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Ghana Trip Cost Calculator

Ghana is West Africa's easiest first stop — friendly, English-speaking, with a rich heritage trail. Accra is increasingly expensive; the rest of the country remains affordable.

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Trip style

Three-star Accra hotels, private driver, Cape Coast historical tour.

Activities & experiences

Daily cost by trip style

Per-person, per-day spending in Ghana. Mid-range and luxury assume double occupancy for accommodation; budget assumes per-bed.

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
AccommodationUSD 25USD 100USD 350
Food & drinkUSD 12USD 30USD 70
Local transportUSD 20USD 50USD 100
IncidentalsUSD 10USD 25USD 50
Daily totalUSD 67USD 205USD 570

Ghana budget wisdom

1

Tro-tros are a fraction of taxi prices for adventurous travelers.

2

Mole is the easiest West African safari — elephants you can walk near.

3

December (Detty Rave / Afrochella season) is the most expensive time to visit Accra.

Keep planning your Ghana trip

First

Check Ghana visa requirements

Pick your nationality to see whether you need a visa, an eTA, an e-visa, or nothing at all.

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