Azerbaijan

 

Considered part of Europe by some and part of Asia by others, the country of Azerbaijan lies in the Caucasus and is bordered by Georgia, Armenia, Iran, and Russia, with the small Nakhichevan enclave bordering Turkey.  Shielded from the harsh, Arctic air by the Caucasus Mountains and buffered in the summer from Central Asia's hot dry air by the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan is like a little sweet spot in the climate of its region.  Known for having 9 of the 11 existing ecological zones, the little country of Azerbaijan is a lovely and diverse place to explore by car rental.

Said to have a culture similar to that of Turkey, the Azeris are a welcoming people, primarily rural agrarians and merchants, with a growing middle class in the city of Baku.  Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is the most cosmopolitan city of the Caucasus and an excellent place to begin your tour of the country with a car rental from Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku.   This is the safest and most convenient way to enter the country as there are currently no ferry or cruise services running with any other country on the Caspian Sea, and entering Azerbaijan by car rental may incur a very expensive deposit from customs.

There are several attractions, historical sites, and things to do by car rental in Azerbaijan.  A unique spa experience can be had in the town of Naftalan, which features petroleum oil baths.  The scenery in the city of Sheki is unbeatable, where you can enjoy the forested Caucasus Mountains and many outdoor activities.  Most tourists make time to stop in Xachmaz, where you can visit great beaches as well as rich forests.

Reserve your Azerbaijan car hire online through CarHireX.com.  Select Baku as your car rental pick-up location and then proceed by completing the booking engine at the top right side of the page.

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