Which place is cheaper, Lima or Florence?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florence or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence or Lima, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Florence or Lima?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €154Lima €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €154, while the average daily cost in Lima is €71. 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 Florence and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Lima €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Lima €90
Compare Hotels in Florence and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Florence 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.
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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: Florence Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Lima €5.27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From The Mall Firenze Shuttle Transfer: $15
- Shared Bus Transfer to/from Pisa Airport: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Florence Train Station: $35
- Private Departure Transfer: Florence Train Station: $35
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $48
- Private Departure Transfer to Florence SMN Train Station : $51
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $51
- From La Spezia: Round-Trip Bus Transfer to Florence: $53
- Private Florence Airport to Hotel Transfer: $59
- From Round Trip Transfer to Cinque Terre: $64
- Private Transfer: Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.99
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Taxi Ride€4.99
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Short Taxi Ride€3.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $198
- Private Transfer From Lima To Paracas With 2 Stops : $176
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $150
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $134
- Round-Trip Transfer in Private Minivan from-to Lima Airport (LIM) in Lima City: $122
- Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers: $119
- Airport Transfer Service in Lima: $95
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima city hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $87
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer for small groups: $79
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port : $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Florence 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 dayFlorence €36Lima €16
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $29
- Florence Street Food Tour, Market and City Center: $31
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $33
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $36
- Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $37
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $46
- Eating Florence Street Food Tour Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $59
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.99
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Ice cream€3.24
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Coffee€2.74
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Donut€0.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Market Food Tour: $33
- Lima Market Food Tour: $34
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $40
- Ceviche Cooking Class Including Pisco Sour Lesson: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $45
- Lima Food Tour: $45
- Street Food Tour in Miraflores District: $45
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Barranco Tour with Dinner: $47
- Bohemian tour of Barranco with Dinner: $47
- Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence €30Lima €7.96
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.69
- Relive the Renaissance on a Guided Walking Tour: $2.69
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.26
- Florence Walking Tour: $3.26
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.28
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.28
- Self Guided Tours Florence With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.28
- Experience Florence’s Art and Architecture on a Walking Tour: $3.29
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.29
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.47
- Uffizi Gallery Highlights Audio Guide (Ticket NOT included): $5.99
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:
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Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)€15
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Movie Tickets€2.12
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- The best of Lima walking tour: $198
- Cultural Tour of the city of Lima & Gastronomic: $62
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $279
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $149
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $149
- 2d/1n Tour: Flight to the Nazca, Paracas and Huacachina Lines: $289
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Day Tour to Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3-Day Trip to Lima Tour Package: $150
- 3-Hour Private Scooter Tour through Miraflores with Guide: $50
- 360° Panoramic bus - Sightseeing Tour: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence €18Lima €5.17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $23
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $27
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- Sip, Savor, Save! Youth Wine Tasting Tour with Appitisers: $28
- Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Cellar Wine Tour: $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine€6.71
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Beer€3.74
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Cocktail€2.99
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $12
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $18
- Exclusive Pub Crawl with 10+ benefits: $18
- Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $18
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $25
- Local Wine Tour : $39
- Local Wine Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florence and Lima, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence is in Europe and Lima is in South America, 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 Lima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lima 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence than you might in Lima.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florence Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Florence and Lima, 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 Florence or Lima?
Florence has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lima experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Florence or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Florence during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Florence for the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In July, Florence is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 25°C (77°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Florence. In the summer, Florence often gets more sunshine than Lima. Florence gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFlorence 25°C (77°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Florence or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Lima. Many visitors come to Florence in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Florence is cooler than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Florence usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Florence gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Florence usually receives more rain than Lima. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFlorence 16°C (61°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Florence or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Florence as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the winter, Florence is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Florence in January average around 7°C (45°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Florence often gets less sunshine than Lima. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFlorence 7°C (45°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Florence or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Florence because of the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Florence is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 14°C (57°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Florence usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during spring. Florence gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Florence usually receives more rain than Lima. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFlorence 14°C (57°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.