Arba Minch is roughly 450–500 km south of Addis Ababa, a full day's drive of about 8–10 hours with stops, leaving early to arrive before dark. A whole car with driver and fuel starts from $250 one way, the same for 1 to 4 people; your exact price is confirmed in your quote.
Get a fixed price for this Ask us for a fixed priceWhat’s included
- Car, fuel, tolls, parking and driver, including the driver's food and lodging
- Pickup at Bole airport or your hotel
- Stops for meals and photos whenever you want
- A security check on the road before you go
- Same price for 1 to 4 people
Not included: Hotels · Meals · Park, boat and village fees
How booking works
- You writeWhere, when, how manyFour quick questions or one WhatsApp message, in English. Not sure of your dates yet? That's fine.
- We quoteOne fixed priceIn US dollars, whole car, fuel and driver included. No payment now.
- You confirmWe're waiting for youYour driver's name, photo and plate the evening before. At arrivals with your name, or at your door.
Questions people ask us
Why does one way cost nearly as much as a return?+−
Your driver drives back to Addis empty, so a one-way trip costs close to a round trip. If you're coming back by road, ask for both in one quote.
Can we break the drive in Hawassa?+−
Yes. Many people stop a night in Hawassa on the way. Tell us and we quote it as one trip.
Is it better to fly?+−
The flight is about an hour and ten minutes. Driving lets you stop at the lakes and towns on the way, and the driver can stay with you in the south.
How do I pay?+−
In US dollars or the same amount in your own currency. No payment now: the price is fixed before you ride.
Live road updates29 September 2026
- Addis AbabaOpen, calm
- BishoftuOpen, 1 hour away
- The southOpen, we drive it weekly
- Tigray & parts of AmharaNot right now: ask us
