Quick answer. Food delivery in Ghana runs primarily in Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale through a small set of apps. MTN MoMo and Vodafone Cash are the dominant payment rails. Typical two-person delivered dinner in Accra runs 80–200 GHS depending on restaurant and area. GeraEats pairs with Bolt Food, Jumia Food, and Glovo in these cities.

Coverage

Accra. Full coverage — Osu, Cantonments, East Legon, Airport Residential, Labone, Roman Ridge, Spintex, Tema.
Kumasi. Core neighbourhoods around Adum, Ridge, Ahodwo, Santasi; growing suburban coverage.
Tamale. Central neighbourhoods; growing coverage.

Payment Rails

MTN Mobile Money. Dominant; one-tap payment.
Vodafone Cash. Strong secondary rail.
AirtelTigo Money. Supported for compatible wallets.
Card. Local and international Visa/Mastercard.
Bank transfer (GhIPSS). Supported; slightly slower than MoMo.

What Delivers Well In Ghana

Jollof rice, waakye, banku and tilapia — classic Ghanaian dishes that travel well.
Fried rice and grilled chicken combos.
Pizza, burgers, shawarma — universal delivery-friendly options.
Fresh juice and smoothies where the cold chain is handled — better within 15 minutes of the vendor.

Typical 2026 Pricing

Jollof plate combo: 50–90 GHS.
Pizza large: 80–160 GHS.
Burger combo: 50–110 GHS.
Delivery fee in Accra: 10–25 GHS typical.
Service fee: 3–8% of subtotal.

Traffic and Delivery Times

Accra’s weekday traffic between 5 and 8 PM is the dominant variable in delivery time. An order placed at 6 PM can take 50–90 minutes in a 3-km radius; the same order at 2 PM takes 20–35 minutes. Scheduled delivery where supported is the simplest workaround.

Rider Ecosystem

Ghanaian food-delivery riders are usually on motorbikes; a smaller share on bicycles in the city core. Tipping is not universal culturally but is appreciated, particularly on rainy evenings or long deliveries. GeraEats supports in-app MoMo tipping direct to the rider.

Restaurant Partner Economics

GeraEats restaurant commission in Ghana is published at a fair rate designed to keep independents viable. Many Accra independents run on margins that are quickly eroded by high-commission aggregators; a transparent rate is a structural improvement for the ecosystem.

Diaspora Ordering

Ghanaian diaspora relatives frequently order food for family in Accra from the UK, US, or Europe. GeraEats supports diaspora-funded orders via card or GeraCash; the funds convert to GHS at sale time and the order delivers domestically.

Next Step

Browse GeraEats Accra to see live restaurants with MoMo checkout. First-order discount is visible at the checkout.

Food Delivery in Ghana: A 2026 Guide for Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale