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

Should you visit Accra or Valencia?

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

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

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.

Valencia

Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.


Which place is cheaper, Valencia 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 Valencia is $174. 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 Valencia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $16
    Valencia $66
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $32
    Valencia $132
Compare Hotels in Accra and Valencia

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Valencia? 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 Valencia


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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 Valencia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $14
    Valencia $20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

  • Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
  • Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
  • City Highlights Half-day Guided Tour with Transfers: $59
  • City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
  • Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
  • Airport & City Transfers: $100
  • Historic Slave Walking Tour of Jamestown with Transfers: $127
  • Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $45
  • Private Accra City Tour with Free Airport Transfer: $100
  • Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $60
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $76

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:

  • One-Way Boat Transfer to/from Port Saplaya: $14
  • Transfer: Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC): $28
  • Barcelona to Montserrat: Guided Tour & Return Bus Transfers: $29
  • Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Sedan: $39
  • Arrival Private Transfer Valencia Port to Valencia City by Van: $44
  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Valencia HTL-APT (VLC): $48
  • Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer : $56
  • Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $56
  • Private Transfer from Valencia Port to Valencia Airport (VLC): $56
  • From Albufera Day Trip with Boat Tour and Transfer: $63
  • Private Valencia Transfer: Central Valencia to Cruise Port or Valencia Airport: $73
  • Private arrival OR departure transfer in Valencia (hotel OR airport pick-up): $76

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Valencia?

Prices for flights to both Valencia 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
    Valencia $80

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
  • Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
  • Accra Street Food Tour: Osu Night Market Tour Experience: $46
  • Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $60
  • Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $73
  • Cooking Class: $75
  • 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
  • Hands-On Cooking Class With Local Food Tours and Market Tours : $116
  • Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $135
  • Fulani Dinner Experience: $150

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia

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

  • Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $20
  • Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $51
  • Valencia Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $54
  • Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $57
  • Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $67
  • Dinner in the Dark with Spanish Cuisine: $68
  • Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $68
  • Private Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $73
  • Flamenco Show with Dinner at La Bulería: $74
  • Authentic Food Tour with Paella Valenciana: $74
  • Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour: $74
  • Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria - Evening : $74

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $2.94
    Valencia $33

Tours and Activities in Accra

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

  • Ghanaian Food Tasting Experience with Music and Drinks: $41
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
  • Accra Guided City Tour Experience: $56
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
  • Accra Guided City Tour Experience: $60
  • James Town Walking Tour | Discover Old Accra: $68
  • Kwame Nkrumah Museum, Independence Square & More Tour: $70
  • 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
  • Accra Central: Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $72
  • Walking Tour of Accra: $75
  • 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75
  • Accra City Tour, explore the history, and local flavours. : $80

Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia

Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Flamenco Tour
    $18

Tours and Activities in Valencia

Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Valencia Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.65
  • Experience Valencia’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • In Love with A Self-Guided Tour of its Landmarks: $7.99
  • Discover Valencia with a Playful walking tour!: $8.53
  • Historic Center Audio-Guided Tour with Earphones: $9.10
  • Valencia Secrets of El Cabañal Tour and Exploration Game: $9.28
  • Silk Museum Entry Ticket: $10
  • Principe Felipe Science Museum Entry Ticket: $10
  • Skip the Line: Valencia Silk Museum Ticket Entrance: $10
  • Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Smartphone: $11
  • Hortensia Herrero Art Center Ticket or Guided Tour: $11
  • 2 Hours Self Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $12

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $4.22
    Valencia $23

Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia

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

  • Valencia Pub Crawl | The Biggest | Club Entry Included: $27
  • Boat Ride with Valencian Wine Tasting & Tapas: $55
  • Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $63
  • Vineyard Tour with Local Wine Tasting & Appetizer: $97
  • Wine tasting tour (private tour): $110
  • From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $113
  • Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $115
  • From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $131
  • Small Group - Half-Day Wine Tour: $134
  • Two wineries tour with wine tasting (private tour): $137
  • Gourmet Food & Wine Tour: $148
  • Horseback riding and wine tour (private tour): $174


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Valencia?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Valencia. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Valencia, 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 Valencia?

Valencia 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 Valencia in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Valencia. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Valencia this time of year.

Accra is around the same temperature as Valencia in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Valencia fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).

In July, Accra usually receives more rain than Valencia. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Valencia 25°C (76°F)

Should I visit Accra or Valencia in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Accra as well as Valencia. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Valencia for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Accra is a little warmer than Valencia. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Valencia averages at about 19°C (66°F).

Accra usually gets less rain in October than Valencia. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Accra 26°C (79°F) 
    Valencia 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Accra or Valencia in the Winter?

Both Valencia and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Valencia in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Valencia. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Valencia fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

In January, Accra usually receives less rain than Valencia. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Valencia 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Accra or Valencia in the Spring?

Both Valencia and Accra during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Valencia for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.

Accra is much warmer than Valencia in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Valencia fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Accra. Accra usually gets more rain in April than Valencia. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Valencia 15°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Valencia and Accra

Accra Valencia
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 12°C (53°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 12°C (54°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 14°C (56°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 15°C (60°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 18°C (65°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 22°C (71°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 25°C (76°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 23°C (73°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 19°C (66°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 15°C (58°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 12°C (54°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)