A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Colonia del Sacramento vs. Lima for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Colonia del Sacramento or Lima?

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 Colonia del Sacramento and Lima can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Colonia del Sacramento or Lima?

Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia del Sacramento is in the Rio de la Plata region of Uruguay. It is filled with old colonial buildings and cobbled streets, and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Colonia del Sacramento was founded in 1680 by the Portuguese, sandwiched in between the Portuguese colony of Brazil and the Spanish Viceroyalty of the River Plate, later Argentina, Uruguay and Southern Brazil. Its strategic position and use as a smuggling port meant that its sovereignty was constantly contested and the city changed hands several times between Spain and Portugal. The irresistibly picturesque town's charm and its proximity to Buenos Aires draw thousands of Argentine and other visitors on weekends and in summer. Prices rise in these periods and it can be difficult to find a room so make sure to book your trip well in advance.

Lima

Lima, the capital city of Peru, is likely to be your point of entry for the country. Lima was founded in 1535 and was the seat of the Spanish rule for 300 years. It's a surprisingly modern city despite its rich history, but many beautiful churches and colonial architecture remain today. There are also large slum areas that highlight the poverty that exists in the city. The city and its surrounding metropolitan area have a population of about 8.5 million people, many of whom came from the Andes Mountains in search of work. Unfortunately the work opportunities are limited and the poverty is obvious as you arrive in Lima.

Which city is cheaper, Lima or Colonia del Sacramento?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Colonia del Sacramento is $52, while the average daily cost in Lima is $60. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Colonia del Sacramento and Lima in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Colonia del Sacramento $27
    Lima $38
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Colonia del Sacramento $54
    Lima $76
Compare Hotels in Colonia del Sacramento and Lima

Looking for a hotel in Colonia del Sacramento or Lima? 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 Colonia del Sacramento


Hotels in Lima


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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: Colonia del Sacramento Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Colonia del Sacramento $13
    Lima $4.46

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Colonia del Sacramento

Also for Colonia del Sacramento, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Colonia Port Terminal Private Transfer: $15
  • Colonia Bus Terminal Private Transfer: $15

Typical Local Transportation prices in Lima

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $5.28
  • Taxi Ride
    $5.28
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $3.96

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:

  • Transfer from the Airport to Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $13
  • Transfer from lima airport: $20
  • Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $20
  • Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $13
  • Round trip private transfer to Lima Airport: $80
  • Round Trip Transfer from and to the Airport in Miraflores/Barranco/Sani: $25
  • QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $6.00
  • Private transfer in medium van to Lima Airport (QuickLlama Airport Shuttle): $40
  • Private transfer in medium van from Lima Airport (QuickLlama Airport Shuttle): $40
  • Private transfer in large van from Lima Airport (QuickLlama Airport Shuttle): $60
  • Private transfer from Lima city to Paracas (price per vehicle): $480
  • Private transfer from Lima Airport to Paracas (price per vehicle): $490

Is it cheaper to fly into Colonia del Sacramento or Lima?

Prices for flights to both Lima and Colonia del Sacramento 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
    Colonia del Sacramento $15
    Lima $14

Typical Food prices in Lima

Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:


  • Lunch for Two
    $4.22
  • Ice cream
    $3.43
  • Coffee
    $2.90
  • Donut
    $0.92

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima

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

  • Virtual Peruvian Cooking Class "Lomo Saltado": $18
  • Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
  • #1 Lima Food Tour and Local Markets (Small Group): $46
  • #1 Peruvian Food Tour through Local Markets (Small Group): $46
  • Delicious Food Tour through Local Markets: $46
  • #1 Dancing Horse Show & Dinner Buffet & Barranco Night Tour: $46
  • Dancing Horse Show & Dinner Buffet & Barranco Night Tour: $46
  • Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $49
  • Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima: $52
  • Half-Day Fountains Tour with Dinner & Folklore Show: $53
  • Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $55
  • Dinner Show and Exhibition of Peruvian Horse including Pick up & drop off: $55

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Colonia del Sacramento $18
    Lima $6.73

Tours and Activities in Colonia del Sacramento

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

  • Colonia Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour: $26
  • Half day city tour in Montevideo: $52
  • Colonia del Sacramento City Tour: $63
  • Half day city tour in Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay: $65
  • From Buenos Aires: Colonia Ferry Tickets and Optional Tour: $81
  • Full Day Birdwatching and Nature Tour: $200

Typical Entertainment prices in Lima

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:


  • Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)
    $16
  • Movie Tickets
    $2.24

