The 6 Best Private Car Days in Ethiopia

1.Authentic Addis Ababa Experience with Local Guide & Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 7 hours · from $75Our pick

Spend seven hours seeing Addis Ababa with a private guide and driver. Visit Lucy at the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Mercato, Entoto Mountain, and a local café. Your guide may also arrange Ethiopian food, a coffee ceremony, or time with a local family. Guides speak English, French, Spanish, or Amharic.

“The name says it all: it doesn't get more authentic than this! Guide Getahun and his driver Adis will give you an unparalleled impression of Addis Ababa in 8 hours. I had a wonderful day and am taking away many great memories.”

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2.Car Rental with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews Top rated

Arrange a private car and experienced driver for one day or up to 100 days in Addis Ababa and beyond. Your group of up to four gets an air-conditioned vehicle, fuel, parking, insurance, and free mileage. Use the service for city trips, business, sightseeing, or longer routes such as Omo Valley and Harar.

“We had excellent service as we have been working together for more than 10 years. Probably one of the best travel service providers in Adfis Ababa. I strongly recommend for anyone.”

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3.Bole Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Start at Bole Addis Ababa International Airport or your hotel, then visit the National Museum, Entoto Mountain, St. George Cathedral, and Unity Park. You get a private vehicle and guide for your group, with museum admission included. The tour lasts about 3 to 5 hours and costs $25 for up to three people.

“I had a horrible experience with Ethiopian Airlines due to their complete negligence in handling my missing baggage. It has been [X] days, and my luggage is still missing, with no real updates or solutions from their customer service team.”

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4.Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $124

Spend about three hours with Hilena, a native of Addis Ababa, in her family kitchen. Depending on your booking, visit the Sansusi market first, help choose ingredients, cook two Ethiopian dishes, share a home meal, and finish with Ethiopian coffee. Her brother translates throughout.

“Probably one of the best tours I’ve Best tour yet! Teresa and her family were so nice, we had a great time watching, visiting and sampling. I would highly recommend this!!!”

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5.Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Meet an English-speaking driver at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, then ride privately to your hotel in an air-conditioned Toyota Corolla or minivan. Drivers such as Solomon, Ashu, and Ermiyas provide luggage help, bottled water, snacks, and optional supermarket stops. Service runs 24 hours.

“Outstanding car service; prompt and reliable. Driver was professional and personable! Highly recommend!”

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6.City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $35Best value

Arrange a private transfer between Bole International Airport and your hotel, or start from another Addis Ababa location. The roughly 40-minute service includes pickup and a return to the meeting point. City sightseeing may include St. George’s Cathedral with guide Eshetu, but confirm the exact plan before booking.

“We had a wonderful time we enjoy the tour rotate ethiopian tours. Its great services and hospitality and nice guide and nice driver thanks.”

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