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Ethiopia car hire at a glance

Most popular providerEuropcar
Most popular carMedium, compact
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentApril
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ethiopia could cost, we've pulled prices from Ethiopia.

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Europcar
Green Motion
Keddy By Europcar
Fox - Rent A Car

Cities in Ethiopia

Take a look at the different cities in Ethiopia you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in Addis Ababa

From
£24
per day

Car hire in Addis Ababa

From
£24
per day

Airports in Ethiopia

If you’re flying to Ethiopia it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Addis Ababa Airport

From
£24
per day

Car hire at Addis Ababa Airport

From
£24
per day

Find cheap car hire in Ethiopia

Suzuki Swift

or similar economy

Green Motion
52AutomaticAC
Suzuki Swift

Free cancellation

From
£24
per day

Peugeot 308

or similar compact

Green Motion
52AutomaticAC
Peugeot 308

Free cancellation

From
£24
per day

Hyundai Kona

or similar economy SUV

Green Motion
52AutomaticAC
Hyundai Kona

Free cancellation

From
£42
per day

Mercedes Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van

or similar fullsize passenger van

Green Motion
144ManualAC
Mercedes Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van

Free cancellation

From
£62
per day

Mercedes Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van

or similar fullsize passenger van

Green Motion
144ManualAC
Mercedes Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van

Free cancellation

From
£62
per day

Nissan NV3500 HD Cargo High Roof

or similar fullsize commercial van

Green Motion
143ManualAC
Nissan NV3500 HD Cargo High Roof

Free cancellation

From
£68
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Ethiopia

The cheapest month to rent a car in Ethiopia is April, when the average cost per day is £36. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is August, when the average cost per day is £37. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Ethiopia is July.
Oct
£39 per day
Nov
£56 per day
Dec
£37 per day
Jan
£58 per day
Feb
£55 per day
Mar
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Apr
£36 per day
May
£58 per day
Jun
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Jul
£58 per day
Aug
£37 per day
Sep
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ethiopia could cost, we've pulled prices from Ethiopia.

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Car hire in Ethiopia: FAQs

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Ethiopia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Ethiopia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in Ethiopia. First, you need to decide where in Ethiopia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

It depends where in Ethiopia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Addis Ababa. On average, it costs £44 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is £24 per day.

Our travellers best rated car hire company in Ethiopia is Europcar. You can rent a car with them for £86 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Europcar, you can dig deeper here.

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Ethiopia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.

If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The time you have to cancel depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a cancellation fee or you won’t get a refund.
We couldn’t find any electric car hire deals in Ethiopia. More EVs are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire in Ethiopia is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually.

Skyscanner is a comparison website. We search 6 car hire companies and compare prices across 203 available cars – so you don't have to.
Economy car hire is the most popular choice in Ethiopia. Think models like the Suzuki Swift. Around 22% of recent Skyscanner bookings in Ethiopia were for this type of car.

Here are some other popular choices in Ethiopia.
· Small (like the Suzuki Swift or similar)
· 22% of recent bookings
· Medium (like the Hyundai Tucson or similar)
· 20% of recent bookings
SUV hire, which is usually something like the Hyundai Tucson, averages £89 per day. The cheapest price we found for SUV hire in Ethiopia is £45 per day with Green Motion.
Most car hire companies let you add an extra driver at pick-up. The fee in Ethiopia is typically around £16 per day.

Some companies include it at no extra cost, so check the details before you book.
The best time to book car hire in Ethiopia is usually as early as possible, especially if you’re travelling during busy periods.

You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is more limited.
Yes! Most car hire companies in Ethiopia offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Ethiopia, just enter today's date on Skyscanner to compare prices.
Some companies in Ethiopia let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don’t.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could void your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
A good car hire deal in Ethiopia is usually anything under £51 per day. That's about 25% cheaper than the average car hire cost in Ethiopia, which is £68 per day.

The cheapest price we found in Ethiopia is £25 per day with Green Motion for Medium car hire.

You will need insurance to rent a car in Ethiopia, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

To rent a car with most companies in Ethiopia you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Ethiopia

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Ethiopia is Medium.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Ethiopia is Europcar. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Europcar.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are £25 a day and £174 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Ethiopia you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Ethiopia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Ethiopia is Addis Ababa. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Ethiopia.

Hire a car long term in Ethiopia

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Ethiopia with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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