The front of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa, with its domed towers, statues and arched entrance
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Private driver in Addis Ababa for the day

One driver with you all day: meetings, markets, museums, dinners. As many stops as you like, and the car waits while you're inside.

A day in Addis

From $75per day

Starting price. Your exact price is confirmed in your quote.

  • Fuel and driver included
  • Pay in US dollars or your currency
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HoursUp to 10 h
StopsUnlimited
AreaInside Addis
Quick answer

A private driver around Addis Ababa for a full day (up to about 10 hours) starts from $75 per day for the whole car, fuel included, with unlimited stops inside the city. It's the easiest way to see the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Unity Park and Entoto in one day; your exact price is confirmed in your quote.

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What’s included

  • Car, fuel, parking and driver for the day
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
  • As many stops as you like
  • Your driver waits while you visit
  • Help with the bargaining in markets

Not included: Entry tickets · Meals · Trips outside Addis (quoted separately)

On the way

  1. National MuseumLucy and Ethiopia's oldest history, a good first stop.
  2. Holy Trinity CathedralEthiopia's grandest cathedral and Emperor Haile Selassie's tomb.
  3. Unity ParkThe old palace grounds, gardens and museum.
  4. EntotoThe hills above the city, for the view and fresh air.
  5. MerkatoAfrica's biggest open market, best with someone local beside you.

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

Can I change the plan during the day?+

Yes. Tell your driver where you want to go next; stops inside Addis are included.

Can I book a driver for several days?+

Yes. Tell us the dates and we send one fixed price for all of them.

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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Read before you go

Daytime street in Addis Ababa with traffic, a blue-and-white minibus and the Lion of Judah monumentIs it safe

Is Addis Ababa safe for tourists right now?

Yes. Addis Ababa is safe for visitors: daily life carries on as normal and most trips are trouble-free. The conflict is in the north, in the Amhara (including Lalibela) and Tigray regions, where travel isn't advised right now. In Addis, the main things to watch are petty theft and scams, as in any big capital, so keep valuables out of sight and use a car after dark. Bishoftu, Hawassa and the south are open and good to visit.

Updated Oct 2026 · 6 min

View south over the spread of Addis Ababa from the forested slopes of the Entoto hillsWhat to expect

Entoto Park, Addis Ababa: what can you do there and how do you get there?

Entoto Park (Entoto Natural Park) is a large forested park on Mount Entoto, on the northern edge of Addis Ababa, opened on 10 October 2020. You can walk forest trails, enjoy views over the city and pay separately for activities such as horse riding, archery, a zipline and rope courses. Entoto Maryam Church, where Menelik II was crowned in 1889, is nearby. Most visitors go by car and spend two to four hours; bring ID, some cash and a warm layer, and visit in daylight with company.

Updated Oct 2026 · 8 min

Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, 2024What to expect

Does Uber work in Addis Ababa? The apps that do (2026)

No. As of October 2026, neither Uber nor Bolt operates in Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, use local apps instead: RIDE (phone booking 8294), Feres (6090) or Yango. You'll need mobile data, ideally a local SIM so drivers can call you, and small birr notes, as cash is the safest fallback. For night arrivals, full days and trips out of the city, a pre-booked driver is usually easier.

Updated Oct 2026 · 7 min

The Addis Ababa skyline of high-rise towers above green trees under a blue sky with scattered white cloudsWhen to go

Addis Ababa weather by month: what to expect and what to pack

Addis Ababa is mild all year because it sits at about 2,355 m: daytime highs are usually 21–26°C and nights drop to about 7–12°C. The main rains fall from June to September, with rain on most days in July and August, while November to January is dry and sunny with cold nights. Pack layers whatever the month, and a proper rain jacket from June to September.

Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min

A day in Addis: get your exact price.

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