Should I Visit Accra or Castries for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Accra or Castries?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Castries, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Accra or Castries?

Accra

Accra is the capital city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Popular attractions include the National Museum of Ghana, local beaches, markets, and cultural landmarks like those dedicated to Civil Rights activist W.E.B. DuBois.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, and The Best Safaris in Ghana.

Which place is cheaper, Castries or Accra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Accra Prices
Ghana Prices

Castries Prices
Saint Lucia Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Accra $51

Castries $186

The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $51, while the average daily cost in Castries is $186. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Accra and Castries in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Accra $22

Castries $100
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Accra $44

Castries $200

Compare Hotels in Accra and Castries

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Castries? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Accra Hotel Prices and Castries Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Accra $19

Castries $25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

Private Accra Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet: $33
From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $40
Private Accra Airport Transfer (ACC): Accra, other towns & cities: $60
Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $78
Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $114

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Castries?

Prices for flights to both Castries and Accra change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

Food

Food Meals for one day

Accra $19

Castries $66

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.

Accra Osu Night Market Food Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $80
Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine: $80
Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $81
Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Accra $3.88

Castries $27

Tours and Activities in Accra

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:

Accra Guided City Tour: Cultural and Historical Experience: $39
Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $40
Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $45
Ghanaian Cultural Art Tour and Scented Candle Making Experience: $50
African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
Ghanaian Food Tasting Experience with Music and Drinks: $54
Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
Half-Day Private Tour of Nima Market with Pick Up: $65
Accra Guided City Tour: $70
Makola Market Tour & Art Center Experience with Lunch: $70
Private Makola Market & Art Centre Sightseeing & Shopping: $70

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Accra $5.56

Castries $11

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Castries, we can see that Castries is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Accra is in Africa and Castries is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Accra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Accra and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Castries would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Castries than you might in Accra.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Accra Expensive? and Is Castries Expensive?.

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