Should I Visit Accra or Valletta for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Accra or Valletta?

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

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

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.

Valletta

A harbor city and the capital city of the island of Malta, Valletta dates back to the 16th-century with a preserved architectural heritage that earned the city a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is best known for its museums, palaces, and churches.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Historical Tours in Malta, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta.

Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Accra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Accra Prices
Ghana Prices

Valletta Prices
Malta Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Accra $58

Valletta $159

The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $58, while the average daily cost in Valletta is $159. 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 Valletta in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Accra $25

Valletta $74
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Accra $50

Valletta $148

Compare Hotels in Accra and Valletta

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Valletta? 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 Valletta Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Accra $21

Valletta $27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $79
Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $70
Private Accra City Tour with Free Airport Transfer: $100
Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $50
Airport & City Transfers: $100
Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
City Highlights Half-day Guided Tour with Transfers: $100
Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta

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

Private Transfer from Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Airport (MLA): $14
Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Intl Airport (MLA) - Departure Private Transfer : $14
Malta Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Saint Julian's Hotels or Address): $26
Malta Intl Airport (MLA) to Valletta Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $28
Airport Transfers (Private): $39
Malta Private Airport Transfer - Arrival: $44
Afternoon Harbours Cruise with Guide and Roundtrip Transfers: $44
The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers: $45
Departure Transfer: Malta Island to Malta Airport MLA by Van: $47
Malta Private Transfer from Malta Airport to any resort in Malta island: $51
Malta Airport Private Transfers: $66
From Sliema: Three Bay Cruise with Lunch and Transfers: $76

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Valletta?

Prices for flights to both Valletta 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 $21

Valletta $64

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.: $25
Accra Street Food Tour: Osu Night Market Tour Experience: $47
Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $60
Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $74
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
Cooking Class and Market Tour with Hotel Pickup: $120
Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $135
Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $179

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valletta

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

Valletta Food Tour - Eat like a local: $46
Valletta Food Tour: $58
Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers: $71
Romantic Italian Cuisine Dinner in Valletta: $74
Fireworks Festival Cruise Including Dinner, Drinks and Transport: $81
Christmas Tour in Gozo (afternoon) inc. Dinner: $92
From Malta: Blue Lagoon and Gozo Tour w/Quads and Dinner: $111
The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour: $150
Private Valletta Food Tour: $175

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Accra $4.43

Valletta $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: $100
Accra E-waste and Recycling experience in Agbogbloshie: $80
Accra Luxury Beachfront Experience : $81
Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas: $265
The Akosombo Tour: $250
2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $100
7 Hours Cape Coast Tour From Accra: $174
A Day Tour of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park : $280
A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
Aburi Botanic Gardens and Boti Falls Full-Day Private Tour: $180

Tours and Activities in Valletta

For Valletta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

Reliving The Sacra Infermeria Augmented Reality Tour: $6.55
30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket): $6.55
The Knights of Malta Museum Entry Ticket: $7.10
City Nobles App Tour + Optional Malta 5D Show Ticket: $7.64
Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide): $7.98
Self-Guided Audio Tour, Map and Directions: $9.12
Valletta Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.28
Entry Ticket for The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens : $10
Valletta City Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Phone: $11
Monastery and Secret Garden Entry Ticket: $11
Malta 5D Audio-Visual Show Ticket: $12
Skip the Line: Malta Classic Car Museum Admission Ticket: $12

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Accra $6.35

Valletta $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Valletta

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Valletta:

Malta Pub Crawl: $22
The Brewery Experience & beer tasting including transport: $38
Brewery Experience with Beer Tasting and Transport: $38
Romantic Wine Tasting Experience at Koccio Valletta: $46
Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour: $54

How are these travel costs calculated?

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

Which is Bigger, Accra or Valletta?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 290 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Valletta, 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 Valletta?

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 Valletta in the Summer?

Both Valletta and Accra during the summer 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 Valletta year-round.

Accra usually gets more rain in July than Valletta. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

In the summer, Accra is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the summer temperatures in Accra in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Valletta averages at about 26°C (79°F).

Summer Average Temperatures July

Accra 25°C (77°F)

Valletta 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Accra or Valletta in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Valletta. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In October, Accra usually receives less rain than Valletta. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

In October, Accra is generally a little warmer than Valletta. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 26°C (79°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).

Autumn Average Temperatures October

Accra 26°C (79°F)

Valletta 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Accra or Valletta in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Accra as well as Valletta. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.

Accra usually gets less rain in January than Valletta. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Accra is much warmer than Valletta in the winter. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Valletta fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Winter Average Temperatures January

Accra 27°C (81°F)

Valletta 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Accra or Valletta in the Spring?

Both Valletta and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Accra. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than Valletta. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

In the spring, Accra is much warmer than Valletta. Typically, the spring temperatures in Accra in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Valletta averages at about 16°C (61°F).

Spring Average Temperatures April

Accra 28°C (82°F)

Valletta 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Valletta and Accra

	Accra		Valletta
	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	27°C (81°F)	18 mm (0.7 in)	13°C (55°F)	90 mm (3.5 in)
Feb	28°C (82°F)	30 mm (1.2 in)	13°C (55°F)	60 mm (2.4 in)
Mar	28°C (82°F)	70 mm (2.8 in)	14°C (57°F)	40 mm (1.6 in)
Apr	28°C (82°F)	117 mm (4.6 in)	16°C (61°F)	30 mm (1.2 in)
May	27°C (81°F)	120 mm (4.7 in)	19°C (66°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun	26°C (79°F)	281 mm (11.1 in)	23°C (73°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)
Jul	25°C (77°F)	86 mm (3.4 in)	26°C (79°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)
Aug	24°C (75°F)	29 mm (1.1 in)	27°C (81°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)
Sep	25°C (77°F)	73 mm (2.9 in)	24°C (75°F)	30 mm (1.2 in)
Oct	26°C (79°F)	49 mm (1.9 in)	21°C (70°F)	80 mm (3.1 in)
Nov	27°C (81°F)	31 mm (1.2 in)	17°C (63°F)	90 mm (3.5 in)
Dec	27°C (81°F)	20 mm (0.8 in)	14°C (57°F)	110 mm (4.3 in)

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