Which place is cheaper, Lima or Valencia?
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 Valencia or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Lima, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Valencia or Lima?
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, 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 dayValencia €153Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €153, while the average daily cost in Lima is €81. 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 Valencia and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Valencia 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: Valencia Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia €18Lima €5.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Sedan: $41
- Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery: Tour, Transfers & Basilica: $45
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Valencia HTL-APT (VLC): $48
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $57
- Private Transfer from Valencia Hotels to Valencia Cruise Port: $58
- Private Valencia Transfer: Central Valencia to Cruise Port or Valencia Airport: $75
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Valencia (hotel OR airport pick-up): $79
- Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer: $96
- Private Transfer: Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia in Luxury Van: $100
- Private Transfer: Valencia to Valencia Airport VLC in Luxury Van: $100
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $115
- Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $115
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Short Taxi Ride€3.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Assistance - Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel & Viceversa: $40
- Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
- Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $269
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer : $22
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores city - Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer: $25
- Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
- Lima Bus Station Arrival Transfer: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Valencia 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 dayValencia €70Lima €27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Make Valencian 'Pizza' in Ruzafa: $72
- Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria - Evening : $77
- Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.: $77
- Valencia Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $78
- Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia: $78
- Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour: $78
- Live the Valencian Experience Cooking Your Own Paella: $78
- Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $82
- Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class: $83
- Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.: $83
- Valencia Centre Food Tour with 9+ Tastings of Regional Delicacies: $110
- Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose: $115
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.91
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Ice cream€3.17
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Coffee€2.69
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Donut€0.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $32
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $40
- Lima Food Tour - Prepare your Anticuchos and Pisco Sour : $48
- #1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class: $49
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $55
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Peru’s Most Beloved Recipes Cooking Class: $58
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Lima Night: Cooking Experience with locals: $65
- Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting: $65
- Vegan Peruvian Food Cooking Class | Ceviche + Pisco Sour: $69
- 4 iconic restaurants of Lima / 3-hour guided food tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia €29Lima €7.79
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Flamenco Tour€16
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Valencia El Cabañal Secrets: Exploration Game and Tour: $8.38
- Christmas Boat Experience in Valencia: $8.38
- Valencia Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $8.40
- In Love with A Self-Guided Tour of its Landmarks: $9.99
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $12
- 2 Hours Self Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $12
- Valencia Uncovered GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $14
- Tickets to the Museum of Illusions Valencia, Where Nothing Is What It Seems: $18
- Guided walking tour of the city of Valencia : $18
- Valencia Guided City Tour: $18
- Valencia Family Tour Guided tour in Italian: $18
- Valencia City Highlights in Guided Bike or E-Bike Tour: $18
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€2.07
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting: $16
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Bike Tour Lima: $19
- Water Magic Circuit Lima Night Tour by Panoramic Bus: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Bohemian and artistic ravine walking tour: $22
- Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups): $24
- Pisco Sour experience with mini causitas at República del Pisco: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia €20Lima €5.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $54
- Ruzafa Evening Food and Wine Tour Tapas Drinks and Local Secrets: $84
- Wine tasting tour : $115
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $119
- Small Group - Half-Day Wine Tour: $138
- Two wineries tour with wine tasting : $138
- Horseback riding and wine tour (private tour): $180
- Requena Half-Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings Tour: $234
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€6.57
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Beer€3.66
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Cocktail€2.93
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $19
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $30
- Local Wine Tour : $55
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima : $138
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Lima, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Valencia 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 Valencia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valencia 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 Valencia Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Valencia or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Valencia. When comparing the sizes of Valencia 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 Valencia or Lima?
Valencia 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 Valencia or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Valencia and Lima. Many travelers come to Valencia for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Valencia is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 25°C (76°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Valencia, it's very sunny this time of the year. Valencia usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Valencia gets 303 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Valencia usually receives less rain than Lima. Valencia gets 9 mm (0.4 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 JulyValencia 25°C (76°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Valencia as well as Lima. Many visitors come to Valencia in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Valencia is around the same temperature as Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Valencia often gets more sunshine than Lima. Valencia gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Valencia gets 94 mm (3.7 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 OctoberValencia 19°C (66°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Valencia are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Valencia for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Valencia is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Valencia in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Valencia usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Valencia gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Valencia usually receives more rain than Lima. Valencia gets 32 mm (1.3 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 JanuaryValencia 12°C (53°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Valencia during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Valencia because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In April, Valencia is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 15°C (60°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Valencia. In the spring, Valencia often gets more sunshine than Lima. Valencia gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Valencia gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilValencia 15°C (60°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Valencia
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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