Which place is cheaper, San Juan or Accra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Accra or San Juan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or San Juan, 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 San Juan?
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.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $37San Juan $192
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $37, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $192. 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 San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $19San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $38San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Accra and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Accra or San Juan? 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.
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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 San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $16San Juan $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $109
- Arrival Transfer From Accra Airport To Hotel: $100
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to San Juan Airport: $22
- San Juan One-way Transfer: $30
- San Juan hotels to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan Luxury Private Round-Trip Transfer: SJU Airport - Cruise Pier - Hotel : $50
- Oneway Transfer- San Juan(SJU, hotel, airbnb, port) to Río Grande: $68
- Old Walking Tour with Shopping and Hotel Transfer: $70
- Roundtrip-Transfer from: SJU Airport,Cruises and Hotels in Puerto Rico LuxurySUV: $70
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Tesla Y Luxury SUV, Select Zone: $77
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Tesla S Lux Sedan, Select Zone: $79
- Oneway Transfer San Juan to Ceiba: Ferry, Vieques/Culebra Airport: $80
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Lexus Luxury Sedan, Select Zone: $81
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Ford Premium SUV, Select Zone: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan 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
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Food Meals for one dayAccra $9.28San Juan $36
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Old San Juan Sunset Food Tour with Drinks: $156
- Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walk and Food Tour: $159
- City Lights Sky High Dinner Experience: $165
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.32San Juan $49
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 City Tour: $161
- Accra E-waste and Recycling experience in Agbogbloshie: $100
- Accra Zoo, Canopy Walk and Botanical Gardens Private Tour: $145
- 3 Days Special Tour of Ghana: $950
- 6 Hours Cape Coast Tour: $210
- 6-Day Electric Enchantment-Off the grid Tour: $1,650
- 7 Hours Cape Coast Tour From Accra: $174
- A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
- Aburi Botanic Gardens and Boti Falls Full-Day Private Tour: $180
- Aburi Botanical Gardens And Boti Falls Private Tour: $220
- Accra - Guided City Tour: $100
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Historic Buildings: $5.99
- Discover Old In-App Audio Tour of History: $11
- Self-Guided Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Group Transportation in airport, cruise ships, hotels, bnb's in San Juan, PR: $20
- Old Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $25
- Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Certified Guide: $30
- Historical Walking Tour in Old San Juan: $30
- History, Legends, & Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Old San Juan Walking Tour: $39
- Old San Juan City Walking Tour: $39
- Legacy Tour at Casa BarcadÍ in Puerto Rico: $45
- Ron del Barrilito Skip-the-Line Heritage Tour Ticket: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $4.76San Juan $12
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Pinones Pub crawl in Puerto Rico: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and San Juan, we can see that San Juan 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 San Juan is in Caribbean Islands, 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 San Juan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Juan 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 San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or San Juan?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Accra and San Juan, 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 San Juan?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Accra or San Juan in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Accra as well as San Juan. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Juan throughout the year.
Accra usually gets less rain in July than San Juan. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Accra is generally cooler than San Juan. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 25°C (77°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAccra 25°C (77°F)San Juan 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Accra or San Juan in the Autumn?
Both San Juan and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to San Juan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in San Juan. In October, Accra usually receives less rain than San Juan. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Accra is around the same temperature as San Juan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAccra 26°C (79°F)San Juan 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Accra or San Juan in the Winter?
Both San Juan and Accra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Juan year-round.
Accra usually gets less rain in January than San Juan. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Accra is around the same temperature as San Juan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Accra in January average around 27°C (81°F), and San Juan averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAccra 27°C (81°F)San Juan 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Accra or San Juan in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and San Juan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. San Juan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Accra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than San Juan. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Accra is generally around the same temperature as San Juan. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 28°C (82°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAccra 28°C (82°F)San Juan 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for San Juan and Accra
| Accra | San Juan | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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