For work that mixes people and payload over rough ground, nothing beats a double-cab pickup. Here’s the range we hire, what they’re best for, and what they cost.
GHThe CarRentalGH Team Updated 18 October 2026 · 5 min read
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Across Ghana’s construction sites, farms and mines, one vehicle shows up more than any other: the double-cab pickup. It carries a crew in the cab and a load in the bed, shrugs off rough roads, and keeps running far from any garage. For any job that combines people and payload over difficult ground, the pickup is the default — and we hire the full range, led by the legendary Toyota Hilux.
Why hire a pickup
A pickup does what no SUV or saloon can: carry a serious load alongside the passengers, in an open or covered bed, over terrain that would defeat a lighter vehicle. Add real ground clearance and 4x4 on the right versions, and it’s built for exactly the conditions site work, agriculture and upcountry travel throw at it. It’s the vehicle you hire when the job matters more than the looks.
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The pickup range
Toyota Hilux Double Cab — the benchmark for reliability and toughness; see our full Hilux guide.
Nissan Navara — a capable, comfortable alternative with a strong load bed.
Mitsubishi L200 — a proven, hard-working double cab.
Pickup rates
Option
Guide rate / day
Self-drive
GH₵ 1,300
With a driver
GH₵ 1,500
Fuel (usually diesel) is extra, and self-drive carries a refundable deposit. For jobs running weeks or months, ask for a long-term rate. See the full fleet on the rates page.
Book a pickup
Tell us the job, the terrain and the dates and we’ll match the right pickup — 2WD or 4x4, self-drive or with a driver.
Construction and site work — crew and materials on unfinished roads.
Agriculture and farms — reaching fields and hauling produce or equipment.
Mining and industry — the Western Region standard; see our industry guide.
NGO and field projects — a team plus supplies; our NGO guide.
How to book
Tell us where and how you’ll use it, whether you need 2WD or 4x4, self-drive or a driver, and your dates. We’ll confirm the right pickup and one clear price. No payment on the website.
Rates are guide figures reviewed October 2026, before fuel and deposit. Specification (2WD/4x4, transmission, bed) varies; confirm when booking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a pickup truck in Ghana?
Yes. We hire double-cab pickups — the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi L200 — self-drive or with a driver, for site work, farms, cargo and upcountry trips.
How much does a pickup cost to hire in Ghana?
Around GH₵ 1,300/day self-drive and GH₵ 1,500 with a driver, before fuel. Long-term and project rates bring the daily cost down.
What is a pickup best used for?
Work that combines people and payload over rough ground — construction, farms, mining, NGO field projects and upcountry trips with cargo. The open load bed is what sets it apart from an SUV.
Do pickups come with four-wheel drive?
We offer both 2WD and 4x4 versions depending on your terrain. Tell us how rough the routes are and we'll match the right one — 4x4 for serious off-road and site conditions.
Which pickup is best?
The Toyota Hilux is the benchmark for reliability and resale of parts across Ghana, with the Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi L200 as capable alternatives.
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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.
