Is Lima expensive to visit?
Lima is a fairly affordable travel destination with an average daily cost of $77. Compared to the rest of South America, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in South America for its travel costs, comparable to places like Salto and Temuco.
Lima, Peru
How expensive is Lima?
On average, visitors spend about $77 per day when visiting Lima (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $154 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Lima here.
How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Lima?
A weekend trip to Lima costs about $231 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $462.
How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Lima?
Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Lima costs around $540 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,079.
Is it expensive to backpack in Lima?
With more than 40 hostels around town, Lima is a very popular backpacker destination. Hostels usually cost around $11 per night. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $5 and the most expensive rooms costing about $35. (See hostel prices in Lima here.)
Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Lima.
- $10 for a dorm bed at Pariwana Hostel Lima
- $10 for a dorm bed at Waikiki Hostel
- $15 for a dorm bed at 1900 Backpackers Hostel
Are hotels expensive in Lima?
Hotel prices in Lima are somewhat more affordable compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $50 per night for a room on average. There are around 8 five star hotels in the city and they average $162 per night. Three star hotels average $52 a night and two star hotels average $28 per night.
Hotels by star rating in Lima
| Rating | Number of Hotels | Average Hotel Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 8 | $162 |
| 4 stars | 51 | $81 |
| 3 stars | 133 | $52 |
| 2 stars | 54 | $28 |
| 1 star | 15 | $40 |
| No rating | 2 | $40 |
How expensive are sightseeing activities in Lima?
Activities and things to do in Lima can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $9 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $23.
- Customize your trip to Peru with Lima Experience: $12
- Lima Photo Day Tour: $150
- Barranco Street Art Tour: $17
- Pachacamac's Inka Pyramids Tour including Museum Small-Group: $54
- Nazca Lines Adventure: A Journey from Lima: $290
- Lima City Tour - King´s City: $59
- The Fisherman and Ceviche Culture of Lima Tour: $150
- Bike Tour Discovering the Nature and History of Lima: $50
Is food expensive in Lima?
Food in Lima can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $18 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $16. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.
- Lima Vegan Peruvian Food Tour: $119
- Peruvian cooking class+local market included+exotic fruits with local chefs: $70
- Lima Cooking Class: $84
- From Callao Port: Lima City Tour, Dinner and Magic Water Tour: $105
- 4-Hour Cooking Class Ceviche and Causa in Lima: $80
- Peruvian Cooking Class Culinary adventure in Peru: $73
Is transportation expensive in Lima?
Local transportation in Lima can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $6 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $8. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.
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