Need wheels for the least money? Economy hire is the way. Here are the cheapest cars to rent in Ghana, what they cost, and how to keep the total down.
GHThe CarRentalGH Team Updated 18 October 2026 · 5 min read
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Not every trip needs a big car or a big budget. If your priority is simply reliable wheels for the least money — for city errands, a solo trip, or a longer stay where every cedi counts — economy hire is the answer. These are the smallest, most fuel-efficient cars in the fleet, the cheapest to rent and the cheapest to run, and for a huge number of journeys in Ghana they’re all the car you need.
What economy hire is
Economy cars are compact, efficient saloons and hatchbacks built for everyday driving. They’re easy to park in tight Accra spaces, nippy in traffic, cheap on fuel and reliable. What you give up — space, ground clearance, prestige — usually doesn’t matter for city and tarmac trips, which is exactly where most economy rentals go.
Economy Car Hire — car hire across Ghana with CarRentalGH Photo via Wikimedia Commons — replace with your own
The economy cars
Toyota Yaris / Vitz (or Kia Rio) — the cheapest option, a frugal compact ideal for the city; see our Yaris guide.
Toyota Corolla (or Hyundai Elantra, Kia Cerato) — a roomier economical saloon with more space for a little more money; our Corolla guide.
Economy rates
Car
Self-drive / day
With driver / day
Airport transfer
Toyota Yaris / Vitz
GH₵ 500
GH₵ 700
GH₵ 450
Toyota Corolla
GH₵ 800
GH₵ 900
GH₵ 450
Fuel is extra and self-drive carries a refundable deposit, but economy cars sip fuel, so the total stays low. For the lowest overall cost, see our cheap car rental guide and the full rates page.
Book an economy car
Tell us your dates and we’ll confirm the cheapest car for your trip — one clear price, self-drive or with a driver.
Match the car to the trip — don’t pay for an SUV you don’t need in the city.
Book by the week or month — the daily rate drops; see our weekly and monthly guides.
Self-drive if you’re confident — you save the driver’s fee.
Choose the frugal engine — a Yaris’s fuel saving adds up over a long stay.
How to book
Tell us your dates and whether you want self-drive or a driver — and the duration for a weekly or monthly rate. We’ll confirm the car and one clear price. No payment on the website.
Rates are guide figures reviewed October 2026, before fuel and deposit. Weekly and monthly rates are lower.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest car to rent in Ghana?
The Toyota Yaris or Vitz (or Kia Rio) is the cheapest, from around GH₵ 500/day self-drive. It's also the cheapest to run, thanks to its frugal engine.
How much is economy car hire in Ghana?
Guide rates: Yaris/Vitz from GH₵ 500/day self-drive (GH₵ 700 with driver), Corolla from GH₵ 800 (GH₵ 900 with driver). Fuel is extra; weekly and monthly rates are lower.
Is an economy car good for Ghana?
For city driving, solo travellers and couples, and good tarmac, yes — economical, easy to park and reliable. For rough upcountry roads or groups, choose an SUV, 7-seater or bus.
How can I rent a car cheaply in Ghana?
Match the car to the trip, book by the week or month for a lower daily rate, self-drive if you're confident, and choose a frugal economy car. See our cheap car rental guide.
Can I get an economy car with a driver?
Yes — a Yaris with a driver is around GH₵ 700/day and a Corolla around GH₵ 900, if you'd rather not drive in Accra traffic yourself.
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The CarRentalGH Team
Written by the CarRentalGH team in Accra. We rent cars, run airport pickups and drive clients across all sixteen regions of Ghana every week, so these guides come from the road, not a desk.
