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How much does a trip to Ica, Peru cost?
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A 3-night trip to Ica, Peru for 2 people costs about €230 (885 S/) on a mid-range budget, from €110 (420 S/) travelling cheaply up to €425 (1,650 S/) in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated September 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €67 (260 S/) |
| Food & drinks | €72 (280 S/) |
| Local transport | €47 (180 S/) |
| Sights & activities | €43 (165 S/) |
| Total | €230 (885 S/) |
Cost per person per day in Ica, Peru
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €6.526 S/ | €1143 S/ | €2182 S/ |
| Food & drinks | €831 S/ | €1247 S/ | €1766 S/ |
| Local transport | €0.52.5 S/ | €830 S/ | €1765 S/ |
| Sights & activities | €2.510 S/ | €728 S/ | €1662 S/ |
| Total per person per day | €1870 S/ | €38150 S/ | €71275 S/ |
What things cost in Ica, Peru
Hotel room per night
- Budget€13 (52 S/)
- Mid-range€22 (86 S/)
- Comfort€42 (165 S/)
Room rates are estimated from the average hotel price in Ica, Peru.
- Restaurant meal€4.44 (17.30 S/)
- Street food or quick meal€1.78 (6.92 S/)
- Coffee€1.78 (6.92 S/)
- Beer€1.33 (5.19 S/)
- Taxi per km€1.07 (4.15 S/)
- Public transport ticket€0.26 (1 S/)
Hotels in Ica, Peru
Budget: €13 (52 S/) · Mid-range: €22 (86 S/) · Comfort: €42 (165 S/)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Ica, Peru
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): 30 S/ - 50 S/ (€7.5 - €13). Agree the fare before getting in. Use the official taxi rank or a booked ride via Uber, TaxiSat, or InDriver. Refuse unlicensed drivers who approach you inside the arrivals hall.
- Best alternative: Shared colectivo or bus from Pisco to Ica, arriving at the main bus terminal in central Ica. (5 S/ (€1.28))
- Pay the driver or fare collector in cash when boarding combis and colectivos. There is no ticket validation machine for local buses; keep the fare exact as drivers often lack change.
- 10 percent is appreciated but not mandatory in restaurants. Rounding up is common for taxis and small services.
- No cover charge is typical in Ica. Check the menu for a service charge line; some restaurants add 10 percent for large groups. Ask for a menu with prices before ordering.
- Always choose to be charged in Peruvian Soles and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer ATMs attached to major bank branches. Independent ATM brands outside banks often charge higher fees. Carry small bills as change is often scarce.
Tickets for the top sights
Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-05. Your trip can cost more or less.