Should I Visit Accra or Fort-de-France for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Accra or Fort-de-France?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Fort-de-France, 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 Fort-de-France?

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.

Fort-de-France

As the largest city and capital of Martinique, Fort-de-France serves as the main entryway for visitors traveling to the island. It is a busy city with a significant population, which creates an atmosphere bustling with traffic amidst its historic and cultural sights.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.

Which place is cheaper, Fort-de-France or Accra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

Accra Prices
Ghana Prices

Fort-de-France Prices
Martinique Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Accra $37

Fort-de-France $163

The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $37, while the average daily cost in Fort-de-France is $163. 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 Fort-de-France in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Accra $19

Fort-de-France $84
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Accra $38

Fort-de-France $168

Compare Hotels in Accra and Fort-de-France

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Fort-de-France? 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 Fort-de-France Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Accra $16

Fort-de-France $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $109
Arrival Transfer From Accra Airport To Hotel: $100
Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fort-de-France

Also for Fort-de-France, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Fort de France to Martinique Airport (FDF) - Departure Transfer: $66
Private Transfer from Martinique Airport to Fort de France Port: $71
Private Transfer from Fort de France to Fort de France Port: $71
Private transfer Fort de France Airport to and from Les Trois Ilets: $103

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Fort-de-France?

Prices for flights to both Fort-de-France 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 $9.28

Fort-de-France $62

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

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

Private Ghanaian Cuisine Cooking Class: $40
Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
Cooking Class: $75
Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $78
Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons: $80
Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $204
Ghanaian Local Foods Cooking Class: $216

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fort-de-France

For Fort-de-France, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

Food tour in the rainforest and St Pierre - Pile et Face: $104
Private Food Tour of Martinique in Fort-de-France: $199

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Accra $3.32

Fort-de-France $33

Tours and Activities in Accra

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

1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
Accra City Tour: $161
Accra E-waste and Recycling experience in Agbogbloshie: $100
Accra Zoo, Canopy Walk and Botanical Gardens Private Tour: $145
3 Days Special Tour of Ghana: $950
6 Hours Cape Coast Tour: $210
6-Day Electric Enchantment-Off the grid Tour: $1,650
7 Hours Cape Coast Tour From Accra: $174
A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
Aburi Botanic Gardens and Boti Falls Full-Day Private Tour: $180
Aburi Botanical Gardens And Boti Falls Private Tour: $220
Accra - Guided City Tour: $100

Tours and Activities in Fort-de-France

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fort-de-France.

Habitation Clement - entrance ticket: $15
Admission Ticket Balata's Garden: $19
Small train tour of a banana farm in Martinique: $22
Fort-de-France Private 2-Hour Walking Tour: $26
Mangrove Guided Tour: $43
Martinique: The Jewels of the Southern Caribbean Tour: $63
Martinique: Coral and Turtle Coves Cruise with Snacks: $65
Fort-de-France Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour: $65
Karaib Tour: $66
Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
Martinique Shore Excursion - Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
Martinique Shore Excursion - Unmissable Martinique North tour: $75

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Accra $4.76

Fort-de-France $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Fort-de-France

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Fort-de-France:

Small-Group Tour: Unmissable Martinique with Rum Distillery, Ruins, and More: $75
North Tour: rainforest, rum distillery, black sand beach etc: $120

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Fort-de-France, we can see that Fort-de-France 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 Fort-de-France 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 Fort-de-France would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fort-de-France 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 Fort-de-France Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Accra or Fort-de-France?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Fort-de-France. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Fort-de-France, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

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