There are free and paid parking areas in Azerbaijan. Most on-street parking spaces are paid in the centre of Baku and other major cities. You can pay for them by cashless payment only.
There are no official “parking attendants” at on-street parking spaces. The people wearing vests who help find an available parking space are regular volunteers. They can take money for their services only, and you have to pay for parking separately.
You can park your car for free where it is not prohibited by traffic regulations and there is no ‘paid parking’ sign.
In smaller towns and villages, you can find free parking areas almost everywhere. In large cities, free parking spaces are more often located in areas far from the centre or at the territory of residential parks.
Paid on-street paid parking are mainly found in major cities of Azerbaijan, such as Baku, Sumgait, and Ganja. They are identified by a ‘P’ sign with a special panel. Below we outline the general rules for using such parking areas. And the detailed information for the specific parking area can be found on its parking sign. Make sure to follow those details.
Payments for on-street parking spaces are accepted by cashless payment only. You can pay in a dedicated AzParking app or via SMS.
To pay for parking you will need a SIM card of a local mobile operator.
In either case, you will need a local number to send an SMS or sing up in the app. If you don't have a local number, use the car parks with a boom barrier.
To pay via SMS, you need to send two messages:
Always remember to end your parking.
In the app, you can not only pay, but also see the traffic congestion of the nearest streets, choose a convenient place for parking, and lay out a route there.
To pay for a parking space in the app:
The rates vary depending on the parking zone and city.
Parking is free at night between 22:00 and 07:00 and on Sundays. Stopping for 15 minutes is also free.
| Zone | Hourly rate |
| Centre | 1 AZN (~$0.59) |
| Zone 1 | 0.70 AZN (~$0.41) |
| Zone 2 | 0.40 AZN (~$0.24) |
| Zone 3 | 0.30 AZN (~$0.18) |
| Zone | Hourly rate |
| Centre | 0.40 AZN (~$0.24) |
| Zone 1 | 0.20 AZN (~$0.12) |
In some regions of Azerbaijan, especially in Baku, you can see parking attendants who help drivers find an available parking space and keep order. Their services are inexpensive, about 1 manat. You are not obliged to pay to parking attendants.
Parking attendants can help you park your car but they are not allowed to accept payment for the parking space.
You will need to pay the parking rate separately. All available official payment methods are listed on the sign.
There are numerous car parks with boom barriers in Azerbaijan. Some of them are surface parking areas and some of them are underground car parks. The parking rates are about 1-2 manat per hour (~$0.59-1.18), and the longer you stay the better rates you pay.
How to use them:
Traffic offences can result in fines. In Baku and other major cities, police actively monitor compliance with traffic regulations. Fines can range from 20 to 50 manat (~$11.76-29.41) depending on the seriousness of the offence.
You can pay the fine yourself at a bank, post office or payment terminals (MilliÖN, eManat, etc.). Or ask the rental company for help.
In the case of serious offences, the car may be towed to a towing yard, which means additional costs and inconvenience.
To avoid trouble, we recommend that you study the local regulations carefully and follow them. This will allow you to enjoy your trip and avoid unnecessary expenses.