Which place is cheaper, Lima or Venice?
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 Venice or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Venice and Lima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Lima?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, 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 dayVenice €276Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €276, 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 Venice and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Venice and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Venice 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: Venice Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Lima €5.16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from north to south and vice versa: $3.59
- Private Long Transfer ! From Venice to Rome , Italy (one way): $10
- Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $33
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer: $47
- Venice Shared Arrival Transfer: Marittima Cruise Port to Central Venice: $47
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Departure Transfer: $47
- Private transfers from and to Opatija with Mercedes car or van: $60
- Arrival Transfer from Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma by Sedan: $60
- Private transfer chauffeur service, from Venice airport to the main car terminal: $61
- Private transfer, chauffeur service, from Mestre to Venice Marco Polo airport: $61
- Private transfer, chauffeur service, from Mira to Venice Marco Polo airport: $61
- Private transfer, chauffeur service, Venice Marco airport to cruise terminal: $63
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:
- Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $269
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $263
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $201
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chávez (LIM) Airport to Lima: $59
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima J Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
- Assistance - Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel & Viceversa: $40
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Private Lima Airport Transfer - Minivan 24hrs: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Venice 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 dayVenice €112Lima €27
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $52
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $58
- Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $58
- Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours: $58
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $58
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $58
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $73
- Venetian Dinner: $75
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $84
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $84
- Venice Bacaro Food Tour - Eat and Drink like a Venetian: $93
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.Venice €101Lima €7.79
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Self Guided Tour of Venice's Best Kept Secrets: $3.57
- Self Guided Tours Venice With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Venice Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.16
- Venice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.18
- San Marco and San Polo Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour in Venice : $5.12
- Venice Cannaregio Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.95
- Doge's Palace Venice Audio Tour Experience: $5.99
- From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App: $6.93
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $7.16
- Venice Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.40
- Venice Interactive City Tour: $8.42
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:
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Tour From Lima (Private Group): $190
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $30
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- Private Stopover Tour of Lima from the Airport: $150
- Sunset in Huacachina and Tacama: Private Tour from Lima: $220
- #1 Full Day Tour From Paracas and Huacachina Oasis: $59
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 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
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVenice €24Lima €5.07
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with a Local Guide: $24
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $30
- Natural Wine Tasting in the heart of the Prosecco Hills: $33
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $42
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $43
- Venice Wine Tasting and Contemporary Art: $78
- Venice Cicchetti, Spritz and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $78
- 2 Hour Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $78
- Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice: $105
- Rialto Market Food and Wine Tasting Guided Tour in Venice: $113
- Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $137
- Natural Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with a Sommelier in Venice: $155
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 Venice and Lima, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Venice 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 Venice or Lima?
Venice 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 Venice or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Venice during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Venice in the summer for the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the summer, Venice is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Venice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Venice. In the summer, Venice often gets more sunshine than Lima. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JulyVenice 23°C (73°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Venice or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Lima. Most visitors come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Venice is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 14°C (57°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Venice usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Venice usually receives more rain than Lima. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 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 OctoberVenice 14°C (57°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Venice or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Venice as well as Lima. The winter months attract visitors to Venice because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
The weather in Venice can be very cold. Venice is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Venice often gets less sunshine than Lima. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 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 JanuaryVenice 3°C (37°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Venice or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The natural beauty are the main draw to Venice this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Venice is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Venice in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
Venice usually receives less sunshine than Lima during spring. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Venice usually receives more rain than Lima. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 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 AprilVenice 13°C (55°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Venice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 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.