Which place is cheaper, Accra or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Athens or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Accra. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Accra?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
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 Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, and The Best Safaris in Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Accra €47
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Accra is €47. 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 Athens and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Accra €20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Accra €40
Compare Hotels in Athens and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Athens 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.
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Accra €17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Airport Athens to Centre Athens: $23
- One way Private Transfer Athens City Center to / from Piraeus Port: $24
- Athens Center To Piraeus Port Private Departure Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens City Center: $27
- Athens Airport Private Transfer to Piraeus Port with Meet & Greet: $27
- Athens Hotels to Piraeus Port Private Transfer: $28
- Piraeus port to Athens hotels Private arrival transfer: $28
- Piraeus Port to Athens Hotels Private Transfer with Meet & Greet: $29
- Mykonos Private Transfer Service–Airport, Port & Hotel Transfers: $29
- Departure Transfer from Athens City to Piraeus Port: $29
- Piraeus Port to and from Athens Airport Private Transfer: $29
- Athens hotels to Athens International Airport (ATH) - Departure Private Transfer: $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Accra Private Airport Transfer: Zero-Stress Meet & Greet: $80
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $75
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $50
- Private Accra Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet: $33
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Athens 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
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Food Meals for one dayAthens €64Accra €17
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Athens Food Tour (5+ Stops) - Full Meal Included by Do Eat Better: $64
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $65
- Athens Food Tour and Local Tastings: $73
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $75
- Athens Traditional Food Tour: $79
- Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $79
- Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $80
- Cooking Class & Dinner at a Roof Garden in Athens: $80
- Athens at Night Enchanting Walking Tour and Dinner Delights: $81
- Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings: $81
- Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour: $81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
- 12-Course Heritage Tasting Dinner & Optional Nightlife Experience: $130
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Accra €3.53
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Self Guided Walking Tour in Athens Hidden Gems: $3.46
- Self-Guided Tour In Athens With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.46
- A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $5.78
- Ancient Athens Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.79
- Athens Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h20 and 29 Audio Reviews: $6.84
- Ancient Agora of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- The Best of Piraeus: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
- Athens Interactive City Tour: $8.11
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket): $9.26
- Acropolis of Athens Self-Guided Tour with 3D & Audio (No Ticket): $9.26
- Self-Guided Greece Grand Tour with Audio Guide: $9.27
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $51
- 1 Day Cape Coast Door of No Return and Kakum Canopy Private Tour: $296
- 2-Day Accra & Cape Coast Tour: $200
- Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour: $150
- Aburi Botanical Gardens and Asenema Waterfalls Day Tour: $165
- Accra City (Private Tour): $110
- Accra City Day Tour – History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $45
- Accra City Experience: $120
- Accra City Tour: $135
- Accra City Tour: $100
- Accra City Tour: $150
- Accra City Tour - Day tour: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Accra €5.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $16
- Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access: $17
- Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl Acropolis Views and Nightclub Fun: $17
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $22
- Athens Olive Oil and Herbs Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $23
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $28
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $37
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $46
- Athens Small Group Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $52
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $57
- Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store: $65
- Noble Greeks Acropolis Wine Tasting with Private Sommelier: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Accra, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens 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 Athens Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Athens. When comparing the sizes of Athens 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 Athens or Accra?
Athens 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 Athens or Accra in the Summer?
Both Accra and Athens during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Athens in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
In July, Athens is generally around the same temperature as Accra. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 27°C (81°F), and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Athens usually gets less rain in July than Accra. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Athens or Accra in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Accra. Most visitors come to Athens for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Athens is cooler than Accra in the autumn. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Accra fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In October, Athens usually receives around the same amount of rain as Accra. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Athens or Accra in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Athens as well as Accra. The winter months attract visitors to Athens because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
In the winter, Athens is much colder than Accra. Typically, the winter temperatures in Athens in January average around 10°C (51°F), and Accra averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Athens usually gets more rain in January than Accra. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Athens or Accra in the Spring?
Both Accra and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Athens this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Athens is generally much colder than Accra. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 16°C (60°F), and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Accra. In April, Athens usually receives less rain than Accra. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Athens
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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