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

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Accra?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Accra, 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: Addis Ababa or Accra?

Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and also the nation's largest when ranked by its population of over three million. There are also more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis Ababa, making the city a hub for international diplomacy concerning Africa. Other draws include its thriving marketplaces, spicy food, and rich coffee.

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.

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


Which place is cheaper, Accra or Addis Ababa?

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 Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Accra is $39. 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 Addis Ababa and Accra in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $19
    Accra $17
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $38
    Accra $34
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Accra

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Accra? 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 Addis Ababa


Hotels in Accra


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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: Addis Ababa Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.47
    Accra $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:


  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

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

  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $25
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $37
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
  • Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $135

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 Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $70
  • Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $60
  • Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
  • Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Accra?

Prices for flights to both Accra and Addis Ababa 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
    Addis Ababa $13
    Accra $14
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

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


  • Slice of Cake
    $0.05

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa

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

  • Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
  • Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
  • Ethiopian cooking class: $68
  • Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $83
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $86
  • Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
  • Mount Entoto View Point, Museum Palace Local Market & Food Tours : $99
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
  • Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116

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: $44
  • 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: $69
  • Cooking Class: $75
  • Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
  • Nighttime Food Tour with Local Guide: $90
  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
  • Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $135
  • Fulani Dinner Experience: $150
  • Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $179

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.58
    Accra $2.97

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

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

  • Explore Addis Ababa full day city tour: $43
  • Layover in Addis Ababa 5 hours tour: $46
  • Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $48
  • Addis Ababa city tour.: $49
  • Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
  • City tour of Addis, Transit in Addis by car: $51
  • Addis Ababa City Tour. : $54
  • Half Day Addis Ababa Tour: $55
  • City Highlights Guided Tour with Entry Tickets: $56
  • A Guided Tour of Addis Ababa That Includes a City Viewpoint: $59
  • Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa : $60
  • Addis Ababa city Tour: $60

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 E-waste and Recycling experience in Agbogbloshie: $100
  • Accra Nightlife Experience: $150
  • Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
  • Accra Zoo, Canopy Walk and Botanical Gardens Private Tour: $145
  • Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas: $265
  • 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75
  • 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 Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour: $160
  • Aburi Botanical Gardens and Asenema Waterfall Day Tour : $200
  • Aburi Botanical Gardens and Cocoa farm - Private Tour: $168

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $2.96
    Accra $4.25

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:

  • Pub-crawl Tour ( locally crafted beer and wine tasting ): $58
  • Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65


When comparing the travel costs between Addis Ababa and Accra, we can see that Accra is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Addis Ababa Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Accra?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 40% larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Accra, 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.