Yerevan, being the business, cultural, political and economic center of Transcaucasia, is the most popular city in Armenia. Many international companies operate here: Alamo, Hertz, Sixt, Avis/Budget, RentMotors, Europcar/Keddy, Firefly, AbbyCar, Local Cars. You can also easily find contacts of local rental companies.
Most likely, the trip will not be limited to Yerevan alone: the temptation to drive around Armenia on your own is too great. Besides, you will be able to reach many famous sights only by car.
- How to rent a car in Yerevan
- Rent a car in Yerevan without a driver
- Price for car rental in Yerevan
- Yerevan airport rent a car
- Documents for rent a car in Yerevan
- Requirements for drivers
- Gasoline in Armenia
- Traffic rules and fines
- Parking lots in Yerevan
- FAQ
How to rent a car in Yerevan
You can rent a car in several ways. First, at the airport upon arrival. Secondly, already on the spot in one of the rental offices, after checking into a hotel or apartment.
Finally, the easiest way is to book a car online, specifying the desired dates of rental and the required characteristics of the vehicle. You will find the search forms below.
When accepting the car, you should carefully assess its condition. All scratches and chips, if any, should be recorded in the act. Just in case, you can take pictures of the car from all sides, so that there are no questions when returning it.
Usually the car is issued with a full tank. You should return it fully fueled to avoid unnecessary expenses. A certain amount of money may also be withheld for body washing and dry cleaning of the interior if the renter returns the car dirty, smoky or littered interior.
Further we will consider in details where and how to rent a car in Yerevan, what documents will be needed, how much a day of rent costs, what is included in the price, and so on.
Rent a car in Yerevan without a driver
A trip to Armenia is first of all mountains. On serpentines, although they are not the most difficult, it is better to move on a four-wheel drive car with an engine capacity of 1.6 liters or more. In winter, you should pay attention to a powerful crossover, which will not only pull up and down hills, but also will not let you down on a snowy highway.
The roads in the country are far from ideal. For ordinary tourist trips you should choose a car with high clearance and good suspension. Of course, the locals dash around in “nine cars”, but they know the terrain like the back of their hand, so they have an advantage.
Localrent
The aggregator Localrent, which entered the market in 2011, cooperates primarily with local rental companies of a particular tourist city. One of its advantages is considered a small security deposit.
Please note that most of the renters do not book a specific make and model, but a category of cars. Under one category are united cars similar in characteristics and equipment (type of gearbox, engine capacity, etc.).
Street rentals give out a specific car, as their fleet is small.
Price for car rental in Yerevan
The price depends on the class of car, insurance, rental period, type of gearbox, additional services. The price is partly influenced by the demand: in summer there are more tourists, and cars are rented more often, so the rental companies slightly increase the rates.
A compact economy-class car costs $38-50 per day, a crossover – from $53, a luxury car – from $60, a minivan – from $6.
The price includes standard insurance, unlimited mileage, taxes and fees.
The longer the rental, the cheaper the rental per day. In the off-season, renters can attract future renters with discounts, bonuses, and promotions.
When booking a car online, the future renter sees what the tariff consists of. The cost is fixed at the time of booking and will not change again. A voucher with booking details will be sent to the specified mail.
Deposit
When booking a car through an aggregator or on the official website, a certain amount will be pre-authorized on the renter’s credit card, which is not deducted from the account. On average, it amounts to $200-250.
The deposit is necessary for the renter. This way he will be sure that the renter will return the vehicle in the same condition and with a fully refueled tank, that is, as it was issued. If everything is in order with the vehicle and the hirer has no claims, the amount will be returned in full within a week on average.
Insurance
The basic price necessarily includes MTPL insurance, less often both MTPL and CASCO (Casualty and Collision). Standard insurance does not cover damage to windows and wheels. All damages above the deductible are covered by Super hull insurance, which is issued and paid for separately.
Additional services
Together with the car you can rent a child seat of the required category, navigator, Wi-Fi modem, bicycle mount, etc.
Another popular service is a second driver in the contract. The additional driver must meet the age and experience requirements, and his passport and license will be needed to draw up the contract.
It is possible to travel outside Armenia with a rented car. Going to Georgia is an additional option, for which rental companies may charge a special fee.
Yerevan airport rent a car
The main airport of Armenia – “Zvartnots” – is located 12 km away from Yerevan in Malatia-Sebastia district. Here you can freely rent a car upon arrival. However, if you are planning a trip in the summer months, when the destination is in high demand, we recommend booking a car in advance. This can be done using the search forms above. This way you will guarantee yourself the availability of a car and will definitely not be left without transportation.
You will need to show your passport, driver’s license and a voucher with the details of your booking to the rental desk employee. The voucher will be sent to your e-mail after the booking is made.
Europcar, RentMotors, Sixt rental companies are located in the arrival hall of Zvartnots International Airport.
- Europcar serves clients round the clock, contact phone number +374-10-544905.
- RentMotors office is open from 09:00 to 21:00, contact phone number: +374-91-285558.
- Sixt car rental in Yerevan is popular. The service is round-the-clock, there is a separate parking zone at the airport parking lot. Contact numbers: +374-60-373366, +374-91-373366.
Documents for rent a car in Yerevan
To rent a car in Yerevan, you will need a standard set of documents.
