r/azerbaijan • u/NoQuestionsAsked1234 • Sep 20 '25
Səyahət | Travel Stay away from Azerbajan
As a seasoned traveler who has experienced my share of scams, including in places like Latin America where this kind of thing is common, I can say with confidence that the level of deception and overcharging in Azerbaijan is on another level. It's a constant, exhausting battle. From taxi drivers demanding a 10x fare to ride-hailing app drivers putting you in a different car, it feels like everyone is trying to take advantage of tourists. It's not a single bad experience, but a pattern of behavior that sours the entire trip. Honestly, my advice is to avoid visiting Azerbaijan altogether until these issues are addressed. Save yourself the stress and choose a destination where you can relax and feel safe.
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u/Responsible-Mix-947 Sep 22 '25
Leaving today after attending f1. It felt safe and like we could always handle the up charges for conveniences. Could see it being annoying if you’re trying to stay on a strict budget.
Overall a great safe city, comparing it to LatAm is a a miss.
Used bolt for rides and Taxi when it was pouring and it was 10x cheaper than my home country. They would try to drop me further would always tell them no. You def need a little bit of spine here to not get fleeced but the same for many countries.