Average cost of trip to Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

A lot of people want to visit Addis Ababa (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 Addis Ababa from

How much does it cost to fly to Addis Ababa? High season for flights to Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) spans from July to August — prepare to pay $737.00 and more for your return flight to Addis Ababa (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 $527.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Addis Ababa

How much do hotels charge per night in Addis Ababa? High season in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) runs from February to February. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $321.00. Low season spans from July to October. You can get a room for a night for as low as $75.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

3*, 4* Hotels. Double rooms in 3*, 4* Hotels cost around $129.58 per night, but prices can go up to 147% higher during high season.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $26.00 per night, but prices can go up to 1134% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Addis Ababa

How much does food in Addis Ababa cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Addis Ababa is Br0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Addis Ababa would cost you around Br163.00 ($3.14). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around Br273.57 ($5.27). 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 Addis Ababa is around Br16.09 ($0.31). A soft drink is around Br17.13 ($0.33) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around Br39.45 ($0.76) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are Br64.89 ($1.25) per cocktail.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Addis Ababa

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Addis Ababa?

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Addis Ababa

How much does airport transfer cost in Addis Ababa? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately Br156.77 ($3.02).

☀ Weather in Addis Ababa

The hottest season in Addis Ababa 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.