Which place is cheaper, Lima or Nottingham?
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 Nottingham or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nottingham and Lima can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nottingham or Lima?
Nottingham
Nottingham, England is located in the Eastern Midlands of England and it is one of the most popular destinations in the East Midlands and is commonly known as the "Queen of the Midlands". It is most widely known for its link to the popular legend of Robin Hood. Nottingham is one of the 10 most visited cities in England and has a historic past with settlements in the area dating back to pre-Roman times. Nottingham's economy was once mostly based on their Lace making factories and coal mining industries, though not much of these industries still remain in the area. The economy now has shifted more to the service industry and tourism and is a popular shopping destination.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNottingham £143Lima £72
The average daily cost (per person) in Nottingham is £143, while the average daily cost in Lima is £72. 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 Nottingham and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNottingham £64Lima £40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNottingham £128Lima £80
Compare Hotels in Nottingham and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Nottingham 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: Nottingham Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nottingham £21Lima £4.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nottingham
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nottingham:
- East Midlands Airport(EMA) to Nottingham-Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- Nottingham to East Midlands Airport (EMA) - Departure Transfer: $61
- Private Nottingham Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $110
- East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Nottingham - Round-Trip Transfer: $121
- Towcester to Birmingham Airport(BHX) - Departure Private Transfer: $145
- East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Derby- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer from Derby to Manchester Airport (MAN): $206
- Airport Transfer Service | Nottinghamshire to Manchester Airport: $272
- Private Transfer from Nottingham to Manchester Airport (MAN): $284
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride£4.37
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Taxi Ride£4.37
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Short Taxi Ride£3.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Airport Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport LIM to Lima by Sedan: $50
- Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
- Enjoy a Football Game in Lima with local guide and Transfers: $99
- From Lima Private transfer to Paracas: $290
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $58
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $160
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores city - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Lima Airport Departure Transfer: $22
- Lima Airport Private Transfer to Miraflores & Barranco: $35
- Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
- Lima Airport Transfers: Lima City to Jorge Chavez Airport LIM in Standard Van: $56
Is it cheaper to fly into Nottingham or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Nottingham 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 dayNottingham £62Lima £25
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two£3.50
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Ice cream£2.84
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Coffee£2.41
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Donut£0.77
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 with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE: $5.00
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $30
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $43
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $44
- Miraflores Cooking Class Ceviche, Tartar & Pisco Sour: $48
- 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
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $50
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $55
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $55
- Barranco Food Tour: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nottingham £28Lima £6.98
Tours and Activities in Nottingham
Here are a few actual costs in Nottingham for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- TOP Private Guided Tour with Your Mobile: $5.73
- Maid Marian and Robin Hood Quest Experience in Nottingham: $8.24
- Medieval to Modern: A Self-guided Tour of Nottingham's Heritage: $9.99
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Chesterfield by Operation City Quest: $11
- Lincoln Self Guided Trail Adventure: $14
- Stamford Town Guided Tours: $14
- Nottingham Self Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am): $19
- Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $20
- Robin Hood Town Tour: $23
- Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour: $27
- Little John's Big Tour of Nottingham: $29
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)£13
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Movie Tickets£1.86
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Night Tour Lima Pisco and Metropolitan and water show: $4.00
- Dark Side of Lima Evening Walking Tour: $5.00
- Gastronomic Walking Tour A Taste of Lima: $5.00
- Barranco Walking Tour with Sunset Option: $5.00
- Lima Cathedral Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Miraflores Guided Walking Tour and Surquillo Market Experience: $15
- Walking Tour to Miraflores and Barranco with a beer: $15
- Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
- Colorful Barranco Tour and Street Art: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNottingham £7.10Lima £4.54
Sample the Local Flavors in Nottingham
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nottingham:
- DropWorks Rum Tour - Largest Premium Rum Distillery in Europe!: $34
- Nottingham Private Historic Pub Tour with Free Drinks: $177
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£5.88
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Beer£3.28
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Cocktail£2.62
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Barranco Bohemian Bar Crawl: 4 Bars & Live Music: $24
- Lima Anti Pub Crawl: $60
- From Lima Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Dunes and Wine Tour: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nottingham and Lima, we can see that Nottingham is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nottingham 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 Nottingham would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nottingham 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 Nottingham Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nottingham or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Nottingham. When comparing the sizes of Nottingham 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 Nottingham or Lima?
Nottingham 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 Nottingham or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Nottingham and Lima. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Nottingham this time of year. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Nottingham is around the same temperature as Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Nottingham averages around 16°C (62°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Nottingham usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Nottingham gets 196 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Nottingham usually receives more rain than Lima. Nottingham gets 51 mm (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 JulyNottingham 16°C (62°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Nottingham or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Nottingham as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Nottingham for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the autumn, Nottingham is much colder than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nottingham in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Nottingham often gets more sunshine than Lima. Nottingham gets 112 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Nottingham usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Nottingham gets 47 mm (1.9 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 OctoberNottingham 11°C (52°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Nottingham or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Nottingham are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Nottingham in the winter for 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.
Nottingham can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Nottingham is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Nottingham average around 4°C (39°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Nottingham usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Nottingham gets 61 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Nottingham usually receives more rain than Lima. Nottingham gets 49 mm (1.9 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 JanuaryNottingham 4°C (39°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Nottingham or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Nottingham during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Nottingham for the activities around the city during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Nottingham is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Nottingham averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Nottingham often gets less sunshine than Lima. Nottingham gets 151 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Nottingham usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Nottingham gets 47 mm (1.9 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 AprilNottingham 8°C (46°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Nottingham
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (53°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 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.