Kotoka International Airport Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Accra city centre.

Official Taxi
GHS 100-200 ($8-16)
20-40 min
Airport-approved yellow taxis
Uber
GHS 30-60 ($2-4) โ€” Bolt cheaper
Designated ride-share pickup zone (Bolt + Uber both)

Cheapest way

Bolt/Yango app is 70-80% cheaper than airport taxi.

Where to catch an official taxi

Terminal 3 arrivals โ€” official yellow rank outside

How to avoid taxi scams at Kotoka International Airport

  • Never take an unmarked "taxi" from touts in arrivals โ€” always use the official yellow rank or Bolt app.
  • Ask driver to write the fixed price down BEFORE getting in if not using app.
  • Watch for "traffic surcharge" or "airport toll" invented after arrival โ€” no such thing.

Skip the queue โ€” pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Accra (ACC)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Currency
GHS
English-friendly
High
Tipping
Round up. Not expected.

Mobile data for Ghana

Get mobile data for Ghana set up before you land.

Airport lounges at Kotoka Airport

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