Short answer. Electric car rental in Baku is still thin, and we are honest about it. We do not rent a full electric car today. We rent hybrids and one plug-in hybrid from 27 USD (45.9 AZN) a day. Public charging is growing in Baku and is sparse on mountain routes.
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Can you get electric car rental in Baku?
Some Baku companies rent electric cars, but we do not yet. Our fleet is hybrid instead.
Our fleet has hybrids and one plug-in hybrid, and no full electric car.
We would rather say that plainly than let you find out at the desk.
If that changes, this page changes with it.
What do we rent instead?
We rent hybrids instead, from 27 USD (45.9 AZN) a day for a Prius C.
| Car | Type | From, a day |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius C | Hybrid | 27 USD (45.9 AZN) |
| BYD Seal 05 DM-i | Plug-in hybrid | 40 USD (68 AZN) |
| Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | Hybrid | 54 USD (91.8 AZN) |
A hybrid needs no charging. A hybrid fills at any Azerbaijani petrol station.
Our guide to automatic and hybrid cars compares them.
Where can you charge in Azerbaijan?
Most public charging points are in Baku itself.
Hotels, shopping centres and some offices have them.
Coverage on the main highways has improved over the last two years.
Mountain roads and small towns are still the weak spot.
Why does that matter for a tourist week?
Range matters for a tourist week because the good trips here are long. Sheki and back is 600 km.
| Trip | One way | Return distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quba | 170 km | 340 km |
| Gabala | 220 km | 440 km |
| Sheki | 300 km | 600 km |
| Ganja | 350 km | 700 km |
Sheki and back in one day needs a charge somewhere in the middle.
Our Sheki route guide shows where the stops are.
What does fuel cost by comparison?
AI-92 petrol costs 1.10 AZN a litre at every Azerbaijani station.
A hybrid near 5 litres per 100 km spends about 55 AZN over 1,000 km.
Fuel here is cheap enough that saving it is rarely the deciding factor.
Our fuel guide lists every grade and its price.
How does the plug-in hybrid work here?
The BYD Seal 05 runs on battery for short Baku trips.
The petrol engine takes over when the battery runs down.
You can drive it for a week without plugging it in once.
The plug-in hybrid is the closest thing we have to an electric car.
What should you check with any company?
Check the charging card, the real winter range and where you can drive.
- Which charging card the car comes with, if any.
- Real range in winter, which drops in the mountains.
- Whether trips out of Baku are allowed on that car.
- What happens if you arrive somewhere with an empty battery.
Our station guide explains how filling up works here.
What are our terms?
The Baku deposit is 200 to 300 USD (340–510 AZN), depending on the car.
The minimum rental is two days and there is no mileage limit.
Fuel comes back at the level you received it.
Delivery to your hotel costs 10 USD (17 AZN), or 15 USD (25.5 AZN) to the airport.
What do we rent instead of an electric car?
Instead of an electric car we rent hybrids from 27 USD (45.9 AZN) a day.
- Deposit 200 to 300 USD (340–510 AZN), 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 (17 AZN), to the airport for 15 USD (25.5 AZN).
- Hybrids from 27 USD (45.9 AZN) a day, with no charging to plan.
The largest fuel network in the country is SOCAR, and its prices set the market.
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
Do you rent electric cars in Baku?
We do not rent electric cars in Baku yet. We rent hybrids and one plug-in hybrid instead.
Is charging easy in Azerbaijan?
Charging is manageable in Baku. On mountain routes charging is still hard.
What is the cheapest hybrid you have?
The Toyota Prius C, from 27 USD (45.9 AZN) a day in Baku.
Can I drive a hybrid to Sheki and back?
Yes, 600 km in a day, with normal petrol stops on the way.
Does the BYD need plugging in?
No, the BYD does not need plugging in. The car runs on petrol once the battery is empty.
Will you add electric cars later?
We will likely add electric cars as charging in Azerbaijan improves. The page will say so when we do.
Want the lowest fuel bill we can offer? Message us and ask for a hybrid.
