Tips for driving your rental car in Togo
If you're travelling to Togo, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Togo is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Lomé counts 824738 inhabitants. In Lomé hosts 11.5% of the entire country's population, which counts over 7150000 inhabitants. In Togo the language spoken most widespread is French but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Togo 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 Togo is C 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 Togo is +228, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.
More travel information about Togo
With a fuel cost in Togo averaging at 1.16 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Togo shares its land borders with Benin, Burkina Faso and Ghana, 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 11652, 0 of which motorways, which ranks Togo as the 130th 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 Togo 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 40 km/h and on motorways they are not applicable. Bear in mind that in Togo, speaking on the phone while driving is allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Togo
Togo boasts one UNESCO site which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who travel to Togo for leisure just can't miss a visit to Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba (cultural).