Which place is cheaper, Lima or Genoa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Genoa or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Genoa 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: Genoa or Lima?
Genoa
Located on the coast of northwest Italy, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region. With a long history as a rich and powerful trade center, Genoa's past of many centuries is still visible in its old port, stunning architecture, and charming alleyways. A traveler can spend days walking along seaside villas, admiring towering churches, and shopping the boutiques of the city. Genoa is also the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, featuring what is thought to be his birth home and many other quaint abodes.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in 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 dayGenoa €150Lima €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Genoa is €150, 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 Genoa and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGenoa €88Lima €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGenoa €176Lima €90
Compare Hotels in Genoa and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Genoa 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: Genoa Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Genoa €8.69Lima €5.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Genoa
Also for Genoa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Genoa to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Genoa Airport (GOA) to Genoa - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Private Transfer from Santa Margherita Port to Genoa Airport GOA: $44
- Private Transfer from Genoa Airport GOA to Santa Margherita Port: $44
- Private Transfer from Santa Margherita Cruise Port to Genoa city: $44
- Private Transfer from Genoa city to Santa Margherita Cruise Port: $44
- Private Transfer Genoa Cruise Port to Genoa, Savona or Portofino by Business Car: $44
- Genoa Airport (GOA) to Genoa - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Savona Cruise Port to Genoa Airport Private Departure Transfer: $59
- Savona Cruise Port to Genoa hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Genoa airport (GOA) to Savona Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- From Genova: Portofino Return Transfer by Open-Top Bus: $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 Genoa or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Genoa 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 dayGenoa €51Lima €16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Genoa
For Genoa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Genoese cooking lesson in the garden with lunch: $68
- Genoa Old town Food Tour: $74
- Itinerant dinner in the old town: $75
- Street Food Tour: $85
- Do Eat Better Experience - Food Tours in Genoa: $86
- Traditional Food Tour: $91
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Camogli: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Savona: $93
- Dining experience with cooking demo and wines in Rapallo: $93
- Traditional Home Cooking Class in Genoa: $93
- Tour of Genoa historic center and wine tasting with dinner: $93
- Small-group Street food tour in Savona: $97
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.Genoa €20Lima €7.96
Tours and Activities in Genoa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Genoa.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Genoa Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
- City Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $7.00
- City Highlights Self-guided Walking Tour: $8.50
- Lighthouse Entrance Ticket: $8.61
- Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour: $8.99
- Finance and Nobility Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Historic Guided Tour of Christopher Columbus' House: $11
- The City of Children and Young Museum Entry Ticket: $13
- Guided Tour of Rolli Palaces UNESCO Site, Genoa: $15
- Historic Shops in Tour Through Tradition and Flavours: $15
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 dayGenoa €10Lima €5.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Genoa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Genoa:
- Guided Eco Hiking and Sea View Wine Tasting in Portofino Park: $75
- 3 Hour Pesto Making and Wine Tasting Activity in Campetto Genoa: $105
- CAMOGLI: PRIVATE Ligurian Wine Tasting Experience and walking on National Park: $126
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 Genoa and Lima, we can see that Genoa is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Genoa 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 Genoa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Genoa 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 Genoa Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Genoa or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Genoa. When comparing the sizes of Genoa 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 Genoa or Lima?
Genoa 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 Genoa or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Genoa during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Genoa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the summer, Genoa is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Genoa in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Genoa. In the summer, Genoa often gets more sunshine than Lima. Genoa gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Genoa usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Lima. Genoa gets 12 mm (0.5 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 JulyGenoa 25°C (76°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Genoa and Lima. Many visitors come to Genoa 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.
In October, Genoa is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Genoa average around 19°C (66°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Genoa usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Genoa gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Genoa usually receives more rain than Lima. Genoa gets 97 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 OctoberGenoa 19°C (66°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Genoa as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Genoa for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Genoa is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Genoa averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Genoa often gets less sunshine than Lima. Genoa gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Genoa usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Genoa gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JanuaryGenoa 11°C (51°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Genoa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Genoa because of the beaches and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Genoa is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Genoa in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
Genoa usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Genoa gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Genoa usually receives more rain than Lima. Genoa gets 65 mm (2.6 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 AprilGenoa 15°C (58°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Genoa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (71°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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