Tips for driving your rental car in Ivory Coast
If you're travelling to Ivory Coast, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Ivory Coast is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Yamoussoukro counts 454929 inhabitants. In Yamoussoukro hosts 2% of the entire country's population, which counts over 22400000 inhabitants. In Ivory Coast the language spoken most widespread is French but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Ivory Coast is GMT+00:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Ivory Coast is C / E and the electric voltage is 220 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Ivory Coast is +225, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.
More travel information about Ivory Coast
With a fuel cost in Ivory Coast averaging at 1.51 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Ivory Coast shares its land borders with Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and Mali, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 81996, 0 of which motorways, which ranks Ivory Coast as the 60th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Ivory Coast there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). Speed limits in town are 60 km/h and on motorways they are 110 km/h. Bear in mind that in Ivory Coast, speaking on the phone while driving is allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast boasts four UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Historic Town of Grand-Bassam (cultural) and Taï National Park (cultural).