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Accra: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Now in the cityAccra+31°CClear · sunset 05:41 PMupdated 12:31 PM
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Places on the map22
Exchange rateGH₵11.68per 1 $GHS — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map22

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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Removal of information about flooding in parts of Ghana, including Accra and surrounding areas (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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Exercise increased caution when traveling to Ghana due to crime, poor health infrastructure, violence against women, and violence against lesbian and gay travelers . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime, such as carjacking, street mugging, assault, and rape occurs in Ghana. These crimes often happen at night and in remote locations.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Kotoka International Airport ACC6.4 km from the centre
Lomé–Tokoin International Airport LFW174 km from the centre
Takoradi Airport TKD190 km from the centre

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