Koforidua — ‘Kof-town’ — is the cool, green capital of the Eastern Region and a perfect base for its hills and waterfalls. Here’s how to hire a car or driver there, and what it costs.
Up in the cool green hills north of Accra, Koforidua — universally known as “Kof-town” — is the relaxed capital of the Eastern Region and one of the best bases in southern Ghana for a few days of hills, waterfalls and fresh air. The town has a famous market and an easygoing pace, and within a short drive lie some of the region’s loveliest sights. A hire car makes the whole green corner of the Eastern Region yours to explore.
Koforidua’s value is as a hub: the Eastern Region’s best outings — waterfalls, gardens, the Volta lake — are all short drives from town, but they are spread out and awkward to reach by public transport. With a car, or a car and a local driver, you link them into easy days and move at your own pace through the cooler hill country. For anyone wanting to see more than the town itself, wheels are essential.
Our Accra to Koforidua guide covers the drive up and the wider area.
The roads around Koforidua are good, so a saloon is comfortable; a family touring several sights might prefer an SUV for space. Self-drive or a driver both work — the roads are easy enough to drive yourself, but a driver lets you enjoy the hill scenery and hop between sights without navigating.
Guide rates: a saloon around GH₵ 800 self-drive or GH₵ 900 with a driver, an SUV around GH₵ 1,200–1,300, before fuel and any out-of-town charge; full list on our rates page. We can deliver the car to you in Koforidua and arrange one-way hire to or from Accra.
Tell us your dates, what you want to see and self-drive or driver. We’ll match the right vehicle and confirm one clear price.
Tell us your dates, what you want to explore, your group size, and self-drive or a driver. We’ll confirm the vehicle, deliver it to you, and give one clear price in cedis or your currency — Mobile Money, transfer or cash, nothing taken on the website.
Rates and distances are guide figures reviewed October 2026. Delivery and one-way hire are quoted on the route. Availability varies; confirm when booking.