Short answer. For car rental near Fountain Square, our office is on Rasul Rza street. Rasul Rza street is in Nasimi, the middle of Baku. Fountain Square is an eleven-minute walk away. Nizami metro is the closest station. You can walk in, look at the cars and take one the same day.
Updated 9 August 2026.
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How far is it from the places you know?
Our office is 750 m from Fountain Square, about eleven minutes on foot.
| From | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Park | 150 m | 2 minutes |
| Nizami metro station | 630 m | about 9 minutes |
| Fountain Square | 750 m | about 11 minutes |
| Sahil metro station | 970 m | about 14 minutes |
| Icherisheher, the Old City | 1.4 km | about 20 minutes |
| Heydar Aliyev airport | 21 km | 30 to 40 minutes by car |
The walking distances above are honest, not marketing ones. Baku is flat here, so the walk is easy.
How do you get to us?
You reach our office on foot from Nizami metro, Fountain Square or the Old City.
From Nizami metro in Baku. Come out and walk east towards the Winter Park. The walk takes under ten minutes.
From Fountain Square. Walk north-west, past the Winter Park. Rasul Rza street runs along the edge of the park.
From the Old City. Twenty minutes on foot, or five minutes by taxi for 5 AZN.
From your hotel. You do not have to come at all. We deliver the car to the door.
Why does car rental near Fountain Square matter?
Most rental firms in Baku sit on Khojaly avenue. Khojaly avenue is a business district with no foot traffic.
You cannot walk there from your hotel. You have to plan a trip to rent a car.
BookingCarBaku sits in the part of Baku where tourists already are. So you can look at the actual car before you agree to anything.
Seeing the car matters more than it sounds. Photographs on a website hide a lot.
Can you walk in without booking?
Yes, you can walk in without booking. Bring your licence and passport to our Baku office. We will show you what is free today.
Booking ahead is still better in July and August. Larger cars go first in summer.
Either way, the paperwork takes ten to fifteen minutes. See our terms page for the conditions.
Where do you park in the Old City?
You do not park in the Old City. Icherisheher, the Old City of Baku, is mostly closed to cars.
Park outside the walls and walk in. Streets around the walls fill up by mid-morning in summer.
Central street parking costs 1 to 2 AZN an hour through the AzParking app. Our full parking guide covers the zones.
Is starting from the centre better for road trips?
Yes, starting from the centre is better for road trips. You are already on the road out.
Gobustan is 65 km south. Quba is 170 km north. Gabala is 220 km west.
Picking up a car in the centre means no airport run first. You leave straight after breakfast.
| Day trip from here | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Absheron and the fire temple | 30 km | 40 minutes |
| Gobustan and mud volcanoes | 65 km | 1 hour |
| Quba | 170 km | 2.5 hours |
| Gabala | 220 km | 3 hours |
Which car makes sense from the centre?
A small car if you stay in Baku. Central streets are narrow and the parking bays are short.
A crossover if you plan day trips. The mountain roads are fine but the surfaces vary.
Browse our economy cars or our SUVs.
Small cars park easiest in the centre. People take these six from the Rasul Rza office for city driving.
| Car | Year | From, a day |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Picanto | 2018 | 25 USD |
| Chevrolet Spark | 2024 | 25 USD |
| Toyota Prius C | 2018 | 27 USD |
| Hyundai Accent | 2018 | 30 USD |
| Kia Cerato | 2018 | 33 USD |
| Hyundai Venue | 2026 | 50 USD |
What does the office look like?
The office is a street-level room with a shop window and a street sign.
- A real office with a shop window and a street sign.
- You can walk in from the street with no booking.
- Open 24/7, and the phone answers at night.
- Staff speak Azerbaijani, Russian, English and Turkish.
- 105 cars, from a Kia Picanto to a Mercedes S-Class.
- Car delivered to your hotel for 10 USD if you prefer.
The Old City and Fountain Square are a short walk away. Both are described on the national tourism site.
Where do you leave the car in the centre?
You leave the car in a paid street zone in central Baku.
The centre is a paid zone. You pay by app or at a terminal on the street.
| Where | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Rasul Rza and nearby streets | Paid street parking, usually free spaces |
| Around Fountain Square | Busy from midday, easier before 10:00 |
| Icherisheher walls | Cars are not allowed inside the Old City |
| Hotel parking | Many central hotels have their own, ask first |
Leave the car near the hotel and walk the centre. Most of central Baku is walkable.
Take the car for the days you go out of town. Out-of-town days are where the car earns its price.
Common questions
Can I come without an appointment?
Yes, you can come without an appointment. Bring your licence and passport to our Baku office. We show you what is free today.
Which metro station is closest?
Nizami on the Baku metro, about nine minutes on foot. Sahil is a little further.
Do you deliver to hotels?
Yes, we deliver to hotels anywhere in Baku, and to the airport too. Tell us the address when you book.
Can I return the car somewhere else?
Usually yes, you can return the car anywhere in Baku. Tell us where and when, and we confirm.
Is there parking outside your office?
Baku street parking runs along the streets around our office. The zone is paid during the day.
What time can I collect a car?
Ask our Baku office for the hours when you can collect a car. We answer on WhatsApp quickly.
Want to see a car today? Message us and we will tell you what is free.
