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

Should you visit Auckland or Accra?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Auckland and Accra can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Auckland or Accra?

Auckland

Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.

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 Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.


Which place is cheaper, Accra or Auckland?

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 Auckland is $151, 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 Auckland and Accra in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Auckland $83
    Accra $17
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Auckland $166
    Accra $34
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Accra

Looking for a hotel in Auckland 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 Auckland


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: Auckland Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Auckland $15
    Accra $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland

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


  • Bus from Airport
    $9.05
  • Airport Shuttle
    $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland

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

  • Departure Transfer: Auckland Central City Centre to Auckland Airport: $24
  • Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Airport: $25
  • Auckland:City Hotel Transfers to/from Cruise Ship in Minivan: $25
  • [Stevong] 24 HRs Auckland Airport Transfer (Hotel <-> Airport): $35
  • Airport Private Transfer: $42
  • Private Transfer From Auckland Airport Oaks To Auckland City: $55
  • Auckland Airport Private Transfers in a Luxury Minibus: $55
  • Private Transfer From Auckland City To Auckland Airport Oaks: $55
  • Auckland Airport To Auckland City Premium Transfer: $57
  • Auckland:Private 1 way Airport transfer to/from CBD Minivan: $57
  • Auckland City To Auckland Airport Premium Transfer: $57
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland APT-HTL (AKL): $58

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: $68
  • Historic Slave Walking Tour of Jamestown with Transfers: $127
  • Airport & City Transfers: $100
  • 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 Auckland or Accra?

Prices for flights to both Accra and Auckland 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
    Auckland $44
    Accra $14
Typical Food Prices in Auckland

For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $4.52

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland

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

  • Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $91
  • Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $93
  • Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $99
  • Private Street Food Tour of Auckland with a Local Guide: $153
  • Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $507

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
  • Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $60
  • Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $68
  • Cooking Class: $75
  • Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
  • Nighttime Food Tour with Local Guide: $90
  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
  • Hands-On Cooking Class With Local Food Tours and Market Tours : $116
  • Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $135
  • Fulani Dinner Experience: $150
  • Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $179

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Auckland $26
    Accra $2.97
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)
    $31
  • Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)
    $114

Tours and Activities in Auckland

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

  • Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
  • Explore Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Vibrosaun Therapy Experience: $17
  • Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $18
  • Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Entry Ticket: $19
  • Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $23
  • The Hunt for the Missing Monarch - An Auckland Adventure: $23
  • Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission: $30
  • Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket : $30
  • Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise: $31
  • Auckland Harbour Cruise: $32
  • Return Ferry Ticket to Rangitoto Island: $33

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 E-waste and Recycling experience in Agbogbloshie: $100
  • Accra Luxury Beachfront Experience : $81
  • Accra Nightlife Experience: $150
  • Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
  • Accra Zoo, Canopy Walk and Botanical Gardens Private Tour: $145
  • Cape Coast Root ,History, & Active Adventure tour: $174
  • Ghana Chocolate Tasting Experience : $180
  • Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas: $265
  • 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75
  • 8 Days Detty December Ghana Tour: $300
  • Aburi Botanic Gardens and Boti Falls Full-Day Private Tour: $180

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Auckland $13
    Accra $4.25

Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland

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

  • Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $105
  • Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $133
  • Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour with Lunch: $142
  • Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $156
  • Kumeu Wine Tour: $160
  • From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $170
  • Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $174
  • Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $183
  • City Tour with Wine Tastings and Lunch: $187
  • Auckland City Scenic Tour with Wine Tasting + Lunch : $191
  • City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $198
  • Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $203


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


Which is Bigger, Auckland or Accra?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Auckland 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 Auckland or Accra?

Auckland 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 Auckland or Accra in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Auckland as well as Accra. The beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Auckland this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.

Auckland is cooler than Accra in the summer. The daily temperature in Auckland averages around 20°C (68°F) in January, and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in July.

Auckland usually gets less rain in January than Accrain July. Auckland gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures January and July
    Auckland 20°C (68°F) 
    Accra 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Auckland or Accra in the Autumn?

Both Accra and Auckland are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the autumn, Auckland is much colder than Accra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Auckland in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Accra averages at about 26°C (79°F)in October.

In April, Auckland usually receives more rain than Accrain October. Auckland gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures April and October
    Auckland 16°C (61°F) 
    Accra 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Auckland or Accra in the Winter?

Both Accra and Auckland during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Auckland in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.

In July, Auckland is generally much colder than Accrain January. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 11°C (52°F), and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Auckland. Auckland usually gets more rain in July than Accrain January. Auckland gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures July and January
    Auckland 11°C (52°F) 
    Accra 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Auckland or Accra in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Auckland and Accra. Most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Auckland is much colder than Accra in the spring. The daily temperature in Auckland averages around 14°C (58°F) in October, and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in April.

Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. In October, Auckland usually receives less rain than Accrain April. Auckland gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures October and April
    Auckland 14°C (58°F) 
    Accra 28°C (82°F)

Typical Weather for Accra and Auckland

Auckland Accra
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C (68°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Feb 20°C (68°F) 65 mm (2.6 in) 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Mar 19°C (66°F) 82 mm (3.2 in) 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 95 mm (3.7 in) 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
May 14°C (57°F) 92 mm (3.6 in) 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Jun 12°C (53°F) 116 mm (4.6 in) 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in)
Jul 11°C (52°F) 135 mm (5.3 in) 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Aug 11°C (53°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Sep 13°C (55°F) 97 mm (3.8 in) 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Oct 14°C (58°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Dec 18°C (65°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)