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How much does a trip to Lima, Peru cost?
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A 3-night trip to Lima, Peru for 2 people costs about €340 (1,330 S/) on a mid-range budget, from €110 (425 S/) travelling cheaply up to €505 (1,960 S/) in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated October 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €180 (705 S/) |
| Food & drinks | €75 (295 S/) |
| Local transport | €42 (165 S/) |
| Sights & activities | €43 (165 S/) |
| Total | €340 (1,330 S/) |
Cost per person per day in Lima, Peru
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €6.526 S/ | €30120 S/ | €38145 S/ |
| Food & drinks | €6.525 S/ | €1349 S/ | €1974 S/ |
| Local transport | €2.510 S/ | €727 S/ | €1144 S/ |
| Sights & activities | €2.510 S/ | €728 S/ | €1662 S/ |
| Total per person per day | €1871 S/ | €57220 S/ | €84325 S/ |
What things cost in Lima, Peru
Hotel room per night
- Budget€13 (52 S/)
- Mid-range€60 (235 S/)
- Comfort€76 (295 S/)
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 15 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€5.33 (20.76 S/)
- Street food or quick meal€0.89 (3.46 S/)
- Coffee€1.33 (5.19 S/)
- Beer€1.78 (6.92 S/)
- Taxi per km€0.53 (2.08 S/)
- Public transport ticket€1.03 (4 S/)
Hotels in Lima, Peru
Budget: €13 (52 S/) · Mid-range: €60 (235 S/) · Comfort: €76 (295 S/)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Lima, Peru
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): 60 S/ - 80 S/ (€15 - €21). Use the official taxi rank inside the arrivals hall or a ride-hailing app like Uber, Cabify or Beat. Refuse offers from unlicensed drivers who approach you in the terminal or outside the exits.
- Best alternative: Official airport shuttle buses or the Metropolitano system after a short connection; check the airport's own transport desk for current routes. (8 S/ (€2.06))
- On the Metropolitano you must tap a prepaid card at the turnstile before boarding. There is no on-bus validation. Entering without a valid tap is treated as fare evasion. Fine without a valid ticket: 200 S/ (€51.39).
- Around 10 percent is appreciated in nicer restaurants. Rounding up is fine for taxis. Tips are welcomed for guides and porters.
- Some restaurants add a service charge of around 10 percent to the bill; it is optional by law but often included without asking. Confirm whether it is included before paying. Menu prices usually exclude it.
- Always choose to be charged in soles and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer ATMs attached to major bank branches. Watch for independent ATM kiosks in tourist areas that charge high fees and offer poor rates.
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.