Which place is cheaper, Baltimore or Lima?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lima or Baltimore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lima and Baltimore. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Lima or Baltimore?
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.
Baltimore
Baltimore is a large, industrial city and popular tourist destination in the state of Maryland. It is about an hour outside of Washington, D.C. and is a hub of tourism and entertainment for the area. It has a vibrant nightlife, comfortable climate, and is a great place to visit when you're in the area. The city proper has a population of about 600,000 and the metropolitan area has 2.7 million. Its economy is centered around science, technology, engineering and math and it has many undergraduate and graduate schools including the world renowned Johns Hopkins University.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, The Best Adventure Tours to Peru, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLima $76Baltimore $184
The average daily cost (per person) in Lima is $76, while the average daily cost in Baltimore is $184. 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 Lima and Baltimore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLima $49Baltimore $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLima $98Baltimore $186
Compare Hotels in Lima and Baltimore
Looking for a hotel in Lima or Baltimore? 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: Lima Hotel Prices and Baltimore Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lima $5.67Baltimore $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Short Taxi Ride$4.03
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Baltimore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Baltimore:
- Oakland to San Francisco Airport (SFO)-Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer from Baltimore Washington Airport BWI: $60
- Baltimore City to Washington City - Private Car Transfer: $63
- Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) to Washington - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Arrival Private Transfer Baltimore Airport BWI to Baltimore by Business Vehicle: $111
- Departure Private Transfer Baltimore to Baltimore Airport BWI - Business Vehicle: $111
- BWI Airport: Transfer to Baltimore or Washington DC: $150
- Airport Transfer BWI Airport to Baltimore Downtown Area Only: $160
- Private Transfer to BWI or Washington DC/Airports: $160
- Airport transfer to or from Silver Spring, MD & Reagan Airport(DCA): $200
- Private transfer To or Form Bethesda and Dulles International Airport: $209
- Airport Transfer Baltimore/Washington International Airport BWI to Washington,DC: $240
Is it cheaper to fly into Lima or Baltimore?
Prices for flights to both Baltimore and Lima 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 dayLima $17Baltimore $46
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.30
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Ice cream$3.49
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Coffee$2.95
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Donut$0.94
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
Typical Food Prices in Baltimore
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Baltimore:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2) in Fells Point$76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Baltimore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Baltimore.
- Federal Hill Food Tour: $71
- Little Italy and Jonestown Food Tour: $73
- Fells Point Food Tour in Baltimore: $74
- Inner Harbor Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner: $76
- Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $84
- Christmas Day Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $84
- Baltimore Signature Dinner Cruise: $101
- Baltimore Buffet Dinner/Dance Cruise of the Inner Harbor: $119
- Baltimore Father's Day Buffet Dinner Cruise : $126
- Baltimore New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lima $8.57Baltimore $18
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)$16
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Movie Tickets$2.28
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
Tours and Activities in Baltimore
Here are a few actual costs in Baltimore for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-guided Waterfall Hiking Tour through Great Falls National Park: $5.00
- Downtown Baltimore In-App Audio Tour: $9.00
- Historic & Cultural Baltimore Self-Driving Audio Guided Tour: $14
- Antietam National Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour: $15
- Historical Baltimore Self-Driving Sightseeing Audio Tour: $17
- Baltimore Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21
- Baltimore Ghosts By US Ghost Adventures: $24
- The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $24
- Baltimore's Cruise ship Tour-shuttle service: $25
- Inner Harbor Sightseeing Cruise: $28
- Baltimore Harbor Tour: $28
- The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLima $5.57Baltimore $17
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$7.23
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Beer$4.03
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Cocktail$3.22
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Baltimore
Also in Baltimore, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original Fells Point Haunted Pub Tour by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $33
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- From Patapsco Region Wine Tour with Lunch: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lima and Baltimore, we can see that Baltimore is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lima is in South America and Baltimore is in North 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 Baltimore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Baltimore 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 Lima Expensive? and Is Baltimore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lima or Baltimore?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Baltimore. When comparing the sizes of Lima and Baltimore, 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 Lima or Baltimore?
Baltimore 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 Lima or Baltimore in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lima and Baltimore. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round. Also, many visitors come to Baltimore in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lima is cooler than Baltimore. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lima in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Baltimore averages at about 78°F (25°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Baltimore this time of the year. Lima usually receives less sunshine than Baltimore during summer. Lima gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Baltimore receives 283 hours of full sun in the summer.
Baltimore receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Lima usually receives less rain than Baltimore. Lima gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLima 18°C (64°F)Baltimore 78°F (25°C)
Should I visit Lima or Baltimore in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lima as well as Baltimore. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Baltimore for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Lima is generally a little warmer than Baltimore. Daily temperatures in Lima average around 19°C (66°F), and Baltimore fluctuates around 57°F (14°C).
In the autumn, Lima often gets less sunshine than Baltimore. Lima gets 60 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Baltimore receives 196 hours of full sun.
Lima usually gets less rain in October than Baltimore. Lima gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 2.8 inches (71 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLima 19°C (66°F)Baltimore 57°F (14°C)
Should I visit Lima or Baltimore in the Winter?
Both Baltimore and Lima are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Baltimore because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Baltimore can be very cold. Lima is much warmer than Baltimore in the winter. The daily temperature in Lima averages around 23°C (73°F) in January, and Baltimore fluctuates around 32°F (0°C).
Lima usually receives more sunshine than Baltimore during winter. Lima gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Baltimore receives 153 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lima usually receives less rain than Baltimore. Lima gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLima 23°C (73°F)Baltimore 32°F (0°C)
Should I visit Lima or Baltimore in the Spring?
Both Baltimore and Lima during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the activities around the city are the main draw to Baltimore this time of year.
In the spring, Lima is much warmer than Baltimore. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lima in April average around 22°C (72°F), and Baltimore averages at about 54°F (12°C).
In Baltimore, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Lima often gets less sunshine than Baltimore. Lima gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Baltimore receives 225 hours of full sun.
Lima usually gets less rain in April than Baltimore. Lima gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLima 22°C (72°F)Baltimore 54°F (12°C)
Typical Weather for Baltimore and Lima
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 inches (80 mm) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
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