Getting Around Ho
Ho is a compact Ghanaian city where getting around is straightforward once you know the local options. The practical backbone of visitor transport here is the shared taxi and the tro-tro (the local minibus), supplemented by walking for shorter hops. There is no metro, tram, or light-rail system to navigate, and no urban rail network serving the city, so you can plan your movements around road-based transport.
Taxis
Taxis are the simplest way to get around, and you can pick one up from essentially anywhere in the city. Fares are standardised and inexpensive, so you generally don't need to negotiate a special rate for a normal in-town trip.
- Hail from anywhere: Taxis can be taken from any point in the city.
- Standard fare: The going rate for a standard trip is 50 pasewas.
- Note your landmarks: As elsewhere in Ghana, pay attention to landmarks around your destination so you can tell the driver where to go on your return.
- Late-night caveat: Taxis become difficult to find after midnight, so plan evening trips with that in mind.
Tro-tros and Other Shared Transport
Tro-tros are the main shared public transport in Ho and are useful both for moving around and for leaving the city. The main departure point is The Station, located directly south of the market.
- The Station: Situated directly south of the market, this is where you find tro-tros heading to regional destinations such as Hohoe, as well as services to Accra.
- Regional connections: Use The Station when you want to travel onward to other towns rather than just around Ho itself.
- Arriving from Accra: If you're coming into Ho from the capital, you can catch an air-conditioned tro-tro from Kinbu Gardens in Accra; the journey takes roughly three hours.
Walking
Walking works well for short trips, particularly around the market area and The Station, which sit close together. Because taxis are easy to flag and fares are low, many visitors combine walking for nearby stops with a taxi for longer or later journeys. Do keep your bearings and note landmarks as you go, since this is also what you'll rely on when directing a taxi driver.
Getting In from the Airport
Ho is served by Ho Airport. For practical purposes, onward travel into the city is by road, using the same taxi and tro-tro options that serve the rest of Ho. If you're arriving overland instead, the well-established route is the air-conditioned tro-tro from Kinbu Gardens in Accra, which reaches Ho in about three hours.
Quick Practical Summary
- Best all-round option: Taxi — available anywhere, standard fare of 50 pasewas.
- For regional trips: Tro-tros from The Station, south of the market.
- From Accra: A/C tro-tro from Kinbu Gardens, about three hours.
- Watch the clock: Taxis are hard to find after midnight.
- Know your landmarks: Essential for directing drivers on the way home.