Cape Coast: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Cape Coast is a city and the capital of the Cape Coast Metropolitan District and the Central Region of Ghana.

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Map of places

Now in the cityCape Coast+30°CDrizzle · sunset 05:46 PMupdated 11:29 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map7

Exchange rateGH₵11.68per 1 $GHS — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Abomey-Calavi≈ 3 hr 45 min Djougou≈ 4 hr 5 min Parakou≈ 4 hr 5 min

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).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

crime

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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: US Department of State Travel Advisory

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

Cape Coast: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Places on the map7

Getting there and staying

Visa and practicalities

Safety and health

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