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Cape Coast Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Cape Coast Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for ₵ 8.00, plus ₵ 5.00 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Cape Coast

Cape Coast To Accra	718 GHS
Cape Coast To Kumasi	1,071 GHS
Cape Coast To Elmina Point	68 GHS

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Cape Coast

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Cape Coast

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

8GHS

Price per KM

5 GHS

Waiting time per hour

30GHS

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Cape Coast city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 33 GHS.

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Cape Coast taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Cape Coast?

A 5km ride in Cape Coast costs about 33 GHS. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi in Cape Coast?

You can stop a taxi on the street in Cape Coast or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Cape Coast as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around in Cape Coast?

if you can’t find a taxi Cape Coast or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi fare in Cape Coast?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Cape Coast taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Cape Coast.

What’s the price of Taxi in Cape Coast per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Cape Coast is 8.0 GHS. Each KM is then priced at 5.0 GHS. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 30.0 GHS per hour.

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