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

Should you visit Accra or Vienna?

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

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

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.

Vienna

Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria.


Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 $49, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Vienna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $21
    Vienna $110
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $42
    Vienna $220
Compare Hotels in Accra and Vienna

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Vienna? 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 Vienna


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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 Vienna Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $18
    Vienna $22

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $77
  • Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $80
  • Airport & City Transfers: $100
  • Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:


  • Bus to Airport
    $35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna

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

  • Bratislava - Vienna Airport: Direct & Reliable Bus Transfer: $10
  • Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $22
  • Vienna VIE Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $27
  • Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $48
  • Transfer from Vienna airport to Bratislava: $57
  • Vienna Airport (VIE) Private Transfer to Vienna City/Hotels: $62
  • Departure Private Transfer Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Sedan: $64
  • Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $65
  • Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Vienna City Hotel: $71
  • Private transfer from Vienna to the airport : $72
  • Schwechat Airport Private Transfer to Vienna City: $75
  • Private Transfer from Vienna Airport: $78

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Vienna?

Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $18
    Vienna $68

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

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

  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $25
  • Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
  • Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine : $80
  • Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $82
  • Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
  • Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $90
  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons and Take Out Services.: $100
  • Hands-On Cooking Class With Local Market Tour Option : $130
  • Accra Ghana Private Food and Cooking Class: $130
  • Fulani Dinner Experience: $150
  • Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $218

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna

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

  • 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $47
  • Strauss Dinner Show: $118
  • Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $122
  • Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $125
  • Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class : $143
  • Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $154
  • Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $170
  • Nabiel's Vienna Cooking Class: $179
  • Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $179

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $3.70
    Vienna $45

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 Luxury Beachfront Experience : $81
  • Accra Nightlife Experience: $150
  • Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
  • Accra to Cape Coast Tour (Slave Castles and Kakum Park): $220
  • Cape Coast Elmina Kakum Park Private Day Tour: $200
  • Cape Coast Root ,History, & Active Adventure tour: $174
  • Ghana Chocolate Tasting Experience : $180
  • 2 Days Exciting Accra and Cape Coast City Tour: $250
  • 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
  • 3.5 Hours Private City Tour of Accra: $120
  • A day tour of Accra : $150

Tours and Activities in Vienna

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

  • Self Guided Tours Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
  • Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.57
  • Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.78
  • Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour, Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $5.78
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Vienna: $7.16
  • Vienna Spy Mission: Self-Guided Espionage Adventure: $7.16
  • Vienna Interactive City Tour: $8.36
  • Vienna Wurstelprater Exploration Game and Tour: $8.66
  • Vienna Food Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
  • Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
  • Overview & architectural tour: Secrets of the MuseumQuartier: $11
  • Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $5.30
    Vienna $20

Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna

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

  • Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
  • Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
  • Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
  • Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $54
  • Small-group Vienna Wine Tour: $142
  • Austrian Wine Tasting: $143
  • Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna: $143
  • Vienna Woods Tour with underground lake and wine tasting: $155
  • Wine Tasting Tour: $161
  • Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $161
  • Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!: $190
  • Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $190


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Vienna?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Vienna, 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 Vienna?

Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?

Both Vienna 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. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.

Accra is a little warmer than Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

Accra usually gets more rain in July than Vienna. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Vienna 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Accra or Vienna in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Accra is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).

In October, Accra usually receives more rain than Vienna. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Accra 26°C (79°F) 
    Vienna 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Accra or Vienna in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Accra as well as Vienna. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

Accra usually gets less rain in January than Vienna. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Vienna 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Accra or Vienna in the Spring?

Both Vienna and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.

Accra is much warmer than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

It's quite rainy in Accra. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than Vienna. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Vienna 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Vienna and Accra

Accra Vienna
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 2°C (36°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 4°C (38°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 20°C (69°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 12°C (54°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 7°C (45°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)