Which place is cheaper, Lima or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seville or Lima?
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 Seville and Lima. 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: Seville or Lima?
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, 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 daySeville €125Lima €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €125, while the average daily cost in Lima is €71. 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 Seville and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Lima €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Lima €90
Compare Hotels in Seville and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Seville 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: Seville Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Lima €5.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Seville city to Seville Airport(SVQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Seville Airport(SVQ) to Seville hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Private Transfer from Seville City Center to Seville Airport(SVQ): $25
- Seville Airport (SVQ) to Seville city hotels - Arrival Transfer: $26
- Private Transfer from Seville Airport to Seville Cruise Port: $33
- Private Transfer from Seville Cruise Port to Seville Airport(SVQ): $33
- Transfer to Santa Justa Train Station: $38
- Private 1-Way Airport or Train Station Transfer: $43
- Transfer to Seville Airport: $43
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Seville Airport Transfer: $44
- Transfer Hotel Seville-Seville Airport: $44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.99
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Taxi Ride€4.99
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Short Taxi Ride€3.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $198
- Private Transfer From Lima To Paracas With 2 Stops : $176
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $150
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $134
- 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
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima city hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $87
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer for small groups: $79
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port : $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Seville 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 daySeville €37Lima €16
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch€9.50
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Ice Cream€2.30
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- Paella Showcooking with Rooftop Views in Seville City: $43
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $64
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $69
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.99
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Ice cream€3.24
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Coffee€2.74
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Donut€0.87
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seville €29Lima €7.96
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral€8.00
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- SEVILLE in one day: GPS-AutoGuided Audio Tour: $1.08
- Triana Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $3.23
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.23
- Barrio de Santa Cruz Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.26
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.28
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.37
- Unveil Flamenco's World through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.63
- Seville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (EN, ES): $5.40
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Smartphone App Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.45
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)€15
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Movie Tickets€2.12
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
- The best of Lima walking tour: $198
- 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 Scooter Tour through Miraflores with Guide: $50
- 360° Panoramic bus - Sightseeing Tour: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeville €10Lima €5.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $33
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $39
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $43
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $96
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $113
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $128
- County Wine Tasting: $164
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Jerez Winery Tour and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
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€6.71
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Beer€3.74
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Cocktail€2.99
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Lima, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Seville 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 Seville or Lima?
Seville 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 Seville or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Seville during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Seville because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In July, Seville is generally much warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 27°C (81°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Seville. In the summer, Seville often gets more sunshine than Lima. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets less rain in July than Lima. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeville 27°C (81°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Seville or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Lima. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Seville this time of year. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Seville is around the same temperature as Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 20°C (67°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Seville usually receives more rain than Lima. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeville 20°C (67°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Seville or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Seville as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Seville for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the winter, Seville is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Seville in January average around 11°C (51°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Seville often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lima. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeville 11°C (51°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Seville or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Seville in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Seville is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 16°C (61°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Seville usually receives more rain than Lima. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeville 16°C (61°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Seville
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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