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.
Confirmed for the summit period — published now so delegations can budget before arrival. Full mission rate card below.
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.