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

Should you visit Accra or Nice?

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

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

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.

Nice

Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Nice or Accra?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $37, while the average daily cost in Nice is $141. 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 Nice in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $19
    Nice $63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $38
    Nice $126
Compare Hotels in Accra and Nice

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Nice? 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 Nice


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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 Nice Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $16
    Nice $27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:

  • Private Transfer from Nice City to Nice Airport: $43
  • Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
  • Private transfer from Nice city to Nice Airport: $44
  • Monaco to Hercule Monte Carlo Port Departure Private Transfer: $46
  • Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Villefranche Port- Arrival Transfer: $49
  • Nice hotels to Villefranche Port - Departure Transfer: $49
  • Nice hotels to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $49
  • Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Port de la Santé- Arrrival Private Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
  • Port de la Santé to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Private Departure Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Nice?

Prices for flights to both Nice 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
    Nice $53

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

Typical Food Prices in Nice

Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:


  • Slushee
    $2.68
  • Strawberries
    $4.29
  • Loaf of Bread
    $3.43

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice

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

  • Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
  • Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
  • Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
  • 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
  • Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
  • Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $115
  • Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
  • Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193
  • Dinner in the Vineyard French Riviera: $206

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $3.32
    Nice $13

Tours and Activities in Accra

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

  • Quabus Accra City Tour : $20
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
  • 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
  • Accra Central: Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $72
  • Walking Tour of Accra: $75
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $75
  • Experience Ghana in a Tailored Accra City Tour.: $79
  • Accra Detailed City Tour: $80
  • Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $80
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $80
  • The Agbogbloshie (Accra E-waste and Recycling experience) Private Tour: $85

Tours and Activities in Nice

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

  • Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
  • Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
  • City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
  • Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.46
  • Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
  • Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $7.00
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
  • Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.53

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $4.76
    Nice $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Nice

Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
  • Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
  • Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
  • Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
  • Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
  • Nice Bar Crawl | Infamous International Party!: $27
  • Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
  • New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
  • Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
  • Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $83
  • Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Nice?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Nice, 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 Nice?

Nice 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 Nice in the Summer?

Both Nice and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.

Accra is around the same temperature as Nice in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Nice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In July, Accra usually receives more rain than Nice. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Nice 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Accra or Nice in the Autumn?

Both Nice and Accra during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Nice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Accra is much warmer than Nice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Nice averages at about 17°C (63°F).

Nice gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Accra usually gets less rain in October than Nice. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Accra 26°C (79°F) 
    Nice 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Accra or Nice in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Nice. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, most visitors come to Nice for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.

In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Nice fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

In January, Accra usually receives less rain than Nice. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Nice 9°C (48°F)

Should I visit Accra or Nice in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Accra as well as Nice. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Nice because of the beaches and the natural beauty.

Accra is much warmer than Nice in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Nice fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).

Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. Accra usually gets more rain in April than Nice. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Nice 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Nice and Accra

Accra Nice
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 9°C (48°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 9°C (49°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 11°C (51°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 13°C (56°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 16°C (62°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 21°C (69°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 17°C (63°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 12°C (54°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 10°C (49°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)