Average cost of trip to Ethiopia

A lot of people want to visit Ethiopia and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.

✈ Cost of flights to Ethiopia from

How much does it cost to fly to Ethiopia? High season for flights to Ethiopia spans from July to August — prepare to pay $747.00 and more for your return flight to Ethiopia. The period from September to November is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $534.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Ethiopia

How much do hotels charge per night in Ethiopia? High season in Ethiopia runs from August to January. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $28.00. Low season spans from February to May. You can get a room for a night for as low as $16.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $26.45 per night, but prices can go up to 5% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Ethiopia

How much does food in Ethiopia cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Ethiopia is Br0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Ethiopia would cost you around Br701.75 ($12.80). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around Br317.43 ($5.79). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.

How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in Ethiopia is around Br16.45 ($0.30). A soft drink is around Br19.74 ($0.36) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around Br49.89 ($0.91) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are Br69.08 ($1.26) per cocktail.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Ethiopia

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Ethiopia?

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Ethiopia

How much does airport transfer cost in Ethiopia? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately Br54.28 ($0.99).

☀ Weather in Ethiopia

The hottest season in Ethiopia runs from January to May. The average temperature is around 26 °C. The rainy season is from June to September with average rainfall of 162mm.