A1 Car Rental
Toyota Hiace High-Roof Super GL
Van · 2022 · groups, families and luggage
from$58/ day
≈ ETB
Addis Ababa · Ethiopia
Car rental in Addis Ababa — with or without a driver
Clean, well-maintained cars from USD 25 a day. Bole Airport transfers at a flat USD 25. Book in minutes on WhatsApp.
- No deposit when you book with a driver
- Hotel and airport pickup
- Pay in USD, Birr, card or Telebirr
BYD Sealion 05 · 2025Our fleet
Daily rates. Weekly and monthly discounts available — ask for a quote.
Book this car
Two ways to rent
Self-drive
- Valid driving licence (an international permit is recommended)
- Copy of your passport
- Refundable security deposit
- Pick up at our office in Kera, or we deliver the car to your hotel
With a professional driver
- No deposit required
- English- and Amharic-speaking drivers who know the city
- Pickup from your hotel, home or Bole Airport
- Transparent quote before you confirm
Bole Airport transfer — USD 25 flat
Within 10 km of Bole International Airport, in any available vehicle. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a name board, 24 hours a day. Send us your flight number on WhatsApp and we take care of the rest.
Book an airport pickup$25ADD · BOLE · 24/7
Why travellers choose A1
01
Honest pricing
Rates quoted in USD and Birr, confirmed before you book.
02
24/7 WhatsApp support
A real person answers, day or night.
03
Clean, inspected cars
Every vehicle is checked and cleaned before handover.
04
Built for visitors
Diaspora, tourists, NGOs, embassies and business travellers.
Pay a deposit online
Secure card payment in USD via Stripe. We will confirm the amount on WhatsApp first.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a car in Addis Ababa?
Compact from USD 25 a day, sedan from USD 35, SUV from USD 42 and van from USD 58. Bole Airport transfer is a flat USD 25 within 10 km. Weekly and monthly rentals are discounted.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
For self-drive, yes: a refundable security deposit plus a copy of your passport. If you book with one of our drivers, no deposit is required.
Can I rent a car with a driver?
Yes. Professional, English- and Amharic-speaking drivers from USD 25 a day on top of the vehicle rate. Your driver picks you up at your hotel, home or the airport.
Do you do airport pickups?
Yes, 24/7. A flat USD 25 within 10 km of Bole International Airport with any available vehicle. Send us your flight number and we track your arrival.
Can I travel outside Addis Ababa?
Yes. We arrange day trips and multi-day journeys to Bishoftu, Adama, Hawassa, Lalibela and other destinations. Tell us your route and we will quote it.
What documents do I need?
Self-drive: a valid driving licence and a copy of your passport. With a driver: just a valid ID at pickup.
How can I pay?
Cash (USD or Birr), bank transfer, Telebirr, CBE Birr, and Visa or Mastercard. You can also pay a deposit online by card.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram at +251 92 116 3852, call the same number, or email [email protected]. We confirm availability and price within minutes.
Where do I collect the car?
At our location on Fitawrari Damtew Street in the Kera area of Addis Ababa, or we deliver to your hotel. An A1 team member hands over the keys and does a short walk-around with you.
Contact and booking
Open 24 hours, every day.
- Phone
- +251 92 116 3852
- wa.me/251921163852
- Telegram
- +251 92 116 3852
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Fitawrari Damtew St, Addis Ababa 1000, Ethiopia
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