Ghana
English is the official language, so communication is easy across Ghana. Getting around Accra and Kumasi runs on ride-hailing — Bolt, Uber, and Yango all compete, with Bolt usually the cheapest and most widely available, while trotros (shared minibuses) and negotiated taxis fill the gaps. Mobile data is cheap on MTN; pick up a local SIM or eSIM since coverage and load-shedding ('dumsor') can make WiFi unreliable.
🚖Rideshare & Taxi
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European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.
Usually the cheapest and most available ride-hailing app in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi.
The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.
Reliable alternative to Bolt in Accra and Kumasi; useful when Bolt surge-prices.
Driver-negotiated rideshare popular in Latin America, Africa, Central Asia, Pakistan.
Third option in Accra — set your own fare and negotiate directly with drivers when Bolt and Uber surge.
🗺️Navigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Works for main roads and landmarks; many addresses are informal, so share a pin or use GhanaPost GPS codes.
📱Messaging
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The dominant messenger in Europe, Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa.
The default messaging app — drivers, guesthouses, tours, and businesses all run on it.
🍱Food Delivery
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Food and grocery delivery from the company behind Bolt rides — a separate app, in selected cities across Europe and Africa.
Main food and grocery delivery in Accra since Glovo left in 2024 — a separate app from Bolt rides.
✈️Travel Planning
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Largest hotel inventory globally with free-cancellation default filter.
Widest hotel and guesthouse inventory in Accra, Kumasi, and Cape Coast.
📶eSIM & Data
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eSIMs for 200+ countries, instant install. Avoid roaming charges entirely.
Install a Ghana eSIM before arrival to skip the SIM-registration queue and avoid roaming.
Is Ghana one stop of several?
Add your other destinations and get one combined app list, with the adapters and currencies for the whole trip.
The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- D / G
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Type D: Three large round pins in a triangle. Used in India and South Asia.
- Type G: Three rectangular pins. The British plug, used in UK, Ireland, HK, Singapore, Malta, much of Africa and Middle East.
Mostly British-style type G sockets, with older type D (round-pin) in some buildings. UK plugs fit type G directly; bring a universal adapter. Power cuts (dumsor) are common — a power bank helps.
Tipping
Not obligatory but welcomed — round up taxi fares and leave 5-10% at restaurants. Tip guides at Cape Coast Castle and Kakum directly.
CurrencyGHS
Etiquette and scams to know
✓ Do
- Use your right hand for greeting, eating, and giving or receiving money.
- Greet people before asking for anything — a handshake and 'how are you' goes a long way.
- Dress smartly; Ghanaians value neat appearance, especially at churches and offices.
- Ask permission before photographing people, markets, or ceremonies.
- Show respect to elders and chiefs — stand and greet them first.
✕Don't
- Using or gesturing with your left hand.
- Public displays of affection.
- Photographing military, government buildings, or the airport.
⚠️ Common scams to know
- Taxis without meters quoting inflated fares — agree the price first or use Bolt/Uber.
- Strangers claiming to be 'students' or 'volunteers' soliciting donations.
- Overpriced 'guide' offers at markets and castles; agree the fee up front.
This page was last reviewed in September 2026. Apps launch, rebrand and pull out of countries all the time, so confirm anything your trip depends on. Spotted something out of date? Tell us — here's how we check.