Short answer. Petrol stations in Azerbaijan are frequent on the highways and thin in the villages. Most are staffed, so you do not fill the car yourself. AI-92 costs 1.10 AZN a litre. Cards work at branded stations and not always elsewhere.
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How do petrol stations in Azerbaijan work?
Petrol stations here work with an attendant who fills the car. You stay in the seat or stand beside it.
Say the fuel and the amount. Either litres or manat, both are normal.
Saying “full” works too. The word is understood at every station.
You pay after, at the pump or in the shop.
What fuel do you ask for?
| Fuel | Price a litre | Who uses it |
|---|---|---|
| AI-92 petrol | 1.10 AZN | Most rental cars and taxis |
| AI-95 petrol | 1.60 AZN | Newer and larger engines |
| Diesel | 1.00 AZN | Vans, minibuses, some SUVs |
Our Baku office writes the right fuel on the contract and the fuel cap.
Put the wrong one in and the repair is not covered. Read the cap before you speak.
Can you pay by card?
At branded Azerbaijani stations, yes. Visa and Mastercard both work.
At small independent stations in the regions, often not.
Keep 50 AZN in cash for the whole trip. Fifty manat covers any gap.
Fuller detail sits in our fuel price guide.
Where do stations get scarce?
Stations get scarce past Quba, past Shamakhi and above Lankaran.
- Past Quba on the Khinalig road. Nothing for 53 km.
- Past Shamakhi on the Lahij gorge road.
- Above Lankaran towards Lerik.
- Between Yevlakh and Naftalan on the western road.
The rule is simple. Fill up in the last town, not in the next village.
What are the opening hours?
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Branded, main highways | 24 hours |
| Branded, in towns | Usually 24 hours |
| Independent, regional | Often close by nine or ten |
Plan an Azerbaijani night drive around the branded stations. See our night driving guide.
Is the fuel quality reliable?
Fuel quality is reliable at the branded Azerbaijani chains. The branded chains are the ones we use ourselves.
Very cheap fuel at an unmarked station is worth avoiding.
Bad fuel is not a common problem, but it is an expensive one.
Branded logos appear every few kilometres, so there is no need to gamble.
What else is at a station?
A station has a shop, toilets, free air and often a car wash. More than you expect on the main roads.
- A shop with water, coffee and food.
- Clean toilets, which matter on a four hour drive.
- Air for the tyres, usually free.
- A car wash at the larger sites.
Stations are the natural stops on a long day. Our drive to Ganja uses them.
One note on the fuel rule in the contract. You get the car at a level and return it there.
Nobody charges you for the fuel you used, and nobody refunds extra you left.
Take a photo of the gauge at handover. The photo settles any question later.
One more habit worth copying from local drivers. Locals fill up on the way out of town.
Stations on the city edge are cheaper to reach and never busy.
What is our fuel rule?
- 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.
- Compulsory 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).
- The right fuel is written on the contract and on the cap.
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 I fill the car myself?
No, you do not fill the car yourself. An attendant does it at almost every station in Azerbaijan.
What does petrol cost?
In Azerbaijan AI-92 is 1.10 AZN a litre. AI-95 is 1.60, diesel 1.00.
Can I pay by card?
At branded stations, yes. Small regional ones may want cash.
Are stations open at night?
Branded highway stations are. Village ones often close by ten.
Which fuel does my rental take?
The fuel type is written on the contract and on the fuel cap. Usually AI-92.
Where should I be careful about fuel?
Be careful about fuel on Azerbaijani mountain roads. Fill up in the last town before you climb.
Planning a long drive? Message us and we will hand the car over full.
