Which place is cheaper, Vieques Island or Lima?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lima or Vieques Island?
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 Vieques Island. 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 Vieques Island?
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.
Vieques Island
Amidst the melodious chorus of coqui frogs and gentle whispers of palm trees blowing in an evening breeze, you will find that the waters around you glow just as brightly as the stars above. This tropical paradise is none other than Vieques, Puerto Rico. Tropical forests, bioluminescent bays, coral reefs--this island attracts visitors from all around the world who seek to see the wonders and beauties of the tropics. This island suits those from all walks of life, from history buffs seeking to learn about its unique past to nature-lovers wanting to admire its untouched wilderness. Vieques is the place for a perfect vacation!
For some great organized tour ideas, see 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 dayLima $77Vieques Island $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Lima is $77, while the average daily cost in Vieques Island is $170. 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 Vieques Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLima $49Vieques Island $92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLima $98Vieques Island $184
Compare Hotels in Lima and Vieques Island
Looking for a hotel in Lima or Vieques Island? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lima $5.73Vieques Island $30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.43
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Taxi Ride$5.43
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Short Taxi Ride$4.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Private Transfer From Lima To Paracas With 2 Stops : $176
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $150
- 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
- Lima round trip transfers airport - hotel - airport + City Tour: $89
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port: $87
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer for small groups: $79
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port : $79
- Private Largevan Transfer - Arrival Lima Airport to Hotel: $70
- Lima J Chavez Airport to Lima Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vieques Island
Also for Vieques Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Taxi Transfer From San Juan Airport to El Conquistador Hotel: $115
- Private Transfer Fajardo or Ceiba to San Juan Airport: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Lima or Vieques Island?
Prices for flights to both Vieques Island 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 $18Vieques Island $54
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.34
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Ice cream$3.53
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Coffee$2.99
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Donut$0.95
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
- Lima Street Food Tour: $40
- Lima Food Tour: $45
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Lima Street Food Tour: $45
- Street Food Tour in Miraflores District: $45
- Barranco Tour with Dinner: $47
- Bohemian tour of Barranco with Dinner: $47
- Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima: $48
- Lima Night Food Tour: $48
- Lima Market Food Tour: $52
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lima $8.66Vieques Island $34
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$2.31
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
- Lima in 1 Day! - City Tour + Miraflores, Barranco & San Isidro: $85
- Tour to Historical Places in Lima: $30
- 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 Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Lima: $51
Tours and Activities in Vieques Island
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vieques Island.
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $45
- El Yunque Waterfalls and Waterslide River Tour: $50
- Overnight Bio Bay Kayak Tour in Vieques Island: $56
- Bio Bay Kayak Tour in Fajardo: $65
- Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayaking Tour in Laguna Grande Fajardo: $65
- Isla de Vieques Beach Sightseeing Day Tour: $70
- Bio Bay Kayak Tour in Fajardo: $72
- Private Tour to the East Side of Puerto Rico: $95
- Snorkeling Tour to Vieques Island: $100
- Fajardo Afternoon Snorkeling Boat Tour: $110
- Mosquito Bay Kayak Experience in Vieques: $115
- Icacos Island All-Inclusive Snorkel and Boat Tour : $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLima $5.63Vieques Island $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$7.30
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Beer$4.07
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Cocktail$3.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $12
- Exclusive Pub Crawl with 10+ benefits: $18
- Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $18
- Party tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $25
- Local Wine Tour: $50
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Oasis + Wine Tour !! The best price: $226
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lima and Vieques Island, we can see that Vieques Island 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 Vieques Island is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Vieques Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vieques Island 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 Vieques Island Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lima or Vieques Island?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 830 times larger than the population of Vieques Island. When comparing the sizes of Lima and Vieques Island, 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 Vieques Island?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Lima or Vieques Island in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lima as well as Vieques Island. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vieques Island throughout the year.
Lima usually gets less rain in July than Vieques Island. Lima gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Vieques Island receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vieques Island. In the summer, Lima often gets less sunshine than Vieques Island. Lima gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vieques Island receives 287 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Lima is much colder than Vieques Island. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lima in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Vieques Island averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLima 18°C (64°F)Vieques Island 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Lima or Vieques Island in the Autumn?
Both Vieques Island and Lima are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Vieques Island because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vieques Island. In October, Lima usually receives less rain than Vieques Island. Lima gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Vieques Island receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Vieques Island. Lima usually receives less sunshine than Vieques Island during autumn. Lima gets 60 hours of sunny skies, while Vieques Island receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lima is generally cooler than Vieques Island. Daily temperatures in Lima average around 19°C (66°F), and Vieques Island fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLima 19°C (66°F)Vieques Island 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Lima or Vieques Island in the Winter?
Both Vieques Island 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vieques Island year-round.
Lima usually gets less rain in January than Vieques Island. Lima gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Vieques Island receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Vieques Island, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Lima often gets less sunshine than Vieques Island. Lima gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vieques Island receives 240 hours of full sun.
Lima is cooler than Vieques Island in the winter. The daily temperature in Lima averages around 23°C (73°F) in January, and Vieques Island fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLima 23°C (73°F)Vieques Island 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Lima or Vieques Island in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lima and Vieques Island. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round. Vieques Island attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Lima usually receives less rain than Vieques Island. Lima gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Vieques Island receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vieques Island this time of the year. Lima usually receives less sunshine than Vieques Island during spring. Lima gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Vieques Island receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Lima is cooler than Vieques Island. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lima in April average around 22°C (72°F), and Vieques Island averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLima 22°C (72°F)Vieques Island 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Vieques Island and Lima
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.