Dont want to carry too much or too little. Whats the average cash people carry when travelling around Ghana?
Ghana can be very affordable if you stick local. I averaged $45 daily, staying in hostels in Accra and Kumasi. Meals of fufu, banku, or waakye were $1-$2, drinks were cheap, and transport on tro-tros was pennies. Tourist activities were still affordable, like $5 for national park entries. But I did splurge on a Kakum tour at $30. If you want to travel comfortably with AC hotels, I’d say $60 is better, but for backpacking, $40-$50 is enough.
I found Ghana to be around $55-$70 daily if you’re including some tours. In Accra, mid-range hotels cost $40, meals in restaurants were $5-$10, and nightlife was about $10-$15 per night out. Long-distance buses to Kumasi or Tamale were $8-$12, which was decent. Safari or guided trips raised costs quickly-I paid $60 for a Mole safari. But day-to-day living is quite cheap with street food and local transport. $60 a day gives you comfort and activities.
I traveled through Ghana on $40 daily, but I kept things basic. Shared dorms were $12-$15, meals from chop bars were $1-$3, and public transport was extremely cheap. Attractions weren’t expensive-Kakum National Park canopy walk was $5, and Wli Waterfalls entrance was about $I avoided taxis and used shared vans, which cut costs massively. If you want western restaurants or private tours, though, your budget will shoot up closer to $60-$70 a day.
Ghana was affordable but not super cheap. I averaged $50-$60 per day in Accra. Guesthouses near Osu were $20-$25 a night, street food like jollof rice or kelewele was $2-$3, and taxis with Bolt rides cost $5-$7. A visit to Cape Coast Castle was $10 entry plus $8 for transport. Tro-tros are dirt cheap, under $1 per ride, but crowded. If you’re planning safari trips in Mole National Park, budget an extra $50-$70 for tours.