Money at Kotoka International (ACC)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Accra, Ghana.
Accra uses the GHS (₵). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly GHS 60–120. Cash preferred; small GHS notes.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Kotoka International (ACC)?
Ghana uses the GHS (₵). Airport ATMs dispense GHS directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from ACC to the city cost?
Expected fare on the ACC → Osu route is roughly GHS 60–120. Around GHS 200+ is already high, and GHS 400+ airport taxi is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at ACC?
Not expected. Drivers in Ghana don't rely on tips the way US drivers do; inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
Q.Cash or card for a taxi at ACC?
Cash preferred; small GHS notes. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of GHS notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at ACC?
Only if you need $10–20 of GHS to cover a taxi or a SIM card. Airport exchange kiosks quote 5–15% worse than a bank ATM in the same terminal. If your card has no FX fee, just pay by card and skip cash entirely.
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