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

Should you visit Belgrade 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 Belgrade 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: Belgrade or Accra?

Belgrade

Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.

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 Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.


Which place is cheaper, Accra or Belgrade?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $45, while the average daily cost in Accra is $37. 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 Belgrade and Accra in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    Accra $19
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    Accra $38
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Accra

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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 Belgrade


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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.60
    Accra $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.67
  • Private Limo Transfer from Beograd Airport to any location: $39
  • Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
  • Belgrade airport transfer: $46
  • Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
  • Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $53
  • Nikola Tesla BEG airport-private airport transfer: $75
  • Private Airport Transfer: $85
  • Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Timisoara with sightseeing: $88
  • Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac: $98
  • Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $107

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

  • Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
  • Arrival Transfer From Accra Airport To Hotel: $100
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $109
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Accra?

Prices for flights to both Accra and Belgrade 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
    Belgrade $9.30
    Accra $9.28

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

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

  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $66
  • Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $70
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

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

  • Private Ghanaian Cuisine Cooking Class: $40
  • Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
  • Cooking Class: $75
  • Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $78
  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons: $80
  • Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
  • Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
  • Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
  • Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
  • Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $204
  • Ghanaian Local Foods Cooking Class: $216

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.52
    Accra $3.32

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

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

  • Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.10
  • Capture Belgrade:Audio Walking Tour in the Heart of the City: $3.19
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
  • Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.29
  • Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
  • Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.46
  • Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
  • Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
  • Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
  • Walking Tour in Belgrade: $16
  • Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
  • Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16

Tours and Activities in Accra

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

  • Quabus Accra City Tour : $20
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
  • 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
  • Accra Central: Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $72
  • Walking Tour of Accra: $75
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $75
  • Experience Ghana in a Tailored Accra City Tour.: $79
  • Accra Detailed City Tour: $80
  • Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $80
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $80
  • The Agbogbloshie (Accra E-waste and Recycling experience) Private Tour: $85

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Accra $4.76

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:

  • RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $44
  • Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
  • E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $54
  • Natural wine tasting with great views: $55
  • Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $55
  • Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
  • Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
  • Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $71
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $76
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $81
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $82


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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Accra?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 54% larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Accra?

Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Accra in the Summer?

Both Accra and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In July, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Accra. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

In July, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Accra. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.


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

Should I visit Belgrade or Accra in the Autumn?

Both Accra and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.

Belgrade is much colder than Accra in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Accra fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Accra. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Accra 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Accra in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Accra. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

It's quite cold in Belgrade in the winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Accra. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Accra averages at about 27°C (81°F).

In January, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Accra. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Accra 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Accra in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Accra. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.

In April, Belgrade is generally much colder than Accra. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

It's quite rainy in Accra. Belgrade usually gets less rain in April than Accra. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Accra 28°C (82°F)

Typical Weather for Accra and Belgrade

Belgrade Accra
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)