African Car RentalA Service Beyond ExpectationsAddis Ababa
A chauffeured executive line for occasions that call for presence, and a quiet electric SUV line built for the daily rhythm of meetings, delegations and airport runs.
The default choice for delegation convoys and highland routes — commanding, unshakeable, and instantly recognized at every checkpoint.
Reserved for state visits, board meetings and evenings that deserve a quieter cabin — chauffeured, air-conditioned, and immaculately kept.
A plusher alternative to the Land Cruiser — three rows of leather, a hushed cabin, and enough presence for any arrival.
An electric alternative to the diesel convoy — silent, quick, and just as at ease outside a hotel lobby as a summit venue.
Built for delegations that travel as a group — three rows of space wrapped in a genuinely calm ride.
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The efficient daily driver — for site visits, single-passenger transfers and anyone who wants Toyota reliability, electrified.
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A compact electric SUV for single-officer transport and city errands — efficient, easy to park, and quick to charge overnight.
The single-motor sibling to our ID.6 — a nimble electric SUV for solo travel and shorter trips across the city.
Missions, embassies and international organisations based in Addis Ababa get preferential rates, invoiced billing and chauffeurs briefed on summit-week protocol.
Tell us your dates, your route and your headcount — we'll have a car and a chauffeur waiting at Bole or your office door.
Five classes, one standard of upkeep: Executive, SUVs, Vans, Coaster Buses and full-size City Tour Buses. Every vehicle is late-model, dealer-maintained, and available with a driver on request. Rates below are indicative — request a quote for your exact dates.
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Our most-requested vehicle for VIP airport transfer and highland travel outside the capital — powerful, imposing, and dependable on rough tarmac.
Our flagship sedan, reserved for state visits, official delegations and events where a quiet cabin and a sharp exterior both matter.
Our newest flagship SUV — quieter and plusher than the Land Cruiser, with three rows of leather and enough presence for any arrival.
For executives who want presence without the diesel rumble — fast off the line, beautifully finished, and available with a chauffeur for the same events as our Land Cruisers.
A compact electric SUV for single-officer transport and city errands — efficient, easy to park, and quick to charge overnight.
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The efficient daily driver — for site visits, single-passenger transfers and anyone who wants Toyota reliability, electrified.
A dependable, well-equipped petrol SUV for city meetings and everyday errands — a practical, lower-cost alternative to our electric line.
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A familiar, easy-to-service compact SUV for renters who want a comfortable, no-surprises ride around the city.
Our people-mover for airport groups, staff transport and small teams that need everyone — and their luggage — in one vehicle.
Our second mini bus option — a high-roof Hiace with stand-up cabin space, ideal for hotel-to-venue shuttles and group airport transfers.
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Our 22-seat minicoach for conference shuttles, airport groups and tour parties — air-conditioned and driven by an experienced coach driver.
A second Coaster in the fleet, so back-to-back conference days or multi-group arrivals never have to compete for the same bus.
Our full-size touring coach for large delegations, conference transfers and city tours — reclining seats, air conditioning, and a professional coach driver.
Rates shown are indicative starting prices in USD, exclusive of fuel/charging and airport surcharge where applicable. Long-term and monthly leases available — see AU & Embassy Rentals for mission pricing.
A separate fleet, separate booking desk, and separate pricing for the African Union, foreign missions, consulates and international NGOs based in Addis Ababa — built around the way diplomatic offices actually move.
Discounted day, weekly and monthly rates for accredited AU delegations, embassies, consulates and UN-affiliated agencies.
Background-checked drivers fluent in English, French and Amharic, briefed on protocol, motorcade spacing and summit-week road closures.
Monthly invoicing, purchase-order billing and multi-currency payment for missions that can't run cars through a personal card.
A chauffeur at the Bole arrivals gate with a name board, luggage handling, and a car already running with the AC set right.
Drivers who have worked AU Summit season and know how to hold formation, reroute around closures, and stay on schedule.
Monthly and annual leasing for missions that want a dedicated, consistently maintained vehicle rather than a rotating rental.
Indicative rates for accredited AU, embassy, consular and NGO accounts. Final pricing depends on contract length and route.
| Vehicle | Best for | Normal Day Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Land Cruiser | VIP transfer, convoy, upcountry travel | from $150 / day |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Ambassador & head-of-mission transfer | from $190 / day |
| BYD Tang L | Field visits, staff transport | from $140 / day |
| Volkswagen ID.6 X | Delegation shuttle, low-emission travel | from $105 / day |
| Toyota bZ4X & other SUVs | Single-officer daily transport | from $90 / day |
| Hyundai Minivan | Small delegations, capacity 10 people | from $120 / day |
| Coaster Bus | Conference shuttle, capacity 22 people | from $160 / day |
| Full-Size City Tour Bus | Large delegations, capacity 45 people | from $300 / day |
Rates apply to accounts verified as an accredited mission, embassy, consulate, AU organ or registered NGO. Chauffeur, fuel and insurance terms are confirmed at contract signing.
"During Summit week we needed six vehicles on eight hours' notice, each one on time and each driver briefed on the closures. African Car Rental has never made that feel difficult."
— Protocol & Logistics Officer, international organisation based in Addis AbabaShare your organisation's accreditation and expected usage, and our diplomatic desk will send a tailored rate card within one business day.
African Car Rental started with a simple observation: business travelers, diplomats and NGO teams arriving at Bole International Airport needed more than a generic rental counter — they needed a car and a driver who already understood Addis Ababa's roads, its checkpoints, and its calendar of summits and state visits.
Today that means a full fleet, not just a car list: an executive line of Land Cruisers, Mercedes-Benz sedans and electric SUVs for occasions that call for presence, everyday SUVs for the quieter work of getting a team from one meeting to the next, and vans, Coaster buses and full-size touring coaches for the groups, delegations and conferences that outgrow a single car.
Every year, AU Summit week brings the same problem across the city: rental prices spike hard as operators chase short-term demand. We take the opposite approach — our summit-week rates run roughly 40% below the market spike, published upfront rather than negotiated case by case. It's a discount that compounds fast: a team booking three or more cars for the week saves real money over what they'd pay anyone chasing summit-week prices.
Every car is late-model and dealer-serviced — no vehicle stays in the fleet past its recommended service window.
Chauffeurs are background-checked and briefed before their first booking, not after their first complaint.
Dispatch runs around the clock — flights land at odd hours in Addis Ababa, and so do we.
Our rates run about 40% below the market during AU Summit week — a real discount when demand — and everyone else's prices — peak.
Call or write for a standard booking, or send a request below — for mission and embassy accounts, mention your organisation and we'll route you to our diplomatic desk.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — with 24/7 pickup at Bole International Airport.
Dispatch: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Office & sales desk: 08:00–19:00 daily.