Capital city in Greater Accra, Ghana
Getting around Accra
How to get around Accra
Bolt and Uber are the easiest ways around; trotros are cheap but confusing. Traffic is heavy at rush hour, so plan extra time.
Ways to get around Accra
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt / Uber / Yango | 40–100 GHS for 5 km | Price shown upfront; surge at rush hour and rain |
| Trotro minibus | 3–12 GHS | Cheap shared vans; ask locals for the route |
| Taxi | 60–150 GHS | Negotiate before riding; no meters |
| STC / VIP coaches | 80–200 GHS | Intercity buses to Cape Coast, Kumasi and Takoradi |
Ride-hailing apps in Accra
A 5 km ride costs about GH₵40–100 ($3.4–8.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Cheapest and widest coverage; also bike rides |
| Uber | Reliable cars; cash or card |
| Yango | Another option; fewer drivers |
- Street taxis do not use meters; settle a price first. Apps remove haggling and give a trip record.
Arriving in Accra
Kotoka International (ACC)
Bolt or Uber 80–200 GHS to Osu or Airport City, 15–40 min depending on traffic. Official airport taxis cost more; arrange hotel pickups after midnight.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Okada motorbike taxis are illegal in Accra but still used. Rentals are rare; traffic and potholes make riding risky.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences and an IDP are accepted for short stays; police checkpoints are frequent, so carry both with your passport copy.
- Onward travel in Ghana: Intercity coaches (STC, VIP/VVIP) link Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale; tro-tro minibuses are cheap but slow. Domestic flights serve Kumasi, Tamale and Takoradi.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Accra?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber, Yango.
What's the best way to get around Accra?
Bolt and Uber are the easiest ways around; trotros are cheap but confusing. Traffic is heavy at rush hour, so plan extra time.
How do I get from the airport to Accra?
Bolt or Uber 80–200 GHS to Osu or Airport City, 15–40 min depending on traffic. Official airport taxis cost more; arrange hotel pickups after midnight.
Is Accra walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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