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

Should you visit Accra or Podgorica?

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

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

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.

Podgorica

Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Podgorica 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 $39, while the average daily cost in Podgorica 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 Podgorica in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $17
    Podgorica $48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $34
    Podgorica $96
Compare Hotels in Accra and Podgorica

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Podgorica? 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 Podgorica


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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 Podgorica Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $14
    Podgorica $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

  • Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $45
  • Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $70
  • Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
  • Airport & City Transfers: $100
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
  • Historic Slave Walking Tour of Jamestown with Transfers: $127
  • Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
  • Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $150
  • City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:

  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Downtown to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $21
  • Transfer Podgorica city center- Podgorica Airport: $32
  • Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Sedan Car: $35
  • Private Transfer to Budva: $38
  • Private Transfer: TGD Airport to Podgorica in Business Car: $42
  • Private transfer to Kotor: $53
  • Private transfer to Tivat: $53
  • Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $74
  • Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $74
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $90
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Bar : $95
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $106

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica 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
    Podgorica $73

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
  • Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
  • Cooking Class: $75
  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons: $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
  • Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
  • Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
  • Ghanaian Market Tour and Cooking Experiences!: $144

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $2.97
    Podgorica $22

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: $45
  • African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $63
  • Half-Day Private Tour of Nima Market with Pick Up: $65
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $68
  • Accra City:Accra city Tour for Culture Seekers (Private: $68
  • Kwame Nkrumah Museum, Independence Square & More Tour: $70
  • Accra Detailed City Tour: $70
  • 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
  • 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75

Tours and Activities in Podgorica

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

  • Skip the Line Tickets: National Park Biogradska Gora: $7.48
  • Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.02
  • Skadar Lake Official - Kayak Tour: $13
  • Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
  • Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $27
  • From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $32
  • Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $35
  • 2 Hours Guided - Private Nature Tour (taste local wine on tour): $43
  • Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $56
  • From Ostrog Monastery Tour with Pick Up: $71
  • ALBANIA tour - Rozafa, Skadar lake, Niagara waterfalls, Shkodra: $75
  • Podgorica Meet The Soul of The City Guided Walking Tour: $80

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

Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:

  • Book Your Wine Tour: $76
  • Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $95
  • Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $105
  • Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $127
  • Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $155
  • National parks and wine tasting (NP Lovcen, NP Skadar lake, Cetinje, Njegusi): $181
  • Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $198
  • SOUL HEALING Wine Tour Montenegro - BEST PRIVATE TOUR : $209


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Podgorica?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Podgorica, 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 Podgorica?

Podgorica 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 Podgorica in the Summer?

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

In July, Accra is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 25°C (77°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).

In July, Accra usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Accra or Podgorica in the Autumn?

Both Podgorica 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.

Accra is much warmer than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Accra usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


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

Should I visit Accra or Podgorica in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Podgorica. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.

In the winter, Accra is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Accra in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).

Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Accra usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Accra or Podgorica in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Accra as well as Podgorica. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Accra is generally much warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 28°C (82°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. Accra usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Accra

Accra Podgorica
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 6°C (42°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 11°C (51°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 14°C (58°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 19°C (67°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 26°C (80°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 17°C (63°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 11°C (53°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 7°C (45°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)