Four major car rental companies operate desks at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): Hertz, SIXT, AVIS, and MY AUTO. All four offer 24/7 service with vehicles ready for immediate pickup. Returns are handled at a dedicated rental car parking lot adjacent to Terminal 1.
Hertz
- Location: Terminal 1, 1st floor desk and Terminal 1 parking area.
- Hours: 24/7.
- Phone: +994 50 282 88 98
- Email: office@hertz.org.az
- Web: hertz.org.az
- Payment: Cash accepted (cards through advance booking).
Hertz is one of the world’s largest rental brands, present in over 150 countries with 10,000+ outlets. Operating in Azerbaijan since 2014. Multiple vehicle classes from compact to executive, with 24-hour roadside support.
SIXT Rent a Car
- Hours: 24/7.
- Phone: +994 55 440 06 66
- Email: reservations@sixt.az
- Web: sixt.az
SIXT, the German-headquartered international rental brand, is positioned at GYD around its premium fleet — including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and SUV options. Reservation staff are multilingual: Azerbaijani, Russian, English, Italian, German, Arabic, and Turkish are all spoken at the airport desk.
AVIS Rent a Car
- Hours: 24/7.
- Phone: +994 50 223 02 48
- Email: info@avis.az
- Web: avis.az
- Payment: Cash accepted.
AVIS Azerbaijan has operated since 1997 with a fleet of approximately 2,300 vehicles — the largest local rental fleet on the market. Manufacturer warranty cover, international insurance, and free technical service are bundled with all rentals. Available for both short-term and long-term contracts.
MY AUTO
- Hours: 24/7.
- Phone: +994 50 644 00 00 / +994 51 748 11 11
- Email: info@myauto.az
- Web: my-auto.az
- Payment: Cash accepted.
MY AUTO is an Azerbaijani-owned operator that has run since 2016. Multilingual reservations team (Azerbaijani, Russian, English, Italian, German, Arabic, Turkish). Often competitive on price for daily and weekly rentals.
What you need to rent
- Valid driving licence (international permit recommended for non-CIS visitors).
- Passport.
- Credit card or sufficient cash deposit.
- Minimum age usually 21 (some categories 25+).
Returns
A dedicated rental car parking lot is provided adjacent to Terminal 1, with clear directional signage on approach. Each company’s representative will inspect the returned vehicle and complete the contract. For early-morning returns before flight check-in, all four operators run 24/7 staffing to handle keys.
Driving in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan drives on the right. The road network around Baku and the airport is in good condition, but rural and mountain roads can be variable — confirm vehicle suitability with your rental company if you plan to drive into Quba, Qabala, or the Naftalan/Galaalti regions. Speed limits are 60 km/h in urban areas and 90 km/h on highways unless signposted otherwise. Fuel is widely available; petrol stations accept cash and most international cards.
Alternatives if not driving
- Official airport taxi — Baku Taxi Service LLC, distance-based, 24/7.
- Aero Express bus — 1.30 AZN to central Baku, every 20 minutes.
- Pre-booked private transfer via Max Travel — chauffeur with name placard at arrivals.
- Bolt — active throughout Baku and at the airport.
Stay connected on arrival
Get a Baku-ready data eSIM from DataMax before you fly. Useful for navigation while driving, finding fuel stations, and contacting your rental company if anything comes up.
Source
Operator list and contact details verified against the official Heydar Aliyev International Airport website (airport.az). Airport helpdesk: +994 12 497 27 27 (24/7).