{"id":143357,"date":"2025-01-11T13:53:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T13:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/11\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-visit-peru-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-01-11T13:53:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T13:53:09","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-visit-peru-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/11\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-visit-peru-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Visit Peru in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/peru-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peru<\/a> is one of the best places I have ever visited (and that\u2019s saying something). I loved every moment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/a-love-note-to-peru\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this blog post goes into more detail why<\/a>). Besides being incredible, it\u2019s also an extremely affordable destination (provided you limit your fine dining in Lima and guided hikes). <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re heading to Peru and wondering how much you\u2019ll need to spend, look no further. In this post, I\u2019ll break down how much I spent, where I went wrong, typical prices, and how you can save money.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"how-much-i-spent\">How Much I Spent<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"Nomadic Matt posing near a small airplane while traveling around Peru\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2025\/peru9.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2025\/peru9.jpeg\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"Nomadic Matt posing near a small airplane while traveling around Peru\"\/><\/noscript><br \/>During my sixteen days in Peru, I went to Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, and hiked around the Sacred Valley. I spent $4,992.63 USD or $312 per day. That broke down as follows (in USD):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accommodation<\/strong>: $1,246.51<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food<\/strong>: $795.96<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guides tips<\/strong>: $45.90<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tours \/ Activities<\/strong>: $162<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transportation<\/strong>: $80.96<\/li>\n<li><strong>Private tours (see below)<\/strong>: $1,770<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal flights<\/strong>: $480.06<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel insurance<\/strong>: $73.92<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gear<\/strong>: $337.32<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, I spent <em>a lot<\/em> more than you would in an equal amount of time. That\u2019s for a few reasons:<\/p>\n<p>First, Lima is one of the gastronomic hub with some of the best restaurants in the world. I ended up eating at more than few of these spots and that drove up my food costs.<\/p>\n<p>Second, I did private tours for my guided hikes in Cusco for work-related reasons and that really drove up my costs (you\u2019re unlikely to pay for private guides when you travel). Without those tours, my costs would have come down to $200 USD a day! <\/p>\n<p>Third, given the limited time I had in the country and the ground I needed to cover, I also flew between most destinations rather than taking long overnight buses. Moreover, because, again for work, I had to swap some flights last minute, I had to pay change fees. <\/p>\n<p>Finally, I splurged on a really fancy hotel in Cusco for a couple of nights, which actually accounts for 50% of my accommodation costs. YOLO!<\/p>\n<p>So how much would you, the average traveler, need to budget if you wanted to visit Peru? Well, not as much as me that\u2019s for sure! Here are some more reasonable suggested budgets for Peru:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Backpacker Budget<\/strong><br \/>If you want to backpack Peru, I\u2019d plan for $50\u201380 USD per day (185\u2013300 PEN). On this budget, you\u2019d be staying in hostel dorms, eating at typical hole-in-the-wall restaurants and caf\u00e9s, limiting your drinking, taking public transportation and overnight buses, and doing a few paid activities and tours. If you\u2019re going to party a lot, you\u2019ll be on the higher end of this range. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Midrange Budget<\/strong><br \/>If you want to basically follow what I did (minus the private tours), you\u2019d need $150\u2013200 USD per day (560\u2013750 PEN). This would get you private rooms in hostels or two- or three-star hotels, a few high-end meals the country is famous for, all the drinks you want, intra-country flights, and any tours and activities your heart desires. <\/p>\n<p>From there, you could add or subtract $30\u201350 USD per day depending on if you\u2019re staying in name brand hotels (or not), taking intra-country flights (or not), or partying a lot (or not). <\/p>\n<p>You can use the price list below to help make your own budget.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"typical-prices\">Typical Prices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"Nomadic Matt posing for a photo while hiking around rugged rural Peru\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2025\/peru6.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2025\/peru6.jpeg\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"Nomadic Matt posing for a photo while hiking around rugged rural Peru\"\/><\/noscript><br \/>How much do things cost in Peru? Below are some typical prices (listed in Peruvian soles, abbreviated PEN). The higher-end numbers are what you\u2019ll pay at the fancier, top-rated restaurants (and sometimes more than that). Most other places in Peru are toward the lower end.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hostel dorms<\/strong>: 40\u2013100 PEN per night<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hostel private room<\/strong>: 100\u2013250 PEN per night<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget hotel<\/strong>: 110\u2013300 PEN per night<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global chain hotel<\/strong>: +375 PEN per night<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appetizers<\/strong>: 20\u201330 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ceviche<\/strong>: 40\u201360 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Main course dishes<\/strong>: 40\u201360 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cuy (guinea pig, a delicacy)<\/strong>: 55 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Burgers<\/strong>: 20\u201328 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sandwiches<\/strong>: 12\u201315 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fast food combos<\/strong>: 15-20 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pizza<\/strong>: 25\u201360 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dessert<\/strong>: 20\u201340 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong> (at a restaurant): 4-10 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soda<\/strong>: 4\u20137 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coffee<\/strong>: 5\u201310 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iced coffee<\/strong>: 13\u201315 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tea<\/strong>: 5\u201312 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beer<\/strong>: 15 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wine<\/strong>: 29\u201345 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cocktails<\/strong>: 25 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Museum entry<\/strong>: 10\u201320 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ubers<\/strong>: 10\u201320 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taxis<\/strong>: 15\u201330 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intra-country flights<\/strong>: 150\u2013300 PEN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guided Machu Picchu hike\/tour<\/strong>: 3,000\u20136,000 PEN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"budget-saving-tips\">Budget-Saving Tips<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"Exploring the historical buildings of Peru with lots of locals and tourists around\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2025\/mattperuv2.