Hire a car with driver for a day
A comfortable car and a local driver for the whole day, so you keep the plan and we handle the roads. Here is how day hire really works in Ghana.
The short answer
- Day hire gives you a car and a local driver for the whole day, not just one trip.
- Unlike a taxi, the driver stays and waits for you between stops.
- Ideal for day trips out of Accra, business runs, family visits and sightseeing.
- Air-conditioned cars for couples and small groups; minibuses for larger parties.
- Cost depends on distance, vehicle size, hours and whether you want a driver-guide.
- Send us your date, route and group size on WhatsApp for a tailored quote.
At a glance
| Best for | Day trips, business, family visits, sightseeing |
|---|---|
| Vehicles | Air-conditioned cars and minibuses (e.g. Hiace) |
| How it works | Driver stays with you all day, morning to evening |
| How to book | Send date, route and group size for a quote |
| Lead time | A few days ahead is ideal; short notice often possible |
| What affects cost | Distance, hours, vehicle size, driver or driver-guide |
How day hire with a driver works
Hiring a car with a driver for a single day is one of the simplest, least stressful ways to get around Ghana. You get a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and a local driver for the day, and you decide where you want to go. As a Kasoa-based team who arrange these trips every week, we sort out the vehicle, the fuel and a driver who genuinely knows the roads, so all you have to do is enjoy the day.
It is quite different from a taxi or a ride-hailing app, where every leg is a fresh fare and the driver moves on the moment you arrive. With day hire the car and driver stay with you from morning to evening, waiting patiently while you visit a site, run an errand, shop or take a meeting. When you are ready to move, so are they. If you are still weighing up how to travel here, our guide to getting around Ghana lays the options out side by side.
What it is good for
Day hire suits a wide range of very different travellers, which is part of why it is so popular. It is ideal for a day trip out of Accra — say to Cape Coast, the Aburi hills or Kakum — where public transport or piecing together taxis would swallow half your day. It also works beautifully for visitors with meetings across the city, diaspora guests calling on family in several neighbourhoods, or anyone who simply wants to see the sights at their own pace.
- A full day of sightseeing without changing vehicles
- Business visits and errands across Accra and Tema
- Wedding, funeral or family visits in and around the city
- An easy, unhurried introduction on your very first day in Ghana
Because the driver stays with you, the plan can flex as the day goes on. If lunch runs long or you decide to add one more stop, that is usually no problem at all. For inspiration on where a day could take you, see our Accra day trips guide.
The vehicles and drivers
Comfort matters when you are in a vehicle for a full day, especially in the heat. We use well-kept, air-conditioned cars for couples and small groups, and roomier minibuses such as the Toyota Hiace for families and larger parties travelling with luggage. Whatever the size of your group, the aim is the same: a cool, comfortable ride and enough space to relax between stops.
Our drivers are local, experienced and thoroughly used to hosting visitors. They know the shortcuts, the daily traffic patterns and the good places to pause, and many happily double as an informal guide, pointing out what you are passing and answering questions as you go. If you would prefer a dedicated driver-guide for a proper sightseeing day rather than just a driver, simply say so when you enquire and we will match you with the right person for the trip.
What it costs and how to book
The honest answer on price is that it depends. What a day costs is shaped by how far you travel, the size of vehicle you need, whether you want a simple driver or a driver-guide, and how many hours the day runs. A short day pottering around the city is a very different thing from a long return run down to Cape Coast, so rather than quote you a misleading figure, we prefer to give you a clear, tailored price once we understand your plan.
Booking is refreshingly straightforward. Send us your date, roughly where you would like to go and the number of people, and we will confirm a suitable vehicle and a fair, all-in quote. You can reach us on WhatsApp and a real person here in Ghana will reply. We ask for a modest deposit to hold the car for your date, with the balance settled with the driver, so there are no surprises on the day.
Popular days out with a driver
Some of the most rewarding day runs pair perfectly with a driver who waits for you. A day to Cape Coast and Elmina lets you tour the historic castles and still be back in Accra by evening. A trip to Kakum National Park combines the famous canopy walkway with a stretch of coast, and the cool green hills at Aburi make a lovely, gentle half-day escape from the city bustle.
For the castles, our Cape Coast and Elmina guide is well worth reading first, and the Kakum canopy walk guide covers exactly what to expect once you are up in the treetops.
Arrange your car and driver
A car with a driver for the day turns what could be a tiring round of traffic and fare-haggling into something genuinely relaxing. You keep full control of the plan, and we handle the driving, the parking and all the local know-how. If a longer, multi-day trip is more what you have in mind, the same team can build that too — our 7-day Ghana itinerary is a good place to start dreaming.
Message us on WhatsApp with your details and a real person here in Kasoa will help you sort out the day. No pressure, no hard sell — just honest local help.
Questions people ask
How do I book a car with a driver for a day?
Send us your date, roughly where you would like to go and the number of people, either through our Plan my trip page or on WhatsApp. We confirm a suitable vehicle and give you a clear, all-in quote. A real person based in Ghana handles your booking from start to finish.
What is included in day hire?
You get the vehicle, the fuel and a local driver for the day, and the car stays with you between stops. Site entry fees, meals and any guide fees at attractions are usually separate. Tell us your plan and we will spell out exactly what is and is not included in your quote.
Can the day be customised to what I want?
Yes, entirely. You choose where to go and we build the day around it, and because the driver stays with you the plan can flex as the day unfolds. Add a stop, linger over lunch or change the order — that is usually no problem at all.
What sort of vehicle will I get?
For couples and small groups we use well-kept, air-conditioned cars, and for families or larger parties with luggage we use roomier minibuses such as the Toyota Hiace. Let us know your group size and we will match the right vehicle to your day.
Is a deposit needed?
We ask for a modest deposit to hold the car and driver for your chosen date, with the balance settled with the driver. We do not publish fixed rates because the fair price depends on your route, hours and vehicle, so the quote we send you is tailored to your specific plan.
Is it safe and reliable?
Our drivers are local, experienced and used to hosting visitors, and Ghana is one of the calmer, more welcoming countries in the region for getting around. We keep our vehicles well maintained and stay in touch on the day. For general peace of mind, our Ghana safety guide is a useful read.
What I know about Ghanaian travel comes from doing it: filing passport and visa applications, booking flights and hotels, collecting people from arrivals at two in the morning, and driving the Accra, Tema, Cape Coast and Kumasi runs week after week. Where this guide describes how something works, it is because we have done it.
Rules, fees and timetables in Ghana change. I have deliberately not quoted figures that go stale — where a number matters I name the office to confirm it with. If you spot something out of date, tell me and we will fix it.
Related guides.
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