| Saloon, per day | From 33 USD |
| Crossover, per day | From 50 USD |
| Fuel for the week | 55 to 65 AZN |
| Deposit, returned | 200 to 300 USD |
Longer Baku rentals cost less per day. A month is far cheaper than seven separate days.
Our monthly page shows how that curve works.
What does a week actually look like?
| Day | Trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baku centre on foot | 0 km |
| 2 | Absheron loop | 90 km |
| 3 | Gobustan and the volcanoes | 130 km |
| 4 | Shamakhi and Lahij | 350 km |
| 5 | Quba and the mountains | 340 km |
| 6 | Beaches on the north coast | 60 km |
| 7 | Return and fly out | 25 km |
Our week-long route covers a longer version of this.
Does mileage cost extra?
No, mileage costs nothing extra. The rental has no limit anywhere inside Azerbaijan.
A week like the one above covers roughly 1,000 km.
At 1.10 AZN a litre, the fuel bill stays under 70 AZN.
Our fuel guide lists every grade and price.
Which car suits a week?
- Two people, city and coast. A small automatic.
- Two people, mountains too. A crossover for the clearance.
- Family of four. A saloon with a real boot, or a crossover.
- Five or more. A minivan rather than two cars.
Our Baku class comparison puts the two side by side.
What are the terms for a week?
The Baku deposit is 200 to 300 USD and comes back at the end.
Fuel returns at the level you received it.
A second driver goes on the contract at no charge.
Our deposit guide explains cash and card blocks.
When should you book?
Book a few days ahead in ordinary weeks.
Three weeks around Novruz in March, and two months for the Grand Prix.
Larger cars run out first, whatever the season.
Our booking guide lists the busy weeks.
One more thing is worth planning before the week starts.
Keep two long drives away from each other.
Quba and Sheki are each a full day at the wheel.
Put a short day or a beach day between them.
The second point is about returning the car.
Fuel comes back at the level you received it.
Fill up outside the centre on the last morning.
Stations on the airport road are the easiest to reach.
What are our terms over a week?
Over a week our terms give unlimited mileage and a lower daily rate.
- Deposit 200 to 300 USD, depending on the car. Cash or a card block.
- No mileage limit anywhere inside Azerbaijan.
- Minimum rental 2 days.
- Fuel comes back at the level you got it.
- ICBARI insurance is in the price. Full cover with a 300 to 500 EUR excess is optional.
- Delivery to your hotel for 10 USD, to the airport for 15 USD.
- A longer period lowers the daily rate. Ask us for your dates.
Route ideas and opening times sit on the state tourism portal, azerbaijan.travel.
We have rented cars in Baku since 2023 and run 105 cars today. The office is open 24/7 and the phone answers at night.
BookingCarBaku staff speak Azerbaijani, Russian, English and Turkish.
Common questions
How much is a car for a week in Baku?
From 25 USD a day for a small automatic, less per day over longer periods.
Is there a mileage limit?
The rental has no mileage limit anywhere inside Azerbaijan.
What does a week of fuel cost?
About 55 to 65 AZN in Azerbaijan, at 1.10 AZN a litre.
How far do people drive in a week?
Roughly 1,000 km from Baku, with three or four day trips.
Can two of us share the driving?
Yes, two of you can share the driving. A second name on the Baku contract costs nothing.
Is a month cheaper per day?
Yes, noticeably in Baku. Ask us if your stay runs past two weeks.
Staying a week? Message us your dates and the trips you have in mind.
