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Getting Around by Road
Traffic drives on the right. Azerbaijan’s road network totals around 57,770km (34,346 miles). Road conditions are often pretty poor and 4-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended for journeys into the mountains, eg west of Kuba. Roads are badly lit. Visitors should note that many local drivers do not adhere to traffic regulations and that cars are badly maintained.
Car hire: International car hire firms are available in Baku.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required or licence issued by an EU country.
Car hire: International car hire firms are available in Baku.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required or licence issued by an EU country.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Taxi fares should always be negotiated before starting a journey, and visitors should be aware that rates proposed initially are likely to be unreasonably high. There is an underground system totalling 28km (17.5 miles) but most visitors use taxis or private cars. Baku Metro is poorly maintained and the system is often inadequately safe and overcrowded. Buses run from central Baku to the suburbs but they tend to be overcrowded.