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

Should you visit Kampala or Accra?

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

Should I visit Kampala or Accra? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Kampala or Accra?

Kampala

Kampala is the capital of Uganda in the South part of the country near Lake Victoria. It is the largest city in Uganda, with a population of over two million people. This city is very safe and the locals are known to be very kind and approachable.

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 Camping Tours in Uganda, The Best Safaris in Uganda, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.


Which place is cheaper, Accra or Kampala?

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 Kampala is $77, 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 Kampala and Accra in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kampala $60
    Accra $17
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kampala $120
    Accra $34
Compare Hotels in Kampala and Accra

Looking for a hotel in Kampala 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 Kampala


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: Kampala Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kampala $2.54
    Accra $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Kampala

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


  • Taxi around town
    $4.06

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kampala

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kampala:

  • Airport Transfer from Entebbe to Kampala: $30
  • Entebbe Kampala Airport Transfer: $45
  • Entebbe Airport pickup (Entebbe - Kampala) reliable 24/7 transfer: $48
  • Private Transfer from Entebbe Airport (EBB) Uganda to Kampala: $70
  • Private Transfer from Kampala to Entebbe Airport (EBB) Uganda: $70
  • Guided City Tour with Private Transfers: $145
  • Full-Day Kampala Trip with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $200

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

  • Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
  • Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
  • City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
  • Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
  • Airport & City Transfers: $100
  • Historic Slave Walking Tour of Jamestown with Transfers: $127
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $68

Is it cheaper to fly into Kampala or Accra?

Prices for flights to both Accra and Kampala 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
    Kampala $15
    Accra $14
Typical Food Prices in Kampala

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Kampala:


  • Lunch for 2
    $1.63

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kampala

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

  • Like a local cooking Tours: $26
  • Private Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
  • Cooking Class With a Local (Kampala, Jinja, Entebbe - 4 Hours): $56
  • Three-Hour Food Tour: $71
  • Momma Ida's Ugandan Cuisine Cooking Tour: $75
  • Kampala City Walking Food Tour: $77
  • Night-time Boda Boda Street Food Tour: $91
  • Fishing Village Food Tour & Luwombo Stop: $102
  • Amazing Race - Food Tour: $103
  • Kampala cooking tour: $133
  • uganda fun time (bed,breakfast, lunch and dinner ) : $154
  • Kampala food tour: $205

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.
    Kampala -
    Accra $2.97

Tours and Activities in Kampala

Here are a few actual costs in Kampala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Katanga Slum Guided Walking Tour: $10
  • African Fabric Market Tour : $13
  • Small Group City Center Guided Walking tour: $15
  • Uganda Community Tour: $15
  • Kampala Half-Day Walking Tour with Local Female Guides: $20
  • Kampala's walking city Tour Experience : $23
  • 3-Hour Walking Tour with Optional Gaddafi Mosque: $24
  • Best Kampala group Walking Tour.: $25
  • Complete Kampala Tour Experience: $25
  • Entebbe Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Zoo and Botanical Gardens Options: $25
  • Kampala:Guided walking tour: $25
  • Kampala Heart of Walking Adventure : $26

Tours and Activities in Accra

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

  • Ghanaian Food Tasting Experience with Music and Drinks: $38
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $60
  • Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
  • Accra City:Accra city Tour for Culture Seekers (Private: $65
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $68
  • Kwame Nkrumah Museum, Independence Square & More Tour: $70
  • Accra Central: Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $72
  • Walking Tour of Accra: $75
  • 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75
  • City Day Tour With Lunch: $79

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kampala -
    Accra $4.25

Sample the Local Flavors in Kampala

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kampala:

  • Entebbe and club,pub and bar crawl experiences: $35
  • Kampala Pub Crawl | Uganda | 4 hours: $65
  • Kampala Bar Crawl, Beer Tasting and Street Food (6 Hours): $71


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


Which is Bigger, Kampala or Accra?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 45% larger than the population of Kampala. When comparing the sizes of Kampala 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.

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