Which place is cheaper, Dallas or Lima?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lima or Dallas?
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 Dallas. 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 Dallas?
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.
Dallas
Located in the north central part of the state, Dallas is a prominent city in Texas and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in the United States of America. The business reputation of Dallas rose from its historical status as the center for cotton and oil industries. It was also positioned among numerous railroads.
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 $76Dallas $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Lima is $76, while the average daily cost in Dallas is $141. 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 Dallas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLima $49Dallas $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLima $98Dallas $168
Compare Hotels in Lima and Dallas
Looking for a hotel in Lima or Dallas? 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 Dallas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lima $5.67Dallas $28
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:
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.00
- Lima Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Miraflores: $5.63
- Lima Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Lima city center: $6.00
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Hotels in Lima: $13
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport: $17
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $18
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $20
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport to Hotel by Aludy Travel: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dallas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dallas:
- Private Departure Transfer to Dallas Fort Worth Airport DFW: $40
- Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) to Dallas - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Dallas to Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Dallas Airport (DAL) to Dallas - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to Plano or Allen - Arrival Private Transfer: $53
- Dallas to Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) - Departure Private Transfer: $53
- Dallas Airport (DFW) to Dallas - Arrival Private Transfer: $58
- Dallas to Dallas Airport (DFW) - Departure Private Transfer: $58
- Transfer executive private car from Dallas City Center - Dallas Airport (DFW): $60
- Transfer private executive car from Dallas Airport (DFW)- City Center: $60
- Allen or Plano to Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) - Departure Private Transfer: $61
- Dallas Airport (DFW) to Plano / Allen - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Lima or Dallas?
Prices for flights to both Dallas 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 $17Dallas $35
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 Dallas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Dallas are as follows:
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Cowboys Stadium Tour (for 2)$55
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Whataburger Lunch (family of 4)$21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dallas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dallas.
- West Village Happy Hour Food Tour: $39
- Deep Ellum Foodie Lovers Tour with Food Tours of America: $85
- Dallas Secret Food Tour: $98
- Secret Food Tour of Dallas with Private Tour Option: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lima $8.57Dallas $13
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 Dallas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dallas are as follows:
- Historic Downtown Audio Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.50
- Historic Dallas Downtown Solo Self Guided Walking Tour : $7.75
- Dallas in Wonderland: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dallas: $9.59
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure City Game on Your Phone: $10
- Dallas in Wonderland: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Must-See Landmarks & Attractions Self-Guided Tour: $13
- Dallas Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour: $14
- JFK Assassination Walking Tour (Self-Guided): $16
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Denton by Zombie Scavengers: $20
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Plano by Zombie Scavengers: $20
- The Assassination of John F. Kennedy Experience: $20
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Irving by Zombie Scavengers: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLima $5.57Dallas $12
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 Dallas
Also in Dallas, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Terrors Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Dallas Terrors Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $36
- Party Bike Pub Crawl in Deep Ellum and Downtown Dallas: $55
- Dallas Party Bike Pub Crawl in Deep Ellum: $55
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lima and Dallas, we can see that Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dallas 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 Dallas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lima or Dallas?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Dallas. When comparing the sizes of Lima and Dallas, 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 Dallas?
Dallas 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 Dallas in the Summer?
Both Dallas and Lima are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Dallas in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lima is much colder than Dallas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lima in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Dallas averages at about 88°F (31°C).
It's quite sunny in Dallas. Lima usually receives less sunshine than Dallas during summer. Lima gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Dallas receives 337 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lima usually receives less rain than Dallas. Lima gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Dallas receives 2.4 inches (60 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLima 18°C (64°F)Dallas 88°F (31°C)
Should I visit Lima or Dallas in the Autumn?
Both Dallas and Lima during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Dallas for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Lima is generally around the same temperature as Dallas. Daily temperatures in Lima average around 19°C (66°F), and Dallas fluctuates around 69°F (21°C).
In Dallas, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Lima often gets less sunshine than Dallas. Lima gets 60 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dallas receives 222 hours of full sun.
Lima usually gets less rain in October than Dallas. Lima gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Dallas receives 3.9 inches (98 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLima 19°C (66°F)Dallas 69°F (21°C)
Should I visit Lima or Dallas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lima and Dallas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Dallas because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Lima is much warmer than Dallas in the winter. The daily temperature in Lima averages around 23°C (73°F) in January, and Dallas fluctuates around 46°F (8°C).
Lima usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Dallas during winter. Lima gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Dallas receives 183 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lima usually receives less rain than Dallas. Lima gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Dallas receives 1.8 inches (45 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLima 23°C (73°F)Dallas 46°F (8°C)
Should I visit Lima or Dallas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lima as well as Dallas. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Dallas this time of year.
In the spring, Lima is around the same temperature as Dallas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lima in April average around 22°C (72°F), and Dallas averages at about 68°F (20°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dallas. In the spring, Lima often gets less sunshine than Dallas. Lima gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dallas receives 251 hours of full sun.
Lima usually gets less rain in April than Dallas. Lima gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Dallas receives 3.9 inches (98 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLima 22°C (72°F)Dallas 68°F (20°C)
Typical Weather for Dallas and Lima
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 inches (45 mm) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 inches (59 mm) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 5 inches (128 mm) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 83°F (29°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 88°F (31°C) | 2.4 inches (60 mm) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 87°F (31°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 inches (91 mm) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 inches (60 mm) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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