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

Should you visit Accra or Philadelphia?

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

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

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.

Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the fourth largest urban area, and the fifth largest city in the United States. It's located in southeastern Pennsylvania and has a rich history, having once been the capital of the United States. The city has very impressive architecture, museums, universities, and entertainment venues. It's a cultural and artistic center for the country and it continues to climb as a top travel destination.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America, and The Best Contiki Tours to United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Philadelphia 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
    Philadelphia Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Accra $39
    Philadelphia $224

The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $39, while the average daily cost in Philadelphia is $224. 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 Philadelphia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $17
    Philadelphia $119
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $34
    Philadelphia $238
Compare Hotels in Accra and Philadelphia

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Philadelphia? 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 Philadelphia


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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 Philadelphia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $14
    Philadelphia $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $71
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $68
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
  • Airport & City Transfers: $100
  • Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
  • City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
  • Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
  • Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Philadelphia

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

  • Private Transfer: Philadelphia Airport PHL to Philadelphia in Business Car: $92
  • Private Transfer Philadephia to Philadelphia Airport PHL by Sedan: $94
  • Private transfer from PHL to Philadelphia Downtown: $130
  • Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Philadelphia - Arrival Private Transfer: $142
  • Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) - Departure Private Transfer: $142
  • Private Transfer Philadelphia to Philadephia Airport PHL by SUV: $146
  • Private Transfer Philadephia Airport PHL to Philadelphia by SUV: $152
  • Minibus Private Transfer Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport PHL: $273

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Philadelphia?

Prices for flights to both Philadelphia 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
    Philadelphia $84

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

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

  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons and Take Out Services.: $20
  • Accra Street Food Tour: Osu Night Market Tour Experience: $43
  • Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
  • Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $60
  • Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $68
  • Cooking Class: $75
  • Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
  • Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
  • Nighttime Food Tour with Local Guide: $90
  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
  • Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
  • Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $135

Typical Food Prices in Philadelphia

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


  • Casual Lunch (for 3)
    $27

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Philadelphia

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

  • Locals' Favorites Food Tour: $52
  • Best of Philly Food Tour: $55
  • Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market : $59
  • 9th Street Italian Market Walking Food Tour: $61
  • Philadelphia's Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
  • Philadelphia Secret Food Tour of Reading Market and Center City : $65
  • Flavors of Philly Food Tour: $65
  • Locals' Favorites Food Tour: $65
  • Italian Market & More: Non-Touristy Food Tour w/ Journalist: $70
  • Dumplings Cooking Class With Local Chef in Philadelphia: $75
  • Handmade Gnocchi Cooking Class in Philadelphia: $75
  • Chef-Led Italian Market Food Tour: $75

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $2.97
    Philadelphia $28

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 Luxury Beachfront Experience : $81
  • Accra Zoo, Canopy Walk and Botanical Gardens Private Tour: $145
  • Ghana Chocolate Tasting Experience : $180
  • Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas: $265
  • The Akosombo Tour: $190
  • 2 Day Kumasi heritage and cultural tour: $300
  • 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
  • 6 Hours Cape Coast Tour: $210
  • 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75
  • A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
  • Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour: $160

Typical Entertainment Prices in Philadelphia

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Philadelphia's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Big Bus Tour (family of 3)
    $99

Tours and Activities in Philadelphia

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

  • Art and Controversy: An audio tour of Philadelphia's most infamous art scandals: $5.99
  • Philadelphia Haunted Ghost Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
  • Philadelphia Architecture: Discover Every American Style on a GPS Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Philadelphia by Operation City Quest: $10
  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Allentown by Wacky Walks: $10
  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Allentown: $10
  • Philadelphia 76ers Basketball Game Ticket: $11
  • The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia: $12
  • National Liberty Museum Entrance Ticket: $12
  • Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $13
  • Discover Fantastic Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Philadelphia - Freedom: At your leisure & pace. An audiovisual walking tour.: $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $4.25
    Philadelphia $21

Sample the Local Flavors in Philadelphia

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

  • Ghosts, Boos, and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $36
  • Philly Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $39
  • Liberty History Tour Pub Crawl: $45
  • Guided Tour with Pub Crawl: $45
  • Half-Day Philadelphia's Brewery Bike Tour with Tastings: $100
  • Guided Craft Brewery Tours with a Snack: $120


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Philadelphia?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 29% larger than the population of Philadelphia. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia?

Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia in the Summer?

Both Philadelphia 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 city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Philadelphia this time of year.

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

Philadelphia gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Accra usually gets less rain in July than Philadelphia. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 3.9 inches (100 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Philadelphia 77°F (25°C)

Should I visit Accra or Philadelphia in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Philadelphia. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Philadelphia for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Accra is much warmer than Philadelphia. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Philadelphia averages at about 56°F (14°C).

In October, Accra usually receives around the same amount of rain as Philadelphia. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 1.9 inches (48 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Accra 26°C (79°F) 
    Philadelphia 56°F (14°C)

Should I visit Accra or Philadelphia in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Accra as well as Philadelphia. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Philadelphia in the winter for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.

Philadelphia can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Philadelphia. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Philadelphia fluctuates around 30°F (-1°C).

Accra usually gets less rain in January than Philadelphia. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 2.3 inches (58 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Philadelphia 30°F (-1°C)

Should I visit Accra or Philadelphia in the Spring?

Both Philadelphia 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, most visitors come to Philadelphia for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.

Accra is much warmer than Philadelphia in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Philadelphia fluctuates around 52°F (11°C).

It's quite rainy in Accra. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than Philadelphia. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 2.8 inches (70 mm) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Philadelphia 52°F (11°C)

Typical Weather for Philadelphia and Accra

Accra Philadelphia
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 inches (58 mm)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 33°F (1°C) 2.1 inches (54 mm)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 42°F (6°C) 2.7 inches (68 mm)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 52°F (11°C) 2.8 inches (70 mm)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 63°F (17°C) 2.8 inches (70 mm)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 72°F (22°C) 3 inches (76 mm)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 77°F (25°C) 3.9 inches (100 mm)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 76°F (24°C) 3 inches (75 mm)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 68°F (20°C) 2.8 inches (71 mm)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 56°F (14°C) 1.9 inches (48 mm)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 46°F (8°C) 2.5 inches (64 mm)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 36°F (2°C) 2.7 inches (69 mm)