Is Accra Expensive?

Is Accra expensive to visit?

While Accra is a popular destination, it is also very affordable and not expensive to visit. The average daily cost is just $39. This is actually one of the main reasons why it's so popular with tourists. When compared to other cities in Africa, many travelers find it to be a reasonably affordable destination. It's in the top 25% of destinations in Africa for its affordability, and our cost analysis found it to be comparable to Luxor and Ouarzazate.

Accra

How expensive is Accra?

On average, visitors spend about $39 per day when visiting Accra (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $78 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Accra here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Accra?

A weekend trip to Accra costs about $117 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $235.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Accra?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Accra costs around $274 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $547.

Is it expensive to backpack in Accra?

Accra is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 3 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $17 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $11 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $28. (See hostel prices in Accra here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Accra.

• $11 for a dorm bed at Somewhere Nice
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• $12 for a dorm bed at African Vibrations Hostel Osu
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Are hotels expensive in Accra?

Considering our analysis of hotel prices in Accra, it becomes apparent that they are fairly even and moderately priced in comparison to hotels in other cities. On average, you can expect to spend around $87 per night for a hotel room. The city is home to approximately 3 five-star hotels, presenting an average rate of $259 per night. For a balanced choice catering to both comfort and cost-effectiveness, three-star hotels provide an average rate of $78 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more budget-friendly alternative at $204 per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Accra?

Activities and things to do in Accra can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $3 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $3.

• Full-Day Private Culture and History Tour of Accra : $85
• The Ancestral Naming Ceremony and Home Coming Experience: $265
• Accra City Tour Experience: $80
• Cape Coast/Elmina Slave Dungeon and Canopy Walkway Tour: $200
• Cape Coast and Elmina Tours ( A cultural heritage tour): $150
• Assin Manso Slaves River and Cape Coast Castle Day Tour : $250
• Kumasi Heritage Tours And Naming Ceremony In A Day: $256
• Cape Coast Castle and Kakum Park Tour: $250

Is food expensive in Accra?

Food in Accra can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $10 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $6. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
• Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
• Private Ghanaian Cuisine Cooking Class: $40
• Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $203
• Food Tour in Accra: $273
• Accra: Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89

Is transportation expensive in Accra?

The prices of local transportation in Accra can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $17 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $9. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.