A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Accra vs. Frankfurt for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Accra or Frankfurt?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Frankfurt, 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 Frankfurt?

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.

Frankfurt

Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best 3-Day Tours from Munich, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Munich.


Which place is cheaper, Frankfurt or Accra?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $32, while the average daily cost in Frankfurt is $134. 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 Frankfurt in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $16
    Frankfurt $63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $32
    Frankfurt $126
Compare Hotels in Accra and Frankfurt

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Frankfurt? 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.

Hotels in Accra


Hotels in Frankfurt


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $14
    Frankfurt $27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $75
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $110
  • Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $107
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
  • Historic Slave Walking Tour of Jamestown with Transfers: $127
  • Airport & City Transfers: $100
  • Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
  • City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $120
  • Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
  • Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $40
  • Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:


  • Car Rental
    $55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt

Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Frankfurt Hahn Airport: Bus transfer from/to Mainz: $18
  • Frankfurt Hahn Airport: Bus transfer from/to city central: $21
  • Wiesbaden Thermal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Departure Transfer: $28
  • Transfer Frankfurt City Center to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): $42
  • Private One Way Transfer from Frankfurt To Frankfurt Airport: $46
  • Private One Way Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Frankfurt: $46
  • Private 1-Way Transfer From Frankfurt Airport: $54
  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Frankfurt Arrival Private Transfer: $55
  • Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Departure Private Transfer: $55
  • Sedan Departure Transfer from Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA: $58
  • Arrival Transfer from Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt by Sedan: $58
  • Arrival Transfer: Airport FRA to Frankfurt by Business Car: $74

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Frankfurt?

Prices for flights to both Frankfurt 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 $7.94
    Frankfurt $44

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

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

  • Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
  • Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $45
  • Cooking Class: $75
  • Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $87
  • Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
  • Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
  • Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
  • Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
  • Private Crescendo Foods Cooking Class Experience in Accra: $116
  • Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
  • Ghanaian Market Tour and Cooking Experiences!: $144
  • Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $210

Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt

For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Soda
    $2.19
  • Bagel Sandwich and Latte
    $7.65
  • Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee
    $6.56
  • Sandwich and Cola
    $7.65

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt

For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • FOOD TOUR TO 3-4 LOCAL FOODSPOTS: $82
  • VEGAN FOOD TOUR TO 3-4 LOCAL FOODSPOTS: $82
  • "Taste of Private Food Tour: $304

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $2.84
    Frankfurt $39

Tours and Activities in Accra

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

  • Accra E-waste and Recycling experience in Agbogbloshie: $100
  • Cape Coast Elmina Kakum Park Private Day Tour: $165
  • Cape Coast Root ,History, & Active Adventure tour: $174
  • 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
  • 3 Days Special Tour of Ghana: $950
  • 6 Hours Cape Coast Tour: $210
  • 6-Day Electric Enchantment-Off the grid Tour: $1,650
  • 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75
  • 7 Hours Cape Coast Tour From Accra: $174
  • A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
  • Aburi ATV - Quad Biking and Waterfall Private Tour : $280
  • Aburi Botanic Gardens and Boti Falls Full-Day Private Tour: $180

Tours and Activities in Frankfurt

For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • €1 Old Town tour for people with a limited budget on 9.11.2024: $1.09
  • Frankfurt Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.53
  • Self-Guided Walking Tour with Local Pro: $6.51
  • Frankfurt Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour: $7.60
  • Struwwelpeter Museum Entry Ticket w/Audio Guide: $7.61
  • Frankfurt in 1 Day: Walking Tour - Audioguide in 7 languages: $8.15
  • Missing Treasure Self-Guided Tour in Frankfurt: $8.30
  • Historisches Museum Entry Ticket: $8.70
  • A Frankfurt Meander: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Germany's Cradle of Democracy: $9.99
  • Frankfurter Kunstverein: Admission ticket: $11
  • Frankfurt Card: Experience Frankfurt at the Best Price: $13
  • Frankfurt Airport: Fraport Visitor Center Entry Ticket: $13

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $4.07
    Frankfurt $33

Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:


  • Becks Beer
    $2.19

Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:

  • Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $24
  • Romantic Road Day Ticket from Frankfurt/Main to Rothenburg incl. Wine tasting: $149
  • Private Wine Tour Grape Escape Rhine Valley from Frankfurt: $254
  • Full Day Private Rhine Valley Wine Tour Experience from Frankfurt: $284
  • Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $285
  • Private pub crawl with guide, shots & drink games: $391
  • Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $408
  • Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $847


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Frankfurt?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Frankfurt. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Frankfurt, 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.


When is the best time to visit Accra or Frankfurt?

Frankfurt has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Accra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Accra or Frankfurt in the Summer?

Both Frankfurt and Accra during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Frankfurt because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Accra is a little warmer than Frankfurt. Typically, the summer temperatures in Accra in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Frankfurt averages at about 19°C (67°F).

Accra usually gets more rain in July than Frankfurt. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Frankfurt 19°C (67°F)

Should I visit Accra or Frankfurt in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Frankfurt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year.

In October, Accra is generally much warmer than Frankfurt. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 26°C (79°F), and Frankfurt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

In October, Accra usually receives around the same amount of rain as Frankfurt. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Accra 26°C (79°F) 
    Frankfurt 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Accra or Frankfurt in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Accra as well as Frankfurt. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Frankfurt for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Frankfurt. Accra is much warmer than Frankfurt in the winter. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Frankfurt fluctuates around 1°C (34°F).

Accra usually gets less rain in January than Frankfurt. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Frankfurt 1°C (34°F)

Should I visit Accra or Frankfurt in the Spring?

Both Frankfurt and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Frankfurt in the spring for the activities around the city.

In the spring, Accra is much warmer than Frankfurt. Typically, the spring temperatures in Accra in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Frankfurt averages at about 10°C (50°F).

It's quite rainy in Accra. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than Frankfurt. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Frankfurt 10°C (50°F)

Typical Weather for Frankfurt and Accra

Accra Frankfurt
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 1°C (34°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 3°C (37°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 6°C (43°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 10°C (50°F) 52 mm (2 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 14°C (58°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 19°C (67°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 19°C (66°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 16°C (60°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 11°C (51°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 5°C (42°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 2°C (36°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)