Ethiopia Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Ethiopia Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for $ 1.60, plus $ 0.50 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa To Bole International Airport	4 USD
Addis Ababa To Kuruftu	47 USD
Bole International Airport To Hilton Addis Ababa	3 USD

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Ethiopia

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Ethiopia

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

1.6USD

Price per KM

0.5 USD

Waiting time per hour

3USD

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from Addis Ababa hotel to the airport and the ride is 5 km. You’re traveling by day, and you have 1 luggage. You total price will be 4.1 USD.

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Ethiopia taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Ethiopia?

A 5km ride in Ethiopia costs about 4.1 USD. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi in Ethiopia?

You can stop a taxi on the street in Ethiopia or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Ethiopia as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around in Ethiopia?

if you can’t find a taxi Ethiopia or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi fare in Ethiopia?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Ethiopia taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Ethiopia.

What’s the price of Taxi in Ethiopia per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Ethiopia is 1.6 USD. Each KM is then priced at 0.5 USD. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 3.0 USD per hour.

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