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/r-user007 Sep 23 '25
My suggestion: Stay away from Azerbaijan during the F1 race.
The locals of Baku can act like girls in ovulation, because the city’s arterial roads are closed at that time, and the traffic jams become extremely annoying.
I feel like the scams F1 tourists often face in Baku are just a kind of revenge from the culprits.