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

Should you visit Adelaide or Accra?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Adelaide and Accra can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Adelaide or Accra?

Adelaide

Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.

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 G Adventures Tours to Australia, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Australia.

Which place is cheaper, Accra or Adelaide?

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

Adelaide Prices
Australia Prices

Accra Prices
Ghana Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Adelaide $126

Accra $41

The average daily cost (per person) in Adelaide is $126, while the average daily cost in Accra is $41. 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 Adelaide and Accra in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Adelaide $62

Accra $17
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Adelaide $124

Accra $34

Compare Hotels in Adelaide and Accra

Looking for a hotel in Adelaide 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.

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.

Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Adelaide Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Adelaide $17

Accra $15

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:

Shuttle from the Train Station

$3.42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide

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

Adelaide Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Adelaide: $33
Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Business Car: $60
Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Business Car: $60
Airport Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $62
Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Business Car: $62
Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $63
Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfers Experience : $78
Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $88
Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $88
Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Van: $88
Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Luxury Van: $88
Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Car: $101

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $45
Historic Slave Walking Tour of Jamestown with Transfers: $127
Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58

Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or Accra?

Prices for flights to both Accra and Adelaide 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

Adelaide $51

Accra $15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide

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

HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $28
Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $61
Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $116
Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch: $123
Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $182
Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $219

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

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

Accra Street Food Tour: Osu Night Market Tour Experience: $43
Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $67
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 Lessons: $100
Hands-On Cooking Class With Local Food Tours and Market Tours : $116
Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $135
Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $179
Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $185

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Adelaide $13

Accra $3.10

Tours and Activities in Adelaide

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

Adelaide's Queer History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
Adelaide Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
Explore Amazing Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
Australian Wine Discovery Tour Ticket: $16
Hosted Wine Discovery Journey Tour: $16
River Torrens Popeye Sightseeing Cruise: $16
Torrens River Cruise in Adelaide: $16
Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour: $17
Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: $18
Adelaide's True Crime Tour: $21
Adelaide's True Crime Tour: $21
TreeClimb Adelaide Climb For Little Adventurers: $22

Tours and Activities in Accra

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

(Capecoast , Kakum Tour)with optional Assin Manso slave river : $200
Accra Luxury Beachfront Experience : $65
Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
Cape Coast Root ,History, & Active Adventure tour: $174
Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas: $265
The Akosombo Tour: $190
7 Hours Cape Coast Tour From Accra: $174
A Day Tour of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park : $280
Aburi ATV - Quad Biking and Waterfall Private Tour : $280
Aburi Botanic Gardens and Boti Falls Full-Day Private Tour: $180
Aburi Botanical Gardens and Cocoa farm - Private Tour: $168
Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Tours: $190

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Adelaide $21

Accra $4.45

Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:

River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $40
McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $55
McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $56
Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $79
Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $81
Groovy Grape Barossa Day Out with Wine Tastings and Lunch: $94
Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $99
From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $104
Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting & Maggie Beers Farm Join Us: $106
Shared Barossa Full Day Wine Tour-Pickup from the Barossa: $110
From Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch: $110
From McLaren Vale Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch: $116

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adelaide and Accra, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Adelaide is in Pacific and Accra is in Africa, 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide 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 Adelaide Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Adelaide or Accra?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 83% larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Adelaide 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.

When is the best time to visit Adelaide or Accra?

Adelaide 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 Adelaide or Accra in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Adelaide as well as Accra. Most visitors come to Adelaide for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.

In the summer, Adelaide is cooler than Accra. Typically, the summer temperatures in Adelaide in January average around 22°C (72°F), and Accra averages at about 25°C (77°F)in July.

Adelaide usually gets less rain in January than Accrain July. Adelaide gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Summer Average Temperatures January and July

Adelaide 22°C (72°F)

Accra 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Adelaide or Accra in the Autumn?

Both Accra and Adelaide are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the hiking trails and the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Adelaide is generally cooler than Accrain October. Daily temperatures in Adelaide average around 18°C (64°F), and Accra fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

In April, Adelaide usually receives less rain than Accrain October. Adelaide gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Autumn Average Temperatures April and October

Adelaide 18°C (64°F)

Accra 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Adelaide or Accra in the Winter?

Both Accra and Adelaide during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.

Adelaide is much colder than Accra in the winter. The daily temperature in Adelaide averages around 11°C (52°F) in July, and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in January.

Adelaide usually gets more rain in July than Accrain January. Adelaide gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Winter Average Temperatures July and January

Adelaide 11°C (52°F)

Accra 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Adelaide or Accra in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Adelaide and Accra. Many travelers come to Adelaide for the beaches. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

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

Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. In October, Adelaide usually receives less rain than Accrain April. Adelaide gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Spring Average Temperatures October and April

Adelaide 16°C (61°F)

Accra 28°C (82°F)

Typical Weather for Accra and Adelaide

	Adelaide		Accra
	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	22°C (72°F)	19 mm (0.7 in)	27°C (81°F)	18 mm (0.7 in)
Feb	23°C (73°F)	20 mm (0.8 in)	28°C (82°F)	30 mm (1.2 in)
Mar	21°C (69°F)	22 mm (0.9 in)	28°C (82°F)	70 mm (2.8 in)
Apr	18°C (64°F)	38 mm (1.5 in)	28°C (82°F)	117 mm (4.6 in)
May	15°C (58°F)	57 mm (2.2 in)	27°C (81°F)	120 mm (4.7 in)
Jun	12°C (54°F)	50 mm (2 in)	26°C (79°F)	281 mm (11.1 in)
Jul	11°C (52°F)	67 mm (2.6 in)	25°C (77°F)	86 mm (3.4 in)
Aug	12°C (54°F)	51 mm (2 in)	24°C (75°F)	29 mm (1.1 in)
Sep	13°C (56°F)	40 mm (1.6 in)	25°C (77°F)	73 mm (2.9 in)
Oct	16°C (61°F)	37 mm (1.5 in)	26°C (79°F)	49 mm (1.9 in)
Nov	18°C (65°F)	22 mm (0.9 in)	27°C (81°F)	31 mm (1.2 in)
Dec	21°C (69°F)	25 mm (1 in)	27°C (81°F)	20 mm (0.8 in)

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

Should you visit Adelaide or Accra?

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

Where Should I go: Adelaide or Accra?

Adelaide

Accra

Which place is cheaper, Accra or Adelaide?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Adelaide and Accra

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or Accra?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Adelaide

Tours and Activities in Accra

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide

Which is Bigger, Adelaide or Accra?

When is the best time to visit Adelaide or Accra?

Should I visit Adelaide or Accra in the Summer?

Should I visit Adelaide or Accra in the Autumn?

Should I visit Adelaide or Accra in the Winter?

Should I visit Adelaide or Accra in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Accra and Adelaide

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

Should you visit Adelaide or Accra?

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

Where Should I go: Adelaide or Accra?

Adelaide

Accra

Which place is cheaper, Accra or Adelaide?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Adelaide and Accra

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or Accra?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Adelaide

Tours and Activities in Accra

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide

Which is Bigger, Adelaide or Accra?

When is the best time to visit Adelaide or Accra?

Should I visit Adelaide or Accra in the Summer?

Should I visit Adelaide or Accra in the Autumn?

Should I visit Adelaide or Accra in the Winter?

Should I visit Adelaide or Accra in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Accra and Adelaide

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