Car hire in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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There are 3 car hire providers in Addis Ababa. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

The most popular car rental companies in Addis Ababa

Hiring a car in Addis Ababa: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyGreen Motion
Most popular carEconomy, Crossover
Average daily price241 lei
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Addis Ababa

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Addis Ababa car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Addis Ababa that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Addis Ababa for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Addis Ababa avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Addis Ababa, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Addis Ababa car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Addis Ababa will set you back around 241 lei per day or 1.840 lei per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Addis Ababa is an intermediate crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Economy, Crossover.
On average, around 1.840 lei. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Addis Ababa is 1.040 lei.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Addis Ababa, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Addis Ababa that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Addis Ababa.
Most places – Addis Ababa included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 181 lei per day. The average price per day is around 241 lei.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Green Motion, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Green Motion as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Addis Ababa.