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

Should you visit Accra or Seville?

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

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

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.

Seville

The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Seville 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 Seville is $158. 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 Seville in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $17
    Seville $60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $34
    Seville $120
Compare Hotels in Accra and Seville

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Seville? 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 Seville


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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 Seville Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $14
    Seville $19

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville

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

  • Bus Transfer Ticket between Airport and City Center: $6.04
  • Transfer to Santa Justa Train Station: $36
  • One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $42
  • Private 1-Way Airport or Train Station Transfer: $46
  • Transfer Hotel Seville-Seville Airport: $47
  • Sevilla! Private Transfer from/to Sevilla Airport: $48
  • Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city: $49
  • Transfer to Seville Airport: $52
  • Transfer from Seville to Santa Justa Railway Station: $53
  • Seville Airport(SVQ) to Seville hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $53
  • Private One-way Airport Transfer from Seville to Seville Airport : $55
  • One-way transfer by sedan from Seville Airport to hotel in Seville Center: $57

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Seville?

Prices for flights to both Seville 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
    Seville $67

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 Seville

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:


  • Lunch
    $9.94
  • Ice Cream
    $2.41
  • Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)
    $13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville

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

  • Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $26
  • Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $33
  • Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $37
  • Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $37
  • El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $41
  • Paella Cooking Experience: $41
  • Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $45
  • Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
  • Paella Showcooking Experience: $47
  • Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $55
  • The Seville Morning Food Tour: $66
  • Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner: $67

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $2.97
    Seville $30

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 Seville

For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entrance to Cathedral
    $8.37

Tours and Activities in Seville

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.

  • Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.10
  • Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.15
  • Seville Uncovered: A City Exploration Adventure: $5.15
  • Essential audio tour of Seville: $6.19
  • Real Alcázar Audio-Guided Tour in 9 Languages: $6.19
  • Smartphone App Self-Guided Walking Tour [English]: $6.19
  • Museum of Flamenco Dance Admission Ticket: $6.20
  • Monumental Economic tour with booking fee Seville: $7.37
  • Seville Centre in 1 Day: Walking Tour with Digital Guide: $7.75
  • Seville Alcazar/Plaza Espana Walking Tour with Digital Guide: $7.75
  • Seville Alcazar/Plaza Espana in 1 Day - Walking Tour - Audioguide: $7.90
  • Guided Tour of the Macarena Neighborhood: $8.26

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $4.25
    Seville $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Seville

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

  • Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entrance & 3 Free Shots: $15
  • Sherry Wine Tasting with Light Snacks: $25
  • Visit and Wine Tasting at the Andrade Winery in Huelva: $26
  • Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $31
  • Flamenco show with wine tasting and tapas at Bodega La Jara: $47
  • Devour Seville Tapas & Wine Tour Triana Neighborhood : $83
  • Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $92
  • Wine Tourism Half Day Tour: $94
  • Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour in Sevilla Spain: $94
  • From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $98
  • Jerez, Cadiz Wine Tasting with Optional Horse Show: $101
  • Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Seville Small Groups and Jewish Quarter: $153


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Seville?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Seville, 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 Seville?

Seville 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 Seville in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Accra as well as Seville. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Seville in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

Accra is around the same temperature as Seville in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Seville fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

Accra usually gets more rain in July than Seville. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Seville 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Accra or Seville in the Autumn?

Both Seville and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In the autumn, Accra is a little warmer than Seville. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Seville averages at about 20°C (67°F).

In October, Accra usually receives less rain than Seville. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Seville receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Accra 26°C (79°F) 
    Seville 20°C (67°F)

Should I visit Accra or Seville in the Winter?

Both Seville 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. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Seville because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.

In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Seville. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Seville fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

Accra usually gets less rain in January than Seville. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Seville receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Seville 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Accra or Seville in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Seville. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Seville this time of year.

Accra is much warmer than Seville in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Seville fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

Accra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than Seville. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Seville receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Seville 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Seville and Accra

Accra Seville
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 11°C (51°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 12°C (54°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 14°C (58°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 16°C (61°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 20°C (67°F) 32 mm (1.2 in)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 24°C (74°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 27°C (81°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 25°C (77°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 20°C (67°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 15°C (58°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 11°C (52°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)