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2025\/mattperuv2.jpeg\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"Exploring the historical buildings of Peru with lots of locals and tourists around\"\/><\/noscript><br \/>It\u2019s pretty easy to avoid spending a lot of money in Peru. Your biggest expenses are going to be accommodation, domestic flights, multi-day guided tours, and fine dining. If you limit any bit of that, you\u2019ll be fine as public transportation is inexpensive, Ubers are crazy cheap, and Peruvian restaurants are really affordable. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you can do to cut your costs and save money in Peru without limiting your experiences:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bring a water bottle<\/strong> \u2013 The tap water here isn\u2019t safe to drink, so bring a reusable water bottle with a filter to save money and reduce your plastic use. <a href=\"https:\/\/lifestraw.xyibsh.net\/B0AY14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">LifeStraw<\/a> is my go-to brand, as its bottles have built-in filters to ensure that your water is always clean and safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel offseason<\/strong> \u2013 The cheapest times to visit Peru are the shoulder months of January through April or November and December, as prices are usually lower during these months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take the <em>colectivos<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 These are inexpensive shared minivans that cost around 10 PEN for a ride. They leave when they are full and are a low-cost way to get from city to nearby city (think within a two-hour range). <\/p>\n<p><strong>Use Uber<\/strong> \u2013 Uber is in all the major cities in the country and is really cheap. You never pay more than a few dollars per journey and they are often cheaper than taxis. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Book tours at the last minute<\/strong> \u2013 If you are looking to do the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/hiking-the-inca-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inca Trail<\/a> and have a bit of extra time to wait for a deal, showing up in Cusco and booking a last-minute tour can save you lots of money. (But I wouldn\u2019t recommend this if you don\u2019t have time as you may have to wait days for a spot to open up.) <\/p>\n<p><strong>Go on a free walking tour<\/strong> \u2013 This is a great way to learn the history behind the places you are seeing and avoid missing any must-see stops. <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Walking Tour Peru<\/a> has tours really good offerings in all the major cities. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Get student discounts<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019re a student, be sure to carry your student card with you for major discounts (up to 50% off) at archaeological sites and museums in Cusco and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Limit your fine dining<\/strong> \u2013 Peru is one of the gastronomic centers of the world, with some of the best restaurants in the world here (in fact, the number one restaurant in the world, Central, is here). Dining at one is usually on people\u2019s must-do list. But meals usually cost $100 USD or more (375 PEN), so avoid this if you\u2019re looking to save money. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Book LATAM flights using the New Zealand website<\/strong> \u2013 LATAM has cheaper prices if you use the NZ version of its website (instead of the US site). It\u2019s a fluke of the system. Even if you aren\u2019t a NZ resident, you can book through the site with no problems. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Take Peru Hop<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peruhop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peru Hop<\/a> is a backpacker hop-on\/hop-off bus that travels set routes around the country. These also include a lot of activities and the guides are great. Plus, unlike most regular buses, they run on time and have free Wi-Fi. A lot of locals take them too, since they are a really good value. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Hit the happy hours<\/strong> \u2013 In all major destinations, you can find two-for-one happy hours as well as food specials and other discounts. Check with your hostel or hotel or Google for the latest information on what places are currently offering specials. <\/p>\n<p><center>***<\/center><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/peru-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peru<\/a> can cater to any budget. It has some of the nicest restaurants in the world, fancy resorts, private guided hikes, and upscale jungle lodges that can zap your budget. But there\u2019s also incredible local transportation, affordable hotels and restaurants, and inexpensive group tours. Hopefully this post will help you make the most of your visit, wherever your budget falls on that spectrum.<\/p>\n<div class=\"em-optin bottom\">\n<div class=\"optin-wrap\">\n<div class=\"col-1\">\n<h5>Plan your trip to South America<\/h5>\n<p>Get all my best travel tips as well as FREE planning guides sent straight to you and see more of the region for less!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1015\" height=\"594\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"GET YOUR GUIDES HERE\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/siteimages\/Optin-Books-Optin.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1015\" height=\"594\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/siteimages\/Optin-Books-Optin.png\" alt=\"GET YOUR GUIDES HERE\"\/><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-booking\">\n<h4>Book Your Trip to Peru: Logistical Tips and Tricks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Book Your Flight<\/strong><br \/>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/214481\/1027991\/13416?subId1=%26currency%3DUSD&amp;associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skyscanner<\/a> to find a cheap flight. They are my favorite search engine because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Your Accommodation<\/strong><br \/>You can book your hostel with <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hostelworld<\/a> as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=362916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Booking.com<\/a> as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Forget Travel Insurance<\/strong><br \/>Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It\u2019s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I\u2019ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for the Best Companies to Save Money With?<\/strong><br \/>Check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resource page<\/a> for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I\u2019m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Want More Information on Peru?<\/strong><br \/>Be sure to visit my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/peru-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">robust destination guide on Peru<\/a> for even more planning tips!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/peru-travel-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peru is one of the best places I have ever visited (and that\u2019s saying something). I loved every moment (this blog post goes into more detail why). Besides being incredible, it\u2019s also an extremely affordable destination (provided you limit your fine dining in Lima and guided hikes). 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