Africa travel guide
Driving in Ghana with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Ghana. Ghana drives on the right and signs the 1968 Vienna Convention; an IDP is advised with your national licence for Accra's busy roads.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Ghana
- Drive on the right.
- Heavy urban congestion in Accra.
- 0.08% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Accra desks request an IDP for non-English licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Ghana with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Ghana requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Ghana drive on?
Ghana drives on the right.
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