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In 2026, parking in Baku operated under a centralized system. By knowing the basic rules, tourists can easily avoid fines and unnecessary expenses when renting a car.
When is paid parking in Baku?
🗓 Monday – Saturday
⏰ 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✅ Sunday – Free
⏳ Municipal parking is also free from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
How much does parking cost in Baku?
Regular city zones:
💳 From 0.30 AZN to 1 AZN per hour
⏱ The first 15 minutes are free (if you start and end correctly)
Icheri Sheher (Old City):
⏱ The first 15 minutes are 3 AZN
⏱ After that, 5 AZN per hour
❗ Payment is made through AzParking or upon exit
Shopping centers and private parking lots:
🅿️ Rates are set by the administration
⏱ Sometimes the first 15 minutes are free
Airport:
⏱ The first 15 minutes are free
💰 After that, the airport rate applies
How do I pay for street parking in Baku?
⚠️ Municipal street parking in Baku can be paid for in two ways: via SMS or through the AzParking app.
📲 Pay for street parking via SMS (1181):
For municipal street parking ❗ a local SIM card is required (Azercell, Bakcell, Nar)
Start parking:
Vehicle license plate number – zone code (Example: 77GL999 – 10010)
📤 Send an SMS to 1181
End parking: Send SON to 1181
📱 Pay for street parking via the AzParking app:
* Street parking can also be paid for via AzParking
* Only works in designated areas
* Allows you to start and end parking
* Online payment
* Used in shopping centers and paid parking lots
❗ To use AzParking, you need your vehicle license plate number and registration document.
Important information about the free 15 minutes:
* The first 15 minutes are free
* Parking must be started → via SMS or through the AzParking app
* Parking must be completed in the same way
✔️ Completed within 15 minutes – payment is not debited, no fine
❌ Not completed – paid pricing begins
Paid parking in other cities:
Ganja / Sumgait:
Paid parking is available in central districts
💳 ~0.40 AZN (center), ~0.20 AZN (second zone)
📱 AzParking – only in certain zones
❗ Parking is not paid on all streets, but only where signs are present
Fines in Azerbaijan:
* 20 AZN – unpaid parking
* 40 AZN – parking violation
* 60 AZN – disabled parking
* 80 AZN – second zone A number of
ℹ️ Only monetary fines apply to tourists.
Assistance from BAKU CARS:
The BAKU CARS Rent a Car in Baku team explains parking rules to clients in advance and assists with payment if necessary, ensuring a fine-free and stress-free trip.
