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

Should you visit Accra or Prague?

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

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

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.

Prague

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Safaris in Ghana, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Prague 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 $52, while the average daily cost in Prague is $145. 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 Prague in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $22
    Prague $76
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $44
    Prague $152
Compare Hotels in Accra and Prague

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Prague? 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 Prague


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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 Prague Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $19
    Prague $9.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

  • From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $35
  • Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $76
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $80
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
  • Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:

  • Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG): $26
  • Transfer from Vaclav Airport (PRG) to Prague City Center: $26
  • Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague Hotels: $26
  • Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer: $41
  • From Prague Airport to Hotel in Prague Private Transfer VIP: $45
  • Private Transfer to the Airport (PRG): $46
  • Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $47
  • Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer: $47
  • Prague Airport Transfer: $47
  • Private Transfer from Prague Airport to the City Centre: $47
  • Private ARRIVAL Transfer by LIMOUSINE 3+1pax: $49
  • Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $53

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Prague?

Prices for flights to both Prague 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 $19
    Prague $50

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 Osu Night Market Food Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $80
  • Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine: $80
  • Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
  • Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $82
  • Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
  • Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
  • Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
  • Accra, Ghana: Private Home-Style Ghanaian Cooking Class: $130
  • Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
  • Food Tour in Accra: $294

Typical Food Prices in Prague

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


  • Fruit
    $4.76
  • Lunch for One
    $14
  • Bananas
    $0.67
  • Cookies
    $0.38

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
  • Prague Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $58
  • Velvet Revolution Food Tour and History of Socialism: $65
  • Sinatra Tribute Show and Optional Dinner with Audio Guide: $66
  • Folklore Dinner with Unlimited Drinks 4course Menu: $67
  • 3-Hour Prague by Night Dinner Cruise: $71
  • Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $75
  • Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $81
  • Folkloric Dinner with Transfer: $82
  • Alternative bar tour with dinner in the art district: $87
  • Folklore Evening with Music and Dinner: $88
  • Prague Night Tour and River Vltava Dinner Cruise: $90

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $3.90
    Prague $18

Tours and Activities in Accra

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

  • Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $38
  • Accra Guided City Tour Cultural and Historical Experience: $39
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
  • Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $45
  • African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
  • Ghanaian Cultural Art Tour and Scented Candle Making Experience: $50
  • Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
  • Half-Day Private Tour of Nima Market with Pick Up: $65
  • Banana beach & Coral Island Full day Tour: $68
  • Accra Guided City Tour: $70
  • Waterfalls, Aburi Botanical Gardens & a Cocoa Farm Experience.: $72
  • Aburi Gardens,First Ever Cocoa Farm & Waterfalls Day Adventure: $75

Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:


  • Opera Tickets
    $4.76
  • Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower
    $6.66
  • Image Theatre for Two
    $46

Tours and Activities in Prague

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

  • Tour of Prague Astronomical Clock and Jewish Quarter: $2.47
  • Prague on a Day Express Tour with the Best of the City: $2.47
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Prague: $3.52
  • Scenic Panoramic views e-Scooter/ eBike Guided Tour of Prague: $3.52
  • Grand City Tour of Prague on Retro Styled E-Bike: $3.52
  • Prague Essential Tour Old Town and Jewish Quarter: $3.52
  • Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided: $3.52
  • Prague Panoramic Views Live Guided Tour on Trike EBike EScooter: $3.52
  • Prague's Panoramic Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Electric Trike: $3.52
  • Walking Tour New Town of Prague, WWII & Communism (Tip-based): $3.53
  • Prague Castle Tour: $3.53
  • Guided Old Town & Jewish quarter Walking Tour Prague (Tip-based): $3.53

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $5.59
    Prague $12

Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:


  • A Bottle of Wine
    $7.57

Sample the Local Flavors in Prague

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

  • 2 Hours Wine Tasting in a Historical Cellar in Krizikova: $47
  • Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl with 2hr Open Bar & Duplex Club Entry: $48
  • Drunken Monkey Prague Boat Party Pub Crawl: Open Bar & Club Entry: $55
  • Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $58
  • Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden: $61
  • Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $64
  • COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY. Bike / e-Bike tour: $76
  • Czech Local Wine Tasting in Grape & Sour: $82
  • Bohemian Paradise Day Tour from nature, castles, brewery: $141
  • Full Day Private Tour to Kutná Hora with Wine Tasting: $176
  • Private Pilsen City Tour Culture History and Brewery Experience: $181
  • From Private Bohemian Wine Tour & Local Delicacies: $223


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Prague?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Prague. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Prague, 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 Prague?

Prague 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 Prague in the Summer?

Both Prague 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 visitors come to Prague in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

Accra is a little warmer than Prague in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Prague fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In July, Accra usually receives more rain than Prague. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Prague 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Accra or Prague in the Autumn?

Both Prague 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, most visitors come to Prague for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In the autumn, Accra is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Prague averages at about 11°C (52°F).

Accra usually gets more rain in October than Prague. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Accra 26°C (79°F) 
    Prague 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Accra or Prague in the Winter?

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

The weather in Prague can be very cold. In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Prague fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).

In January, Accra usually receives less rain than Prague. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Prague 1°C (33°F)

Should I visit Accra or Prague in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Accra as well as Prague. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Prague this time of year.

Accra is much warmer than Prague in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Prague fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).

Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. Accra usually gets more rain in April than Prague. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Prague 10°C (49°F)

Typical Weather for Prague and Accra

Accra Prague
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 1°C (33°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 2°C (35°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 6°C (42°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 10°C (49°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 14°C (57°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 70 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 19°C (66°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 16°C (60°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 11°C (52°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 6°C (43°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)