Azerbaijan car hire

Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan drives on the right and overtakes on the left. This means that vehicles from the right, as well as emergency vehicles, have a right of passage. The country has a similar road sign system as Russia with traffic built-in graphic icons that provide safety and order to motorists. As you approach roundabouts, remember to give away to those coming from the right. Economy models are the most popular types of cars in Azerbaijan as they offer great gas mileage, thus mitigating the higher fuel prices.

Car rental companies in Azerbaijan only permit renters aged 24 years or older. In addition, you must bear a valid driving license which you must have at least one year before the date of renting the car. Depending on the car rental agency, young driver fees may apply for clients under 25. Its import to note that the person renting the car should be the one driving and not a third party.

The average price for a liter of gas in Azerbaijan retails at around 1 AZN (0.6 USD), while a gallon goes for a little more than 3 AZN (2 USD). It might be a good idea to first convert the dollars into Azerbaijanian Manats when calculating the gas prices. Before hitting the road on your next excursion, remember to fill up your tank in the large-settlement areas like Baku and Sumqayit where most of the gas stations are located.

The speed limit in Azerbaijan is indicated on the icons that the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic governs; black letters and a circular red boundary. Observe a speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph) in residential neighborhoods and a maximum of 110 km/h (68 mph) on highways. On regular roads, the speed limit is 90 km/h (56 mph), the same as on roads with two lanes in one direction.