Approximate figures by road. Times change with traffic, weather and roadworks.
| Route | Distance | Driving time | Suggested vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accra to Cape Coast and Elmina | 145 km | about 3 hours | Saloon or SUV |
| Accra to Kumasi | 250 km | about 5 hours | Saloon or SUV |
| Accra to Takoradi | 225 km | about 4.5 hours | Saloon or SUV |
| Accra to Akosombo and the Volta Lake | 105 km | about 2 hours | Saloon or SUV |
| Accra to Ho and the Volta Region | 160 km | about 3.5 hours | SUV or 4x4 |
| Accra to Tamale | 620 km | 11 to 12 hours | 4x4 with driver |
| Tamale to Mole National Park | 145 km | about 2.5 hours | 4x4 with driver |
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Fuel is estimated from typical consumption and the pump price shown, which you can change. Hire is the daily guide rate in Accra. The out-of-town charge and the driver's lodging on overnight trips are added in your quote.
You pay the normal daily rate for the car, plus an out-of-town charge that depends on how far you go and the state of the road. Fuel is paid as you travel.
With a driver on an overnight trip, you also cover his lodging and meals. We put all of it in one quote, so you know the total before you leave.
Daily guide rates in Accra. The out-of-town charge is added in your quote.
SUVor similar: Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson
Higher ground clearance and a bigger boot. A good match for families and weekend trips.
4x4or similar: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Seven seats and four-wheel drive for the Kumasi road, the Volta hills and rough feeder roads.
4x4or similar: Mitsubishi Pajero
The 4x4 most project teams and NGOs ask for. Comfortable on long days out of town.
MinibusToyota Hiace, Mercedes Sprinter or similar
Airport groups, church outings, family trips and staff shuttles.
About five hours for the 250 km, depending on traffic leaving Accra and roadworks along the way. Leave early in the morning.
Not for Cape Coast, Takoradi or Kumasi, where a saloon is fine. For Mole National Park, the Volta hills, the far north and rural roads in the rainy season, take a 4x4.
The daily rate with a driver for each day, an out-of-town charge for the route, fuel, and the driver's lodging and meals on nights away. We add it up for you in one quote.
Yes. Our drivers know the castles, Kakum, the waterfalls and the good places to stop and eat on the way.
Send your route and dates. We reply with the car and one all-in price.
