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Takoradi: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

capital city of Western Region, Ghana

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Now in the cityTakoradi+30°CShowers · sunset 05:48 PMupdated 01:19 PM
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Exchange rateGH₵11.68per 1 $GHS — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
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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)
Takoradi Airport TKD1.6 km from the centre
Kotoka International Airport ACC193 km from the centre
Prempeh I International Airport KMS202 km from the centre

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