Which place is cheaper, Lima or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Lima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Lima?
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, 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 dayHamburg €117Lima €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, 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 Hamburg and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Lima €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Lima €90
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg 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: Hamburg Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Lima €5.27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket€1.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Hamburg Cruise Port: $38
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport(HAM): $38
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM Departure : $41
- Arrival Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $42
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City Hotels to Hamburg Cruise Port: $52
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bremerhaven Port: $66
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamburg - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $68
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $77
- Hamburg Airport Transfers : Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg in Business Car: $77
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $77
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $79
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $82
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:
- Airport Transfer Service in Lima: $95
- Assistance /Transfer Hotel - Airport Lima Airport : $40
- Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
- From The Larco Museum Complete Tour with transfers: $56
- J.Chavez Airport to Miraflores City Hotels- Round Trip Transfer: $41
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer : $31
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $61
- Jorge Chavez International Airport: Private Transfer: $25
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $134
- Lima : Private transfer between airport to your destination: $29
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Hamburg 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 dayHamburg €35Lima €16
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market€3.50
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Coffee and Donut€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $48
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $484
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
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.Hamburg €39Lima €7.96
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church€3.50
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Historic Treasure: 'Speicherstadt' "FREE TOURS'" Hamburg: $2.58
- Selfguided Audiotour "Speicherstadt and HafenCity": $3.22
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Town and City Center": $3.22
- English Harbor&St.Pauli Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.23
- Harbor&St. Pauli Pay-What-You-Want 2-Hour Walking Tour: $3.23
- English Hamburg City Center Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- Deutsche Hafen & St.Pauli Bezahl-Was-ihr-wollt Tour zu Fuß: $3.23
- German Hamburg Historic City Center Pay-What-You-Want Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.28
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.31
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:
- Free Walking Tour of Lima: $2.00
- Peru's Best Bike Experience since 2014 - 4 Hours Hire: $9.90
- Customize your trip to Peru with Lima Experience: $12
- bike tour: $12
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $13
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Barranco Street Art Tour: $17
- Party tour Fridays Barranco / Saturdays Miraflores: $18
- Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima : $19
- Private Tour with guide in Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI: $20
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $20
- Lima Downtown Tour from Miraflores in 3 hrs: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Lima €5.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $517
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 Hamburg and Lima, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Hamburg. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg 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 Hamburg or Lima?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Lima. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Hamburg is around the same temperature as Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hamburg in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In Hamburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hamburg usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Lima. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In October, Hamburg is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 10°C (50°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Hamburg often gets more sunshine than Lima. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Hamburg can be very cold. Hamburg is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 0°C (33°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Lima. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Hamburg during the spring are popular places to visit. The natural beauty are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the spring, Hamburg is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hamburg in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Lima. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Hamburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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