Car Rental in Accra: Companies, Costs and Tips Before You Hire

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Hiring a car in Accra gives you freedom to move around the city, attend events, or road-trip to Cape Coast, Aburi or the Volta Region on your own schedule. Many visitors, and plenty of residents planning weddings or business trips, choose a car with a driver to avoid the stress of Accra traffic.

Below are car rental companies listed on SeekGhana. Details can change, so please call ahead to confirm opening hours, prices and availability before you go. Each listing page has the phone number and map location.

Car rental companies in Accra

• KAS Royal ( Car Rental Company in Accra): a car rental company in Accra.
• Eskel Car Rental's And Tours: car rentals and tours.
• Aaaaa Blanco Car Rentals and Tours Ltd: car rentals and tours.
• Alabaster Car Rentals & Tours Ltd.: car rentals and tours.
• Sputnik Car Hire Gh. Ltd.: car hire in Accra.
• Ghana Car Rentals: a car rental service.
• Akwaaba Tourism & Car Rental: tourism and car rental, handy if you're combining a hire with sightseeing.
• Discount Car Rentals: a car rental option to compare on price.
• Ease n Grace Car Rentals: another rental company to add to your shortlist.

Self-drive or with a driver?

With a driver is popular in Accra. A local driver knows the roads, shortcuts and parking, and deals with police checkpoints. It is often the better choice for first-time visitors, weddings and long trips.

Self-drive suits confident drivers who know Ghana. You'll usually need a valid driving licence (an International Driving Permit is often requested for foreign licences), and companies may set a minimum age.

What to ask before you hire

• Total price: Is it per day or per trip? Are fuel, the driver's allowance, tolls and overtime included?
• Deposit: How much, how is it paid, and when is it refunded?
• Insurance: What does it cover, and what is your liability if there is damage?
• Mileage and travel limits: Can you take the car outside Greater Accra?
• Vehicle: Ask for the make, model and year, and whether it has working air conditioning.
• Breakdown support: What happens if the car breaks down on the road?

Practical tips

Inspect the car. Before you drive off, walk around the vehicle with the agent and photograph any scratches or dents. Check the tyres, spare tyre, and that the A/C works.

Get it in writing. Ask for a written agreement or invoice showing the agreed price, dates and conditions.

Book early for peak dates. December, Easter and wedding season weekends get busy, and SUVs and luxury cars go first.

Plan for traffic. Leave plenty of time for airport runs, especially in the evening rush.

Pay safely. Avoid sending large deposits to an individual you cannot identify. Use the company's official account or pay at their office.

Popular trips from Accra by car

With a hired car, many of Ghana's highlights are within reach. Cape Coast and Elmina castles are about three to four hours west, and the trip can include Kakum National Park's canopy walk. Aburi Botanical Gardens in the Akuapem hills is an easy half-day trip. Akosombo and the Volta Lake are about two hours north-east, and Ada Foah, where the Volta meets the sea, is great for a weekend. Ask your rental company whether the price changes for trips outside Greater Accra.

Find more transport services

SeekGhana also lists travel agencies, tour operators and driving schools. Search SeekGhana for more transport options in Accra.

This guide is based on SeekGhana listings at the time of writing. Details may change, and inclusion is not an endorsement. Always contact the business directly to confirm.

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