Travel Costs in Peru
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $35
- Mid-range / day
- $85
- Luxury / day
- $250
- Budget meal
- $3.5
- Coffee
- $2.5
- Local transport
- $0.5
- Budget hotel
- $15
- Mid-range hotel
- $60
Overview
Peru is a relatively affordable destination for international travelers, with low costs for food and local transport in most cities. However, major tourist attractions like Machu Picchu (entrance fees around $60 USD) and the Inca Trail can significantly spike daily budgets, and Cusco tends to be pricier than Lima or other regions. Overall, travelers get strong value for money, especially outside the main tourist circuits.
Notes
Eat at local 'menú del día' restaurants for a filling two- or three-course lunch for under $4 USD, and book Machu Picchu and Inca Trail permits well in advance online to avoid agency markups.