In Ghana, a funeral is rarely a single afternoon. It is often a weekend or longer, with relatives travelling in from Accra, Kumasi, abroad and beyond, and with the final rites frequently held in the family hometown. Getting everyone there safely, on time and with dignity is a practical task that families carry at an already painful time. This guide explains how to plan funeral transport well, which kinds of vehicle suit which needs, and how CarRentalGH can help with saloon cars and 30-seat Coasters, each with a professional driver.
Most families are dealing with grief, a long list of decisions and many relatives who want to help at the same time. Transport is easy to leave until the last minute, and then it becomes stressful. A little planning, ideally before the funeral date is even confirmed, makes a real difference to how the days unfold.
Start by asking a few simple questions: who needs to travel, from where, to which hometown, and on which days? Count the close family who will ride together, the wider group of mourners, and any church or community groups who are coming. Note whether each vehicle is needed for a single run or for the whole weekend.
It also helps to be clear about what a car hire company can and cannot do. CarRentalGH provides passenger cars and 30-seat Coasters, each with a professional driver. We are not a hearse or undertaker service. The hearse and any arrangements for the body should be handled by your funeral home or undertaker. We are glad to work around their timetable so that our vehicles arrive where and when they are needed.
It can also help to name one person in the family who will speak to the transport provider on behalf of the household. This takes a small burden off relatives who are already carrying many responsibilities, and it means that questions about pickup times, route changes or a change of plan go to one place rather than being repeated in several phone calls.
Pre-book a car with a driver or a Kotoka airport pickup — fixed price, agreed before you land.
The bereaved family usually needs a few cars that are comfortable, reliable and easy to get in and out of, driven by someone calm and discreet. The right choice depends on how many people are travelling and how much luggage there is.
Our drivers are professional and punctual. They understand that the family may be tired and emotional, so they keep their manner quiet and helpful. Please tell us the pickup address and time, the places you need to visit, and whether the car should wait between stops. That way the driver can plan the day without the family having to think about it.
Relatives flying in can be collected from Kotoka International Airport, with transfers from GH₵450. Sharing flight times with us in advance means the driver can be waiting when they land.
A funeral brings together far more people than the family alone. Church groups, age-group associations, work colleagues and neighbours often want to travel together, sometimes from Accra to a hometown and back in a single day. For groups like these, a 30-seat Coaster is usually the most practical choice.
The Coaster, from GH₵2,200 per day, carries up to 30 passengers in one vehicle. Compared with several cars, one Coaster keeps the group together, reduces the number of separate journeys, and makes it easier for a church leader or group organiser to keep track of everyone. A few points to consider:
If your group is larger than one Coaster can carry, we can discuss a second vehicle so that everyone still travels together rather than in separate, uncoordinated trips.
Many funerals take place in the family's hometown. That can mean a short drive from Accra or Kasoa, or a longer journey along the coast or inland. Our service area covers Greater Accra, Kotoka Airport, Kasoa, Cape Coast and the surrounding coast, and we serve hometowns within or near that area.
For longer journeys, distance, road conditions, the number of days and the number of vehicles all affect the price. Trips beyond our usual area and long-distance runs are quoted individually. Send us the destination as early as you can and we will give you a clear figure before anything is confirmed.
A few practical tips for the hometown journey:
Many families also find it kind to plan a simple rest stop on longer trips, particularly where older relatives or young children are travelling. A short pause for water and fresh air can make a long day feel much more manageable for everyone on board.
Tell us your dates and trip on WhatsApp and we’ll reply the same day. No payment on the website.
On a funeral day, timing matters. A procession that arrives late, a driver who cannot find the house, or a second car that leaves before the first has returned can cause real distress. Our drivers are professional and punctual: they arrive ahead of the agreed time, keep to the plan, and let you know if anything has to change.
When several vehicles are needed, coordination is the key. A simple plan helps a great deal:
We are happy to help you work out the sequence of vehicles so that each car has a clear role, whether it is carrying the close family, shuttling mourners or collecting relatives from the airport.
Funeral weekends are busy across Accra, Kasoa and Cape Coast. Demand for good saloons, SUVs and Coasters rises quickly, particularly around public holidays and when several funerals fall on the same weekend. The earlier you book, the wider your choice of vehicle and the more time we have to plan the route with you.
When you contact us, please include:
You can pay by Mobile Money, bank transfer or cash. Payment is not taken through the website. We will go over the details and the total with you before the day, so there are no surprises when the family needs to rely on the plan.
If plans change, whether because a burial date moves or because more relatives arrive than expected, let us know as soon as you can. We will do our best to adjust the vehicles and the timings, so that the change is manageable rather than stressful for the family.
No. CarRentalGH provides passenger cars and 30-seat Coasters, each with a professional driver. We are not a hearse or undertaker service. Please arrange the hearse and any arrangements for the body through your funeral home or undertaker. We can coordinate our vehicles around their timetable so the family and mourners travel smoothly.
Yes, for hometowns within or near our service area, which covers Greater Accra, Kotoka Airport, Kasoa, Cape Coast and the surrounding coast. Trips beyond that area and long-distance runs are quoted individually. Tell us the destination, the number of people and the return time, and we will give you a clear quote.
Our Coaster has 30 seats and is available from GH₵2,200 per day. It suits church members, age-group associations and extended family travelling together. For the close family, the Corolla, RAV4 and Prado give a more private and comfortable ride, with the RAV4 and Prado offering more room for luggage. If your group is larger than one Coaster can carry, we can discuss a second vehicle.
Yes. Funeral weekends are busy, and good vehicles and Coasters book up quickly. Contact us as soon as the date is confirmed, and share your pickup times and return plans so we can plan the day with you rather than at the last minute.
For the close family we offer the Toyota Corolla from GH₵800 per day, the Toyota RAV4 from GH₵1,200 per day and the Toyota Prado from GH₵1,600 per day. Every hire includes a professional, punctual driver. Airport pickups at Kotoka International Airport start from GH₵450.
Book by WhatsApp on +233 24 915 1503 or by email at info@carrentalgh.com. Share your date, pickup point, destination, number of passengers and vehicle preference. Payment is not taken on the website. You can pay by Mobile Money, bank transfer or cash.
Planning a funeral and need dependable transport for your family or mourners? WhatsApp us on +233 24 915 1503 or email info@carrentalgh.com. Tell us the date, pickup point, hometown and number of people, and we will help you plan the day with care and a clear quote.