Addis Ababa city lights at night

Bole airport pickup in Addis Ababa

A private car and driver waiting for you at Bole arrivals with your name, day or night, to any hotel or address in Addis Ababa.

Bole airport pickup

From $30per car

Starting price. Night pickups cost a little more; your exact price is confirmed in your quote.

  • Fuel and driver included
  • Pay in US dollars or your currency
  • No payment now
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To Bole hotels15 min
To Piassa40 min
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Quick answer

Bole International Airport is inside Addis Ababa, about 5 to 8 km from the main hotel areas, a 15 to 40 minute drive depending on traffic. A private pickup with a name sign at arrivals starts from $30 per car, the same for 1 to 4 people; your exact price is confirmed in your quote.

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What’s included

  • Your driver waiting at arrivals with a name sign
  • Flight tracked, so a delay is no problem
  • Any hotel or address in Addis Ababa
  • Driver's name and plate the evening before
  • Same price for 1 to 4 people
  • Help with your bags
  • Parking at the airport included

Not included: Trips outside Addis Ababa (quoted separately)

How booking works

  1. You writeWhere, when, how manyFour quick questions or one WhatsApp message, in English. Not sure of your dates yet? That's fine.
  2. We quoteOne fixed priceIn US dollars, whole car, fuel and driver included. No payment now.
  3. 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

What if my flight is late?+

We track your flight, so your driver waits for you whenever you land.

Do you also drive to the airport for my flight home?+

Yes. A drop-off from your hotel to Bole starts from the same price. Ask for both in one quote.

Can you pick me up at 2 or 3 am?+

Yes. Many international flights land at night, and your driver will be there. Night pickups cost a little more, and your quote shows the exact price.

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

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Bole airport pickup: get your exact price.

One fixed price for the whole car, by email. A real person, usually within the hour.One fixed quote for the whole car, in minutes. A real person, on WhatsApp.

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