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Ho
Spend 1–2 days in Ho to see the regional museum and nearby natural sites; then continue to other Volta Region attractions.
Ho, the administrative capital of Ghana's Volta Region, sits in a green valley and offers a relaxed pace, a central market, the Volta Regional Museum, and easy access to Adaklu Mountain and Wli Waterfalls. One to two days cover the main sights before heading to other regional highlights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GHS
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry season), Jun–Oct for waterfalls
- avoid Apr–May (rainy transition)
- Airport
- HGA
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ho191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ho, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, GH₵).Ghana-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTN has the widest coverage, with Telecel (ex-Vodafone) and AT as alternatives…Ghana-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Ghana-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is added.Ghana-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ghana-wide
- SafetyHo is generally safe for visitors; main risks are night‑time transport scarcity and occasional petty theft – keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; public toilets charge a few cedis.Ghana-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 192 fire · 193 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are for church and many shops open late; offices close on public holidays.Ghana-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHGA Ho Airport (Domestic flights, limited schedule).
- Getting aroundTaxis are the main mode; standard fare is 50 pesewas (≈GH₵0.05) per km.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféGH₵5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (per km)GH₵0.05
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomGHS 250
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomGHS 400
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomGHS 650
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GHS 120 · Mid GHS 200 · High GHS 350
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HGA Ho Airport (Domestic flights, limited schedule)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jun–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ho: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis are the main mode; standard fare is 50 pesewas (≈GH₵0.05) per km. Tro‑tro minibuses run from the Station to regional towns. Taxis become scarce after midnight.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Adaklu Mountain
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Tro‑tro from Ho market to Adaklu station, then hike from Helekpe village
Community‑run tours support local development; night stay optional.
Wli Waterfalls
goDoor to door: ≈2 h each way
Bus or shared taxi from Ho to Wli (≈2 h), then walk to falls
Check entry fee and opening hours on the official site.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Volta Serene Hotel
Hilltop location, good base for exploring town
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- GH₵120–180 excl. bed
- Mid
- GH₵200–300 excl. bed
- High
- GH₵350+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × GHS 400 | GHS 400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GHS 200 | GHS 200 |
| Taxi fare within town (per km)1 × GHS 0 | GHS 0 |
| eSIM data for a week1 × GHS 30 | GHS 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GHS 63 |
| Trip total≈ GHS 693 per person per day, bed included | GHS 693 |
2026 estimate in Ghanaian cedi; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | GH₵5–8 |
| Local meal (e.g., akple with soup) | GH₵12–20 |
| Taxi (per km) | GH₵0.05 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxis hard to find after midnight – plan transport early.
- Check tro‑tro schedules; they may be limited on weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
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Mepɛ sɛ me ba haTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Fire192
- Ambulance193
Embassy
US consulate in Accra; Ghana embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi within Ho: about GH₵0.05 per km
- Tro‑tro Accra → Ho: ≈ GH₵30, 3 h
Say or show
- Meda wo kyɛw — Excuse me / Sorry (meh-dah woh cheh)
- Meda wo ase — Thank you (meh-dah woh ah-seh)
- Ɛhe na ɛkɔ? — How much is it? (eh-heh nah eh-koh)
- Wɔhe na ɛda ho? — Where is the toilet? (woh-heh nah eh-dah ho)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ho. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season), Jun–Oct for waterfalls · avoid Apr–May (rainy transition) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add Ho Airport‑to‑hotel transport contract.
- Map taxi zones and night‑time safety points.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Ho
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ho, revision 5324206 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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