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Baku Secrets

A local's guide to the city: money, SIM cards, roads without fines, the best views, food, nights out and trips beyond Baku.

Baku now

13°

Feels like 11°9 km/h

Exchange rates2026-11-06

USD
1.700
EUR
1.904
RUB
0.0208
GBP
2.283
TRY
0.034
AED
0.463

Currency and payment

Currency converter

Currency converter
170AZN

1 USD = 1.7 AZN

Currency & Payments


  • Local currency: Azerbaijani Manat (AZN).

  • Credit cards are widely accepted, but cash is useful for taxis and small shops.

  • Currency exchange points are available in airports, malls, and city center BANKS.


Best place for exchange money BANK.

Foreign Best Carency Us Dollars.

SIM cards and internet

Azercell

We Prefer Azercell SIM Card


Best Quality Internet:


  • SIM Card: 5-10 AZN

  • 1.5 Gb: 6 AZN

  • 6 Gb: 12 AZN

  • 12 Gb: 19 AZN

  • 30 Gb: 29 AZN

  • 55 Gb: 39 AZN


If you would like, we can buy it for you. For your comfort!

Drive safe, without fines

Waze
While driving in Azerbaijan, please adhere to the following safety measures:
  • Use the Waze app. It displays the speed limits and alerts you about radars and police vehicles.
  • Always fasten your seat belts. This is mandatory for all passengers.
  • Use your turn signals when changing lanes.
In Azerbaijan, the permitted speed limit is 10 km/h. If the maximum speed sign states 60 km/h, a fine is not issued when driving up to 70 km/h. When exceeding 71 km/h or more, the violation is recorded by cameras, and the driver is issued a fine.

In case of an accident, be sure to contact emergency services:

  • Police: 102
  • Ambulance: 103
  • Fire Department: 112
Following these guidelines will help ensure your safety on the road.

Street Car Parking Payment
To make a payment, send an SMS to 1181 with your car plate number followed by the area code (e.g., 99EF979-10010).

For Stopping Payment

To stop your parking payment, simply write SON and send it to 1181. Only Local Simcard. Start 7:00 till 22:00 | Sunday - Free
Don’t park in handicapped ♿️ area.
Follow for waze and you will note have fines. Most roads and streets in Azerbaijan are monitored by cameras. Drivers who exceed speed limits or violate traffic rules may be fined.
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Fuel Prices In Azerbaijan:
  • AI-92: 1.15 AZN per liter (approximately $0.65).
  • AI-95: 1.60 AZN per liter (approximately $0.94).
  • AI-98: 2.30 AZN per liter (approximately $1.35).
  • Diesel fuel: 1.10 AZN per liter (approximately $0.59).

Best places in Baku for photos

  1. Old City (Museum & History)
  2. Qiz Qalasi (Maiden Tower Old City)
  3. Shirvanshahlar Sarayi (Museum Old City)
Nizami Street
  1. Malakan Bagi
Best Parks
  1. Zoopark
  2. Badamdar Botanica Garden (Park)
  3. Venice In Baku (Park)
  4. Filarmoniya Bagi (Park)
  5. Zabitler Bagi (Park)
  6. Haydar Aliev Centre (Museum)
  7. Heydar Aliyev (Mosque)
  8. Highland Park (Mountain Top Park)
  9. Zefer Parki (White City Boulevard)
  10. Nizami Park (White City)
  11. Fire Mountain (Yanar Dag)
  12. Ateshgah (Fire Temple)
  13. Qobustan (History Place)
  14. Mud Volcano
  15. Flag Square (Bigest Flag in the World)

Nightlife

Hilton
  1. Pasifico (Friday, Saturday, Sanday | Couple)
  2. Enerji (Friday, Saturday, Sanday)
  3. Fomo (Friday, Saturday, Sanday)
  4. Kupol (Friday, Saturday, Sanday | Couple)
  5. Madrid (Friday, Saturday, Sanday | Couple)
  6. Ruby 360 (Friday, Saturday, Sanday | Couple)
  7. 360 Bar - Hilton (Friday, Saturday, Sanday | Couple)

Embassies in Azerbaijan

Embassies of foreign countries in Azerbaijan

If your stay in Azerbaijan exceeds 15 days, be sure to register in the ASAN Xi̇dmət system. This is necessary to legalize your status in the country. We recommend doing this immediately upon arrival using the online service: upload a copy of your passport, enter the date of arrival and wait for confirmation. Compliance with this requirement will help avoid unnecessary problems and fines.

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