Short answer. Yes, you can rent a car in Baku with a Pakistani licence. Pakistan joined the 1968 Vienna Convention on 19 March 1986. Azerbaijan joined in 2002. Your licence is printed in English, in Latin letters. Bring it with your passport and e-visa. The bigger change is the side of the road.
Updated 9 August 2026.
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Can you rent a car in Baku with a Pakistani licence?
Yes, a Pakistani driving licence works for a rental in Baku. Both countries follow the same convention.
Your licence is in English and uses Latin letters. A police officer here can read it without help.
Bring an international permit anyway if you plan to drive far from Baku. A permit shortens any roadside stop.
Get it from your local licensing authority before you fly. You cannot get one after you land.
How many Pakistanis come to Azerbaijan?
Pakistan was 3.7% of all arrivals in the first half of 2026. The share is larger than India’s.
Pakistan is the largest English-speaking market coming here. Direct flights run from Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.
Most people come in summer, in families or in groups. Summer demand shapes what cars are left in July.
Which car should you book?
Book an economy sedan from 25 USD a day for a couple. A family of six needs a minivan from 80 USD.
| Group | What to take | From |
|---|---|---|
| Couple, city only | Economy sedan | 25 USD per day |
| Family of four | Sedan or crossover | 48 USD per day |
| Family of six with luggage | Minivan | 80 USD per day |
| Group of eight or more | Sprinter or bus | ask us |
| Mountain trips to Gabala or Quba | SUV | 65 USD per day |
Large cars go first in July and August. Book two or three weeks ahead for summer dates.
What is different from driving in Pakistan?
Azerbaijan drives on the right, unlike Pakistan, and the alcohol limit is 0.00.
Traffic keeps right here. Pakistan drives on the left. Azerbaijan drives on the right.
The first hour is the risky one. Left turns now cross oncoming traffic. Roundabouts run anticlockwise.
Ask us to deliver the car to your hotel, not the airport. You then start on quiet streets.
The alcohol limit is 0.00. Alcohol is sold openly in Azerbaijan. Driving after any amount is an offence.
Cameras issue the fines, not officers. The cameras cover Baku’s main roads and the highways.
| Road | Limit | Over by 21 to 40 | Over by 41 to 60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town or city | 60 km/h | 50 AZN | 200 AZN |
| Rural road | 90 km/h | 50 AZN | 200 AZN |
| Motorway | 110 km/h | 50 AZN | 200 AZN |
The notice can arrive after you fly home. Ask how the rental company handles that before you sign.
What do fuel and parking cost?
Fuel prices are set nationally. AI-92 is 1.10 AZN per litre. AI-95 is 1.60 AZN. Diesel is 1.00 AZN.
Street parking in central Baku costs 1 to 2 AZN an hour. Street parking is free after 22:00 and on Sundays.
Pay through the AzParking app. A parking ticket costs 20 to 50 AZN.
Where do families usually drive?
Three routes cover most trips from Baku.
- Gabala, 220 km. Mountains, waterfalls and cool air in summer.
- Gobustan, 65 km. Rock carvings and mud volcanoes. The last stretch is unsurfaced.
- Quba, 170 km. Green valleys, apple orchards and a road up to Shahdag.
Each one works as a day trip. Gabala is better with an overnight stop.
What do you need to rent?
- Your Pakistani licence, the original card
- Your passport and your ASAN e-visa
- Age 19 or over, with one year of driving history
Conditions for renting in Baku are on our rental terms page. Ask us about the deposit before you book.
What do we ask a Pakistani driver for?
- Your national licence works for the first 30 days after you enter.
- An international permit removes that 30-day limit.
- Passport and licence are the only documents we need from you.
- Deposit 200 to 300 USD, in cash or blocked on a card.
- Minimum rental 2 days, with no mileage limit.
The list of countries in the 1968 road traffic treaty is public. The register sits with the United Nations.
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 need an international permit?
You do not need an international permit by law. Bring one if you drive outside Baku. A permit makes police stops shorter.
Is halal food easy to find?
Yes, halal food is easy to find. Most Azerbaijani food is halal by default and pork is rare on menus.
Can we rent a car with a driver instead?
Yes, you can rent a car with a driver instead. See our Baku cars with a driver if nobody wants to drive.
How do we pay the deposit?
Pay the deposit in cash or have it blocked on a card. Ask us before booking. Read our guide to deposits in Baku first.
Is it safe to drive to Sheki with children?
Yes, driving to Sheki with children is safe. The highway is good and wide. Do the long drive in daylight and stop in Ismayilli.
Which month is best to visit?
In Baku May, June and September are mild. July and August are hot but green in the mountains.
Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp. Contact us here.
