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

Should you visit Accra or Ottawa?

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

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

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.

Ottawa

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River. A city of many ethnic populations, Ottawa is uniquely bilingual with English as the first language of the population's majority and French as a close second.  It is best known as the nation's capital, which is centered on Parliament Hill, an architectural landmark as well as the seat of government.

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


Which place is cheaper, Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $16
    Ottawa $18
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $32
    Ottawa $36
Compare Hotels in Accra and Ottawa

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Ottawa? 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 Ottawa


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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 Ottawa Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $14
    Ottawa $7.19

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ottawa

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

  • Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40
  • Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW Private Arrival/Departure Shuttle Transfer : $51
  • Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) - Departure Private Transfer: $67
  • Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer: $217

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Ottawa?

Prices for flights to both Ottawa 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
    Ottawa $29

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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ottawa

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

  • Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical : $71
  • Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $80
  • Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $80
  • A Taste of Canada Food Tour: $101

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $2.84
    Ottawa $40

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 Ottawa

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

  • Ottawa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.53
  • A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History: $6.99
  • Rockcliffe Quest Experience: $7.19
  • Downtown Private Investigator Quest Experience: $8.30
  • Street Art in Quest Experience: $8.30
  • Ottawa Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Wacky Walks: $10
  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Crazy Dash: $10
  • Secrets of the Château Laurier - Guided Hotel Tour: $20
  • Haunted Night Walking Tour: $20
  • Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour: $21
  • Ottawa Senators Ice Hockey Game Ticket: $24

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $4.07
    Ottawa $18


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Ottawa?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Ottawa. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Ottawa, 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 Ottawa?

Ottawa 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 Ottawa in the Summer?

Both Ottawa 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. Also, most visitors come to Ottawa for the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In the summer, Accra is a little warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the summer temperatures in Accra in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Ottawa averages at about 21°C (71°F).

Accra usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Ottawa. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Ottawa 21°C (71°F)

Should I visit Accra or Ottawa in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Ottawa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Ottawa because of the shopping scene.

In October, Accra is generally much warmer than Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 26°C (79°F), and Ottawa fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

In October, Accra usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Accra 26°C (79°F) 
    Ottawa 9°C (48°F)

Should I visit Accra or Ottawa in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Accra as well as Ottawa. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Ottawa this time of year.

It's quite cold in Ottawa in the winter. Accra is much warmer than Ottawa in the winter. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Ottawa fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).

Accra usually gets less rain in January than Ottawa. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Ottawa -10°C (14°F)

Should I visit Accra or Ottawa in the Spring?

Both Ottawa and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.

In the spring, Accra is much warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the spring temperatures in Accra in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Ottawa averages at about 6°C (44°F).

It's quite rainy in Accra. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than Ottawa. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Ottawa 6°C (44°F)

Typical Weather for Ottawa and Accra

Accra Ottawa
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) -10°C (14°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) -9°C (16°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) -2°C (28°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 6°C (44°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 13°C (56°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 19°C (65°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 21°C (71°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 15°C (59°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 9°C (48°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 2°C (36°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) -7°C (20°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)