Which place is cheaper, Accra or Hanoi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hanoi 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 Hanoi 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: Hanoi or Accra?
Hanoi
Hanoi is the chaotic capital of Vietnam, and it serves as a great introduction to the country for many travelers. It's the second largest city in the country after Saigon and is an interesting combination of East meets West. There's traditional Vietnamese culture with subtle influences brought by the French. The city continues to grow and change rapidly and it's easy to get lost amidst the chaos.
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 Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $48Accra $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $48, 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 Hanoi and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Accra $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Accra $38
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Hanoi Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.79Accra $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:
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Taxi to Bus Station$1.18
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.15
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.39
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Short Taxi Ride$1.34
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Amazing Hanoi Private TransferTaxi-Cheap Vietnam SimCard Internet: $6.90
- Hanoi Private Car Airport Transfer To Hotel: $7.16
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Center and more: $8.00
- Noi Bai International Airport Private Transfer: $8.18
- Hanoi City Center to Noi Bai Airport - Private Transfer: $8.43
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa : $11
- Private Noi Bai International Airport Transfer: $11
- Private Car Ha Noi Airport Transfer : $12
- Hanoi Airport Transfer: $13
- Noi Bai airport to Ha Noi city transfer by private car: $13
- Private Airport Transfer in Hanoi: $13
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
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Hanoi 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 dayHanoi $13Accra $9.28
Typical Food Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:
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High End Dinner (for Two)$11
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.33
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Bowl of Pho$0.79
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$6.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Hanoi free food tour - Old Quarter food walking tour: $5.00
- Street Food Tour (Group/Individual): $5.11
- Hanoi Street Food Tour Visit Train Street Add Old Quarter: $19
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour: $20
- Walking Street Food Tour Small Group with Local Guide: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $22
- Hanoi street food tour small group tour: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- Ngon ngon & Authentic Hanoi Food Tour: $23
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $23
- Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience: $23
- Vietnamese Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $23
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.38Accra $3.32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi
Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Puppet Theater$1.57
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.57
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National History Museum$1.57
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.75
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bus Ticket Cat Ba - Hanoi ( Bus+ Ferry ) - Best Selling: $0.02
- Hanoi Old Quarter Free walking tour: $5.00
- Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour: $5.00
- Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour : $5.00
- Hanoi Street Food Experience: $5.00
- (Evening) HANOI CUSTOMIZED Walking Tour: $5.00
- Half-day Private Walking Tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter: $5.00
- Sightseeing Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
- Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City: $5.00
- Street Food Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
- Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Half-day Private Walking Tour : $5.00
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.58Accra $4.76
Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi
Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half-Day Guided Tour Australian Beef with Wine Tasting & Rickshaw in Hanoi: $107
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Accra, we can see that Hanoi is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hanoi is in Asia 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 Hanoi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hanoi 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 Hanoi Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 37% larger than the population of Hanoi. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi 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 Hanoi or Accra?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Hanoi or Accra in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Accra. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Accra. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Hanoi is a little warmer than Accra in the summer. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Accra in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Accra. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hanoi usually gets more rain in October than Accra. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Hanoi is around the same temperature as Accra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hanoi in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Accra averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Accra in the Winter?
Both Accra and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Accra. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Hanoi is generally much colder than Accra. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 17°C (63°F), and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Accra in the Spring?
Both Accra and Hanoi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Accra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets less rain in April than Accra. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Hanoi is cooler than Accra in the spring. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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