Rental cars in Addis Ababa

If your trip to Addis Ababa is all sorted out but your itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a helping hand.Stop by Edna Mall. It’s one sight you’ll find on most visitors’ must-do lists. Holy Trinity Cathedral and National Museum of Ethiopia are also a stone’s throw away and worth a pit stop.

Located 1 mile from Addis Ababa, ECA Conference Center is a fabulous place to go for a work conference. After an exhausting day of mingling and getting to know new faces, you’ll be able to jump into your rental car and drive out to a nearby café or go for a relaxing spin around the area.

Having your own car in Addis Ababa will give you more flexibility to go wherever you want at your own pace. Maybe you’re eager to head out of town, explore country lanes, and go wherever the wind takes you. If so, collect the keys to one of our mid-size or full-size SUVs and explore the savannahs in the area. If you just can’t get enough of the bright city lights, something small is a good idea. Dashing around bustling streets and heavy traffic will be much less stressful with a compact or mini car.

You’ll be happy to hear that there’s a broad range of luxury rental vehicles available in Addis Ababa. What you end up going for will depend on your funds and the activities you’ve got planned. Specialty and prestige vehicles are all about comfort and class. If you feel like splashing out, why not pick up a high-end SUV, or perhaps a cushy medium-sized vehicle? Alternatively, if you’re just after something to zip around town in as cheaply as possible, you’re better off choosing an economy compact vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

Grabbing a place to park in Addis Ababa isn’t always simple. That’s why many people look for a hotel that comes with a parking lot. When leaving the car around town, make sure you pay attention to the signage. Overstaying the allotted time limit could result in a nasty fine.

It’s safe to assume you’ll run into some heavier traffic in Addis Ababa, which has a population of roughly 2,757,700. For a smooth ride, it’s a good idea to avoid driving in the morning and afternoon peak hours.

Usually, your rental company will charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with the relevant local authority so they can issue a fine directly to you.

Provided you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, it’s fine to use your phone while driving around Addis Ababa. But ensure you keep focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Addis Ababa is 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a big night out, leave the car behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Seat belts are required in Addis Ababa. That being said, the rules may differ for certain vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.