How much does a trip to Peru cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedPEN 2,100 46%
- FoodPEN 1,260 28%
- TransportPEN 490 11%
- SightsPEN 700 15%
What a day costs in Peru
Per person, in PEN
A mid-range day in Peru costs about PEN 325 per person: PEN 150 for a bed, PEN 90 for food, PEN 35 for local transport and PEN 50 for sights. On a budget the same day is about PEN 88; in comfort, about PEN 820. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $94.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightLima hostel / Miraflores hotels | PEN 35 | PEN 150 | PEN 350 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Lima | PEN 35 | PEN 90 | PEN 220 |
| Transport a dayLocal travel in Lima | PEN 8 | PEN 35 | PEN 100 |
| Sights a dayOne day of Lima sights | PEN 10 | PEN 50 | PEN 150 |
| A day in total | PEN 88 | PEN 325 | PEN 820 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Tomás Herrera against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Peru trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to PEN 4,550.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | PEN 264$76 | PEN 975$281 | PEN 2,460$709 |
| 7 days | PEN 616$178 | PEN 2,275$656 | PEN 5,740$1,655 |
| 14 days | PEN 1,232$355 | PEN 4,550$1,312 | PEN 11,480$3,311 |
| 30 days | PEN 2,640$761 | PEN 9,750$2,812 | PEN 24,600$7,095 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
Trip costs elsewhere in South America
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How much does Peru cost per day?
For one person, about PEN 88 on a budget, PEN 325 mid-range or PEN 820 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Peru?
For one person, about PEN 616 on a budget, PEN 2,275 mid-range or PEN 5,740 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Peru?
About PEN 2,464 on a budget, PEN 9,100 mid-range or PEN 22,960 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Peru expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Peru costs about $94. Of the 112 destinations we price, 26 are cheaper and 85 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Peru?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: PEN 150 of the PEN 325 a day, about 46%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.