Lima, Peru
World-class dining and coastal neighborhoods.
Daily budget baseline: $60 USD. Food-focused South America trips
How much does a trip to Lima cost?
A practical midrange budget for Lima is about $60 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $658 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in January, February, and June.
- Daily budget baseline: $60 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$658 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: January, February, and June
- Busiest months: July, August, and December
Sample food prices
- Ceviche — avg $14.00 USD
- Lomo saltado — avg $12.00 USD
- Anticuchos — avg $5.00 USD
- Causa limeña — avg $8.00 USD
- Picarones — avg $3.00 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
Plan around March, April, May, October, and November for a smoother visit. Budget-minded trips lean toward January, February, and June, and July, August, and December is when demand—and often fares—spike.
What are the top things to do in Lima?
- Historic Center — Plaza Mayor and colonial architecture.
- Miraflores — Clifftop parks and shopping streets.
- Barranco — Bohemian district with bridges and bars.
- Larco Museum — Pre-Columbian art in a beautiful villa.
- Huaca Pucllana — Adobe pyramid in the middle of Miraflores.
What's the food and dining like in Lima?
Must-try food in Lima usually includes Ceviche, Lomo saltado, Anticuchos. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Ceviche — Citrus-cured seafood with onion and chili. (avg $14.00)
- Lomo saltado — Stir-fried beef with fries and rice. (avg $12.00)
- Anticuchos — Grilled beef-heart skewers with potato and sauce. (avg $5.00)
- Causa limeña — Layered potato dish with tuna or chicken. (avg $8.00)
- Picarones — Sweet squash doughnuts with syrup. (avg $3.00)