Addis Ababa Car Hire

Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia. Founded in 1886 after the Empress Taytu Betul chose the site, it has grown rapidly ever since. Addis Ababa lies at the base of Mount Entoto and it enjoys a subtropical highland climate with warm temperatures year round.

Hiring a car in Addis Ababa

When you visit Addis Ababa car hire is a great way to get around. Most of the roads are in good condition, but street signs are few which can make navigating a little difficult. There are various airlines that provide cheap Addis Ababa flights and you can also get car hire from Addis Ababa Airport when you land.

Places to visit in Addis Ababa

There is lots to see and do in Addis Ababa and staying in one of the many hotels in Addis Ababa will put you in the centre of it all. The Ethiopian National Museum houses Lucy, the early hominid skeleton found in Ethiopia in 1974 and the Merkato district is home to the biggest market in Africa as well as the impressive Anwar Mosque. Medhane Alem Church is worth a visit too, although it's a little way out of the city, but there is plenty of cheap Addis Ababa car hire available to help you get about.