Hotels in Ghana

Ghana Hotel Tips - Hot to Save On Accommodation

Ghana can be an incredible travel experience, yet can also be costly. Luckily, there are ways to save money on accommodation while visiting Ghana.

Traveling as part of a group can save a considerable amount of money. Check with accommodation providers if they offer group rates or discounts, then find out whether these discounts apply to you!

1. Travel in groups

Traveling as part of a group can save money. Hotels, ground transportation companies and tours often offer group discounts for larger parties if their members share similar destinations, dates and other details.

Ghana is a popular African tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife and vibrant cities. Furthermore, Ghana can be visited relatively inexpensively thanks to favorable currency exchange rates; however costs can quickly escalate without proper planning.

To stay within budget, travel in a group and book accommodation that includes breakfast. Shared rooms may also be possible; use Doodle polling tools to determine everyone's availability and desired travel dates.

2. Travel during off-peak seasons

Ghana is at its finest during the off-peak seasons - January to April and November to March - when you'll find lower hotel room and airfare rates as well as weather that's still warm enough and dry enough for sightseeing without crowds at popular attractions.

Staying at hotels that provide complimentary breakfasts is another effective way to cut accommodation costs, particularly if traveling with children. Furthermore, consider taking advantage of local transportation such as minibuses (known as "tro-tros") for transport - they tend to be much cheaper than taxis with set fares that vary according to destination.

3. Travel with a credit card

Acadia National Park: Exploring Ghana on a Budget! A trip to Ghana doesn't need to break the bank; with careful planning, you can see all its highlights without spending excessively.

Ghana will incur costs related to accommodation, meals and transportation. When booking accommodation and transport in Ghana it's worth remembering that Ghana uses a different grading system than most countries; what could be considered four-star could easily be considered three elsewhere! Also note that tipping is not expected here!

4. Change your currency

Ghana is generally safe for visitors; however, theft and pickpocketing are more prevalent in larger cities. Therefore, visitors should avoid walking alone at night or on quiet beaches at dusk; do not wear expensive jewelry and try leaving valuables at their hotel rather than carrying around with you at all times. Keep an eye on your luggage when out and about!

Local currency in Ghana is known as cedis and divided into 100 pesewas. Vendors often refuse single pesewa coins; therefore it is prudent to carry several different denominations such as 10, 20 and 50 pesawat coins for maximum convenience.

Accra and Kumasi offer many upscale hotels that accept credit cards, but smaller restaurants and shops may not accept your card. Be sure to contact your bank before traveling abroad and pack cash as backup; local minibuses called tro-tros offer economical transportation around town but may not always meet high safety standards.

5. Look for last-minute deals

Ghana is an energetic and welcoming African country known for its long tropical coastline, national parks, captivating history and delicious cuisine. While crime levels tend to be relatively low compared to some African nations, travellers may encounter problems including theft or violent attacks while visiting Ghana.

Visitors can avoid potential issues by following some simple precautions, such as staying in crowded areas and wearing appropriate attire (e.g. scarves around their shoulders). Women in rural communities should especially exercise caution.

Travellers should exercise extreme caution when swimming on Ghana's coasts due to strong undertows and dangerous riptides along some beaches. Hotwire provides great last-minute deals that allow travelers to save up to 60% while still getting great hotels - check it out and you could save!