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

Should you visit Accra or Miami?

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

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

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.

Miami

Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.

Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.

Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America, and The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Miami 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
    Miami Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Accra $39
    Miami $258

The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $39, while the average daily cost in Miami is $258. 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 Miami in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $17
    Miami $154
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $34
    Miami $308
Compare Hotels in Accra and Miami

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Miami? 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 Miami


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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 Miami Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $14
    Miami $38

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

  • Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
  • Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
  • City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
  • Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
  • Airport & City Transfers: $100
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
  • Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $45
  • Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $150
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $70

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:


  • Car Rental for a Day
    $18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:

  • Train Transfer to South Florida Cities: $20
  • Miami International Airport: One-Way Transfer to Miami: $24
  • Transfers Airports Miami, Ft. Lauderdale Port Mía Everglades: $25
  • MIAMI Beach: Everglades Swamp Boat, Wildlife Show, Bus Transfer: $25
  • MIA Airport: One-Way Transfer to Miami Downtown: $25
  • Private Transfer Miami Airport MIA or Port to Miami Hotel / Beach: $25
  • Private Transfer from Miami Downtown to Miami Airport (MIA): $31
  • Private Transfer from Miami Airport to Miami Downtown: $32
  • Private Transfer from Miami Airport (MIA) - Miami Beach: $32
  • From Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer: $40
  • Private Transfer Minivan Miami Downtown to Miami Airport: $44
  • Private Transfer Minivan Miami Airport to Miami Downtown: $46

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Miami?

Prices for flights to both Miami 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 $14
    Miami $72

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

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

  • Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $45
  • Cooking Class: $75
  • Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $78
  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons: $80
  • Culinary for social change-Cooking Class : $80
  • Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
  • Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
  • Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
  • Nighttime Food Tour with Local Guide: $90
  • Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $97
  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
  • Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100

Typical Food Prices in Miami

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:


  • Lunch with Drinks (for 2)
    $45
  • David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)
    $16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami

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

  • Little Havana- Family Friendly Walking Food Tour : $52
  • Wynwood Street Art, Culture, Donuts & Walking Food Tour: $65
  • The Ultimate Little Havana Food Tour: $67
  • South Beach Food Tour- Culinary & Art Deco & History : $67
  • Little Havana Street Food Tour with Enthusiastic Guide: $69
  • Miami Mosaic Signature Food Tour: $69
  • South Beach Food Tour: $70
  • Taste of Little Havana Food Tour in Miami with Cuban Street Food: $75
  • Little Havana Walking Food Tour: $75
  • South Beach Miami Food & Fun Art Deco Food Tour : $79
  • Food Tour of Miami's South Beach: $79
  • Mango's Dinner and Show Ticket: $98

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $2.97
    Miami $31

Tours and Activities in Accra

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

  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
  • Accra, Ghana Guided Local Market Tour: $55
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $63
  • Half-Day Private Tour of Nima Market with Pick Up: $65
  • Accra City:Accra city Tour for Culture Seekers (Private: $68
  • Kwame Nkrumah Museum, Independence Square & More Tour: $70
  • 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
  • Accra city Day Tour: $75
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $75
  • Walking Tour of Accra: $75
  • Nightlife Tour in Accra: $80

Tours and Activities in Miami

Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Haunted Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $7.06
  • Miami Beach: Self-Guided Walking Tour With Audio Guide: $8.68
  • Miami Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Audio Tour of Downtown, South Beach, and Wynwood: $11
  • Miami Beach: Combined Sightseeing Bus and Boat Tour: $11
  • Tubing Ride Experience: $11
  • Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Everglades National Park: $12
  • Wynwood Walls Admission Ticket : $12
  • Giant Fish Feeding Experience: $12
  • Wynwood Walls Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $13
  • Big Cypress National Preserve Audio Tour Guide: $15
  • Miami Beaches Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $4.25
    Miami $22

Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:


  • Evening at a Bar
    $32

Sample the Local Flavors in Miami

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:

  • Miami Bar Crawl: $25
  • Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks Discounts and Club Entry: $29
  • Guided Pub Crawl Miami and Club Entry Wynwood: $30
  • Pub Crawl Miami: $35
  • Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
  • Wynwood Graffiti Brewery Golf Cart Tour: $63
  • Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
  • Exclusive Wine Tastings: $85
  • Wynwood Bar Crawl: $100


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Miami?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Miami. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Miami, 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 Miami?

Miami 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 Miami in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Miami. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Miami because of the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Accra is generally cooler than Miami. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 25°C (77°F), and Miami fluctuates around 83°F (28°C).

Miami receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Accra usually receives less rain than Miami. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Miami 83°F (28°C)

Should I visit Accra or Miami in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Accra as well as Miami. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Miami this time of year.

Accra is around the same temperature as Miami in the autumn. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Miami fluctuates around 78°F (26°C).

It's quite rainy in Miami. Accra usually gets less rain in October than Miami. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.6 inches (143 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Accra 26°C (79°F) 
    Miami 78°F (26°C)

Should I visit Accra or Miami in the Winter?

Both Miami and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Miami for the shopping scene and the cuisine.

In the winter, Accra is a little warmer than Miami. Typically, the winter temperatures in Accra in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Miami averages at about 67°F (20°C).

In January, Accra usually receives less rain than Miami. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Miami receives 2.2 inches (55 mm) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Miami 67°F (20°C)

Should I visit Accra or Miami in the Spring?

Both Miami and Accra during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Miami in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.

In April, Accra is generally a little warmer than Miami. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 28°C (82°F), and Miami fluctuates around 75°F (24°C).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Accra. Accra usually gets more rain in April than Miami. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Miami receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Miami 75°F (24°C)

Typical Weather for Miami and Accra

Accra Miami
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 67°F (20°C) 2.2 inches (55 mm)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 68°F (20°C) 2.1 inches (53 mm)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 72°F (22°C) 2.4 inches (61 mm)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 75°F (24°C) 3.1 inches (78 mm)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 79°F (26°C) 6.4 inches (162 mm)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 81°F (27°C) 9.4 inches (238 mm)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 83°F (28°C) 5.9 inches (149 mm)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 83°F (28°C) 7.5 inches (191 mm)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 82°F (28°C) 7.6 inches (194 mm)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 78°F (26°C) 5.6 inches (143 mm)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 73°F (23°C) 2.9 inches (73 mm)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 69°F (21°C) 1.9 inches (48 mm)