Car rental in Baku
Cars from local rental companies in Baku: pick your dates to see real cars with total price, deposit and insurance.
Cars in Baku
Pick pick-up and drop-off dates — the form shows available cars, total price, deposit and insurance.
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Driving in Azerbaijan: licence and road rules
What you need to rent a car and drive here as a visitor. Rules change — check with your rental company before the trip.
An EU/EEA licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go.
You need an International Driving Permit together with your UK licence.
You need an International Driving Permit together with your US licence.
Foreign licences can be used only for a short stay; a local licence is needed after about 30 days; UK drivers must carry a 1968 IDP; right-hand-drive vehicles are prohibited.
No toll roads or vignettes.
Tip: Baku traffic is aggressive and heavily monitored by cameras, and fines arrive quickly; outside Baku, mountain roads to Sheki or Guba can be poor and badly lit at night.
How to rent a car
Four steps from choosing a city to getting the keys in Baku.
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Choose a city and dates
Pick where and when to collect the car. You can return it to the same place or, with many companies, in another city.
Pick-up and drop-off in the form -
Compare the cars
Each car shows the total price for your dates, the deposit, insurance, mileage limit and driver requirements.
All terms before you book -
Book online
The rental company confirms the booking. Usually a small prepayment online and the rest on pick-up.
Confirmed by the company -
Get the keys
Bring your passport and driving licence. The car is handed over at the office, the airport or, often, at your hotel.
Passport + licence
Car rental FAQ
The essentials, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Baku?
It depends on the season, car class and rental length — longer rentals are cheaper per day. The form shows the total price with insurance once you pick dates.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Baku?
EU/EEA licence: An EU/EEA licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go. UK licence: You need an International Driving Permit together with your UK licence. US licence: You need an International Driving Permit together with your US licence. Foreign licences can be used only for a short stay; a local licence is needed after about 30 days; UK drivers must carry a 1968 IDP; right-hand-drive vehicles are prohibited.
Where do I get an International Driving Permit?
Get it at home before the trip: in the UK at PayPoint shops, in the US through AAA, in EU countries from the licensing authority or national automobile club. It is a translation of your licence and is valid only together with it.
What are the speed limits in Azerbaijan?
Typically 60 km/h in towns, 90 km/h outside towns and 110 km/h on motorways. Speed cameras are widespread. Always follow the signs — cameras are common and fines reach you via the rental company.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Azerbaijan?
No toll roads or vignettes.
What is the drink-driving limit?
Zero tolerance — do not drink at all before driving.
What to do in Baku?
Guided tours by local guides, programmes and prices are on our “Things to do in Baku” page.