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AccommodationAccra <strong>of</strong>fers a wide variety <strong>of</strong>accommodation types to suit differentbudgets and needs. Accommodationtypes ranges from five-star hotels t<strong>of</strong>our-star hotels as well as numerousthree-star hotels and budget hotels.Many students though live in halls <strong>of</strong>residences on campuses which arecomparatively cheaper and <strong>of</strong>fer amore communal experience. Otherstudents prefer to live in private hostelaccommodation or with relatives.TransportationAccra is served by the Kotoka InternationalAirport which is located 6 kilometres from thecity centre. The popular forms <strong>of</strong> transporthowever are taxis and private mini buses(tro-tros). With an extensive network, taxismake for ideal transportation within the city,but most taxis are not metered so fares mustbe negotiated prior to boarding. Shared taxisfollow fixed routes and have fixed rates perpassenger. Buses are available for longerjourneys usually between cities and towns.15 <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ghana</strong>Private mini buses (tro-tros) act as publictransport. They drive along popular city routesand have cheaper fares. But they can be overcrowded and in poor condition. Destinationsare usually yelled out by the driver’s assistant.
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