Upper West Region · Capital Wa
Car hire in the Upper West Region
Ghana’s north-western corner, with the Wechiau hippo sanctuary and the Wa Naa’s palace. The airport has limited flights.
Firms in the Upper West Region
No firms listed here yet.
Towns we cover
Airports
- Wa Airport (WZA/DGLW), Wa: Operational: limited scheduled domestic flights (a new regional airport is in procurement)
Planned: New Wa regional airport (Planned: procurement stage).
Getting around
Roads connect Wa with Kumasi via Bole and Sawla, and east towards Tamale.
Travel tips
- Fewer firms operate here, so book well ahead and agree fuel stops on long routes.
- Get every price in writing, and pay only to accounts in the firm’s name. See our anti-scam guide.
FAQs
Can I hire a car with a driver in the Upper West Region?
Yes. Use the filters to find firms based in or serving Wa and other towns in the Upper West Region. Where there are no local listings yet, firms from neighbouring regions often travel.
Which airport is closest to the Upper West Region?
Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa.
What is the capital of the Upper West Region?
Wa.