Tours and Activities in Lima

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

  • #1 Artsy & Cultural Barranco Walking tour (Small Group): $30
  • #1 Artsy Barranco & Lima City Tour (Small Group): $60
  • #1 Beautiful Fountains Park & Light Show - Night Tour (Small Group): $30
  • #1 City Tour by Night & Magic Fountains Park - Light Show (Small Group): $34
  • #1 City Tour in Lima from the Airport (private service): $46
  • #1 Lima City Tour - Lunch & Pachacamac Archaeological site (Small Group): $80
  • #1 Lima Walking City Tour (Small Group): $30
  • #1 Lunahuana Valley & Rafting Experience - from Lima (Small Group): $140
  • #1 Miraflores, Barranco & San Isidro Tour (Small Group): $34
  • #1 Sandboarding - Buggy Tour & Huacachina Oasis - from Lima (Small Group): $146
  • #1 The Gold Museum of Peru & Lima City tour (Small Group): $80
  • #1 The Gold Museum of Peru Tour (Small Group): $40

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Colonia del Sacramento $4.52
    Lima $4.38

Typical Alcohol prices in Lima

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:


  • Bottle of Wine
    $7.10
  • Beer
    $3.96
  • Cocktail
    $3.17

Sample the Local Flavors in Lima

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:

  • Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Oasis + Wine Tour (Unique Experience): $226
  • Mysterious Nazca Lines, Overflight from Ica, Huacachina Oasis & Wine Tour!: $490

About these numbers

When comparing the travel costs between Colonia del Sacramento and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.


When is the best time to visit Colonia del Sacramento or Lima?

Colonia del Sacramento has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lima experiences a tropical climate with fairly warm weather most of the year.

Should I visit Colonia del Sacramento or Lima in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Colonia del Sacramento as well as Lima. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.

Colonia del Sacramento is a little warmer than Lima in the summer. The temperature in Colonia del Sacramento is usually 25°C (77°F) in January, and Lima stays around 18°C (64°F)in July.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Colonia del Sacramento this time of the year. In the summer, Colonia del Sacramento often gets more sunshine than Limain July. Colonia del Sacramento gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.

Colonia del Sacramento usually gets more rain in January than Limain July. Colonia del Sacramento gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures January and July
    Colonia del Sacramento 25°C (77°F) 
    Lima 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Colonia del Sacramento or Lima in the Autumn?

Both Lima and Colonia del Sacramento are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year.

In the autumn, Colonia del Sacramento is around the same temperature as Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Colonia del Sacramento in April are around 18°C (65°F), and Lima is about 19°C (66°F)in October.

Colonia del Sacramento usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Colonia del Sacramento gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It's quite rainy in Colonia del Sacramento. In April, Colonia del Sacramento usually receives more rain than Limain October. Colonia del Sacramento gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures April and October
    Colonia del Sacramento 18°C (65°F) 
    Lima 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Colonia del Sacramento or Lima in the Winter?

Both Lima and Colonia del Sacramento during the winter are popular places to visit. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate.

In July, Colonia del Sacramento is generally much colder than Limain January. Temperatures in Colonia del Sacramento average around 12°C (53°F), and Lima stays around 23°C (73°F).

In the winter, Colonia del Sacramento often gets less sunshine than Limain January. Colonia del Sacramento gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.

Colonia del Sacramento usually gets more rain in July than Limain January. Colonia del Sacramento gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures July and January
    Colonia del Sacramento 12°C (53°F) 
    Lima 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Colonia del Sacramento or Lima in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Colonia del Sacramento and Lima. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.

Colonia del Sacramento is cooler than Lima in the spring. The temperature in Colonia del Sacramento is usually 18°C (64°F) in October, and Lima stays around 22°C (72°F)in April.

In Colonia del Sacramento, it's very sunny this time of the year. Colonia del Sacramento usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Colonia del Sacramento gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.

Colonia del Sacramento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Colonia del Sacramento usually receives more rain than Limain April. Colonia del Sacramento gets 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures October and April
    Colonia del Sacramento 18°C (64°F) 
    Lima 22°C (72°F)

Typical Weather for Lima and Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia del Sacramento Lima
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C (77°F) 85 mm (3.3 in) 23°C (73°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Feb 24°C (75°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Mar 22°C (71°F) 132 mm (5.2 in) 23°C (73°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Apr 18°C (65°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
May 15°C (59°F) 75 mm (3 in) 20°C (68°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Jun 12°C (53°F) 75 mm (3 in) 19°C (66°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 12°C (53°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Aug 13°C (55°F) 81 mm (3.2 in) 17°C (63°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Sep 15°C (59°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Oct 18°C (64°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Nov 21°C (69°F) 115 mm (4.5 in) 20°C (68°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Dec 23°C (74°F) 89 mm (3.5 in) 22°C (72°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)


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