The average price of a 7-day trip to Addis Abeba is $1,265 for a solo traveler, $2,272 for a couple, and $4,259 for a family of 4. Addis Abeba hotels range from $26 to $214 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $260 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bole International Airport (ADD) are between $912 and $1,254 per person for economy flights and $2,862 to $3,935 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $55 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Addis Abeba, ET
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ADD and stay in a Addis Abeba hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Addis Abeba is usually early to mid September.
Average Addis Abeba Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Addis Abeba for a week is $929-$1,771($133-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $555 to $1,104 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Addis Abeba for a week is $2,380-$3,560($340-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,110 to $2,208 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Addis Abeba for a week is $3,218-$6,520($460-$931 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,220 to $4,416 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $94 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $45 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Addis Abeba
How cheap can you make a vacation to Addis Abeba? The cheapest trip to Addis Abeba is about $108 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 21% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $21.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Addis Abeba for a week is $759-$1,632($108-$233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $555 to $1,104 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Addis Abeba for a week is $1,398-$2,904($200-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,110 to $2,208 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Addis Abeba for a week is $2,748-$5,664($393-$809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,220 to $4,416 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Addis Abeba cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Addis Abeba Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Addis Abeba.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Addis Abeba for a week is $2,104-$5,995($301-$856 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,299 to $2,296 for first class
Lodging: $77 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $494 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Addis Abeba for a week is $3,746-$9,026($535-$1,289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,598 to $4,592 for first class
Lodging: $77 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $494 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Addis Abeba for a week is $7,492-$16,570($1,070-$2,367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,196 to $9,184 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $428 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $390 to $741 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Addis Abeba Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Addis Abeba is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Addis Abeba due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Addis Abeba Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Addis Abeba hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Addis Abeba.
Flight Costs to Addis Abeba
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,254 average in mid December to a low of $912 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $905. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Addis Abeba our data includes 211 originating airports, and 96 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Addis Abeba from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $7,841 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) in Nairobi (Kenya) at an average of just $197.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Friday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Addis Abeba, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $342, so you can easily save about 38% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Addis Abeba can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $365 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.