Passport
The document by which you crossed the Armenian border with entry stamps.
National driver’s license
An international driver’s license is not required for driving on the roads of Armenia. The main thing is that all data should be duplicated in Latin.
Credit card
A credit card is needed to block the bail. Some debit cards have a BIN (first six digits of the number) like credit cards, so there should be no problems. You can check your card on a special website.
International renters do not accept prepaid, rechargeable and virtual credit cards.
Small local rentals give cars for rent cheaply and without a deposit, they accept cash payment and generally look through their fingers at all formalities.
Requirements for drivers
Drivers aged 21-22 years old with 1-2 years of driving experience are allowed to drive a rental car.
Young (under 21-21 years old) and elderly (over 65 years old) drivers may be subject to a special fee. The amount of the fee is added to the basic tariff and depends on the conditions of a particular company.
Gasoline in Armenia
In Armenia you can fill up with unleaded 92, 95 and 98 gasoline, diesel and gas.
Branded gas stations can be found in Yerevan and the nearest surroundings. Usually they are CPS, Grand Petroleum, Max Group. There are fewer or no gas stations in rural and mountainous areas, and the quality of fuel cannot be guaranteed. Often a rural gas station is a stall where gasoline is poured from canisters.
The cost of 1 liter of fuel in 2025: 92 – AMD 450, 95 – AMD 480, 98 – AMD 770, diesel – AMD 450, gas – AMD 120.
There are gas station attendants working at gas stations. The employee has to be told what kind of gasoline and how much to fill up, and the money is also given to him. Since some gas stations do not have a cash register, they do not issue checks.
You can pay mostly in cash, cards are not accepted in small stations. Payment is made in drams.
In any major city, including Yerevan, there are large and medium-sized gas stations. The farther from Yerevan, the rarer the gas stations are and the more “stale” the gasoline is. So it is better to refuel in cities and before a long trip.
Traffic rules and fines
Local traffic rules do not differ much from the world traffic rules, so there should not be any particular difficulties.
If the violation is minor, the traffic police officer either collects the fine on the spot or gives a verbal warning. In general, the Armenian police are loyal to tourists in rented cars.
- The following speed limits are in Armenia: in populated areas – 60 km/h, outside populated areas – 90 km/h, on highways – 110 km. The fine ranges from AMD 20,000 to 29,000 depending on the excess.
- The driver and front seat passenger must wear seat belts. The fine is AMD 10,000.
- In Armenia it is not obligatory to drive with dipped beam on all the time. Dipped beam is switched on at night and in poor visibility conditions.
- While driving, it is prohibited to talk on a cell phone without using a headset or without the speakerphone on. The fine is AMD 10,000.
- It is prohibited to smoke while driving. The penalty is AMD 7,000.
- The maximum permissible blood alcohol level is 0.0 ‰. The fine for drunk driving is AMD 29,000. Refusal to undergo a sobriety test is subject to withdrawal of license for 2 years.
- Children under 12 years of age must be in special restraints of the appropriate category.
- Winter tires are compulsory in Armenia from December 1 to March 1. On the contrary, snow chains are optional.
- The penalty for driving through a traffic light, crossing a solid line is AMD 10,000.
- Violation of intersection passing rules and detour rules – AMD 5,000.
- Driving on the oncoming lane – AMD 25,000.
Parking lots in Yerevan
Paid parking lots are available only in the capital and only in the center, in other cities of Armenia you can park your car absolutely freely.
- The paid zone is marked with red markings. It is forbidden to park outside the red line.
- The price for 1 hour is AMD 100, for a day – AMD 500, for a week – AMD 1000, for a month – AMD 5000. Free parking time is 15 minutes.
- Within the red lines you can park for free between 00:00 and 09:00.
The easiest way to pay for parking is through the terminal next to the parking lot. To do this, you need to enter your contact phone number, car number and the desired parking time. Cash and bank cards are accepted.
Under Freedom Square there is a public underground three-story parking lot for 600 parking spaces. The cost is AMD 200/hour. Parking is payable at the exit and on a pay-as-you-go basis. Be careful: the parking lots are quite narrow.
The fine for violating the rules of stopping and parking is AMD 5,000, for parking at a crosswalk – AMD 15,000. Evacuation of a car to a parking lot will cost AMD 20,000.
FAQ about car rental in Yerevan
From what age can I rent a car in Yerevan?
As a rule, it is 21 years old, but in some firms the age can be increased to 22 or even 23 years old. Also, not all rental companies rent cars to tourists over 65 years old.
What kind of driving experience do I need?
The minimum driving experience is 1 year. In some cases, it can be increased to two years. If the car is expensive, you can meet the limitation of three years.
Is it possible to drive a rental car to Georgia?
Some firms provide such an opportunity, but not all. In any case, this is an additional option, which must be paid on top and agreed upon before receiving the car.
Do I need a special international license in Armenia?
An ordinary national license will be enough, but provided that all information in the document is in English, or duplicated in English.
What countries except Georgia can I travel to by car from Armenia?
Only Georgia can be reached by land. In 2025 a land checkpoint to Turkey should be opened, but it will be closed for tourists. And there is no way to get to Azerbaijan at all, neither by land nor by air.
We hope you have a safe journey in Armenia – follow the rules, do not drink wine and cognac before driving and keep a close eye on the road, even if there are very beautiful mountains around!