Safety and Complaints for Baku TaxisBaku taxi drivers are reliable and professional. Having said that, as always, make sure that the taxi you hail is legal by looking for a license plate and company logo on the side of the vehicle.
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If the question is a about reliability, yes it is completely reliable and legal in Azerbaijan. But I would suggest to use more economic taxi's. Like *9933 *9111 *7111 *5000 and so on.
Crime levels in Baku are generally low, but muggings do occur from time to time after dark in the centre of town around the western bars and clubs and near dimly lit entrances of private apartments. Take sensible precautions: be vigilant, avoid carrying large sums of money and don't walk alone at night.
Baku's metro mainly connects the suburbs to the centre and so most visitors use taxis or private cars for trips within the city centre. Buses to the suburbs are cheap but often overcrowded. Public transport is very safe.
Expats can also get a taxi by using a ride-hailing or ride-sharing app. Note that while Uber is available, expats must download and use a specific Uber Azerbaijan app.
A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,867.4$ (3,174.6man) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 519.0$ (882.3man) without rent. Baku is 66.5% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Baku is, on average, 90.0% lower than in New York.
In Baku local and foreign women usually dress in western-style clothing. It is now more acceptable for men in Baku to wear shorts in the summer months but outside of Baku it can be frowned upon and attract unwelcome attention.
In Baku local and foreign women usually dress in western-style clothing. It is now more acceptable for men in Baku to wear shorts in the summer months but outside of Baku it can be frowned upon and attract unwelcome attention.
Azerbaijan is generally safe for solo female travellers. The country is known for its hospitality and friendly locals, and the crime rate is low. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other country, such as avoiding walking alone at night and being aware of their surroundings.
Baku serves as the gateway to Azerbaijan—Land of Fire—and three days gives you ample time to tour the city's ancient wonders and modern marvels, experience the unique geology of mud volcanoes and natural-gas fires, and even spend some time in one of the nation's smaller towns.
Essential Azerbaijan travel informationCurrency - Manat (AZN). USD 1 is equivalent to approx. AZN 1.70. Daily budget for 1 person - Visitors to Azerbaijan should plan to spend between USD 94 and USD 226 per day.