Which place is cheaper, Orlando or Lima?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Lima or Orlando?
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 Orlando. 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 Orlando?
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.
Orlando
Orlando is a haven for tourists from the entire United States and abroad. The most famous sight in Orlando, Walt Disney World, is not actually located in the city at all, but in nearby Lake Buena Vista. The area attracts over 50 million visitors a year and the city's sprawling development has created amenities and entertainment options for tourists of all ages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, The Best Adventure Tours to Peru, The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLima $97Orlando $368
The average daily cost (per person) in Lima is $97, while the average daily cost in Orlando is $368. 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 Orlando in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLima $53Orlando $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLima $106Orlando $308
Compare Hotels in Lima and Orlando
Looking for a hotel in Lima or Orlando? 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 Orlando Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lima $6.21Orlando $66
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.88
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Taxi Ride$5.88
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Short Taxi Ride$4.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- From Lima Private transfer to Paracas: $290
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $257
- Lima round trip transfers airport - hotel - airport + City Tour: $218
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $196
- Private Transfer from Pisco Cruise Port to Lima City Hotels: $196
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $196
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $159
- Private Largevan Transfer - Arrival Lima Airport to Hotel: $79
- Transfer by car from the airport to the hotel: $60
- Lima Airport Round Trip Transfer: $60
- Private Transfer from Lima to Jorge Chávez (LIM) Airport: $57
- Airport Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport LIM to Lima by Sedan: $51
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Orlando
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Orlando are as follows:
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Parking$14
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Taxi Ride$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Orlando
Also for Orlando, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- MCO Airport Private Transfer to/from Orlando or Disneyland: $20
- Transfer: Lake Buena Vista Area Hotels to Orlando Airport (MCO): $23
- MCO Airport Private Transfer to Downtown (Special Offer): $27
- Private Transfer: MCO to Disney, Universal, and Orlando: $30
- Port Canaveral Transfer Service: $30
- Orlando Airport Mco:Private Transfer to Disney and Universal: $38
- Transfer: MCO/Orlando Hotels to Port Canaveral: $40
- Orlando Airport(MCO):Private Transfer from/to Disney's Resort: $40
- Orlando:Airport Private Transfer to/from Disneyland Resort: $41
- Orlando Chauffeur Transfer: MCO Airport/Hotels to Port Canaveral: $50
- Orlando Shopping Roundtrip Transfer to Premium Outlets: $50
- MCO Private Transfer Airport to Hotel: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Lima or Orlando?
Prices for flights to both Orlando 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 $33Orlando $113
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.71
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Ice cream$3.82
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Coffee$3.23
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Donut$1.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Food tours on the forbidden side of Lima (Min. 3 Guests – Max. 6): $5.00
- Local Food Tour at an Iconic Market!!: $24
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $45
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $49
- Lima Street Food Tour : Try the best Peruvian street food: $49
- Private Cooking Class in Causa & Lomo Saltado: $50
- Private Churros Cooking Class, Miraflores & Hotel Pickup: $50
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- 4h Cooking Class in Iconic Dishes & Bottomless Drinks: $55
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $55
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
Typical Food Prices in Orlando
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Orlando:
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Lunch for Two at Epcot$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show: $39
- Flavors of ICON Park Food Tour: $40
- Pirates Dinner Adventure Show Deluxe Package: $67
- St. Johns River Lunch and Dinner Cruises in Sanford, Florida: $71
- Orlando Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Experience: $75
- Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package: $75
- Fun Gnocchi Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Orlando: $75
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Venue in Orlando: $75
- Downtown Food Tour with 5 Local Favorite Dishes: $76
- Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando: $88
- Ivanhoe Village Food Tour with Tastings: $89
- Milk District Eats Walking Food Tour: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lima $9.38Orlando $204
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)$18
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Movie Tickets$2.50
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $265
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $134
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $134
- 2D Tour from Lima Paracas and Huacachina with Night in Huacachina: $230
- 3 Day Tour From Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Hour Private Electric Scooter Tour of Lima: $75
- 3 Hours Walking Tour of Lima Old Town and Catacumbs: $59
- 4 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $299
- 8-Hour Private Tour Lima Viceroyalty and Gold Museum with Lunch: $120
- A Half Day Lima City Tour: $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Universal Studios for Two$110
Tours and Activities in Orlando
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Orlando.
- Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket: $12
- An Epic Art Walk in an Interactive Walking Tour: $15
- Orlando Area 5 Day Self Guided Disney Save Tour & More: $15
- Old Town Entertainment District Attraction Tickets and Meal: $15
- Bonanza Golf & Gifts Entry Ticket in Orlando: $18
- Ripley's Mirror Maze Experience: $18
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Entry Ticket in Orlando: $21
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Entry Ticket: $21
- Chocolate Kingdom Factory Adventure Tour: $24
- Orlando Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Central Florida Adventure Park - Authentic Dude Ranch Experience: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLima $6.10Orlando $30
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$7.91
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Beer$4.41
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Cocktail$3.53
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Discover Barranco's Nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $24
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $38
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $50
Sample the Local Flavors in Orlando
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Orlando:
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Orlando's Magical Nightlife: $15
- An Epic Bar Crawl in Winter Park: $15
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Caribbean Moonshine Distillery Tour and Tasting: $40
- Sanford’s Haunted Brewery Tour: $43
- Orlando Distillery Tour with Tasting Experience: $60
- Brews and Bites Brewery Walking Tour: $75
- 2-Hour Sushi Making Class at a Local Brewery: $75
- Pontoon Pub Crawl, 5 Lakeside Pubs and Restaurants Visit by Boat: $90
- Shared Premium Distillery Tour in Orlando: $95
- Happy Hour Downtown Pub Crawl: $139
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lima and Orlando, we can see that Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Orlando 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 Orlando Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lima or Orlando?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Orlando. When comparing the sizes of Lima and Orlando, 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 Orlando?
Orlando 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 Orlando in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lima as well as Orlando. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Orlando for the family-friendly experiences.
Lima is much colder than Orlando in the summer. The daily temperature in Lima averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Orlando fluctuates around 82°F (28°C).
It's quite rainy in Orlando. Lima usually gets less rain in July than Orlando. Lima gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 8.3 inches (211 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLima 18°C (64°F)Orlando 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Lima or Orlando in the Autumn?
Both Orlando and Lima are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Orlando in the autumn for the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Lima is cooler than Orlando. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lima in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Orlando averages at about 75°F (24°C).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Orlando. In October, Lima usually receives less rain than Orlando. Lima gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLima 19°C (66°F)Orlando 75°F (24°C)
Should I visit Lima or Orlando in the Winter?
Both Orlando and Lima during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Orlando for the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Lima is generally much warmer than Orlando. Daily temperatures in Lima average around 23°C (73°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 59°F (15°C).
Lima usually gets less rain in January than Orlando. Lima gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.3 inches (58 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLima 23°C (73°F)Orlando 59°F (15°C)
Should I visit Lima or Orlando in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lima and Orlando. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Lima is around the same temperature as Orlando in the spring. The daily temperature in Lima averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Orlando fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
In April, Lima usually receives less rain than Orlando. Lima gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLima 22°C (72°F)Orlando 72°F (22°C)
Typical Weather for Orlando and Lima
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 62°F (16°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 inches (181 mm) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 inches (211 mm) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 inches (171 mm) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 inches (183 mm) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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