Budget to Visit Peru

Planning your Peru trip budget: Costs for accommodation, food, and more

Travel planning concept with Peruvian background.

Essentials

Understanding Daily Costs in Peru

Daily Budget Estimates

  • Budget Traveler: $30 – $50 USD per day. This allows for staying in hostels, eating primarily at local markets and from set lunch menus (menús del día), and using public transportation.
  • Mid-Range Traveler: $60 – $120 USD per day. This covers comfortable 3-star hotels, a mix of meals at local and more tourist-oriented restaurants, and the occasional taxi or ride-sharing service.
  • Luxury Traveler: $200+ USD per day. This budget accommodates high-end hotels and lodges, fine dining experiences, private tours, and the convenience of domestic flights for longer journeys.

Please note these are estimates for your in-country daily expenses on items like food, optional activities, and local transport. They do not include major pre-booked costs that are part of your tour package, such as your Inca Trail permit, international flights, or included accommodations and transfers.

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Accommodation

While the majority of your accommodation is pre-arranged as part of your tour package, this guide will be useful for any free days or personal extensions you may have planned.

  • Hostel Dorm Bed: S/30 – S/60 ($8 – $16 USD) per night.
  • Private Room in a Hostel/Guesthouse: S/80 – S/150 ($22 – $40 USD) per night.
  • Mid-Range Hotel (3-star): S/180 – S/350 ($50 – $95 USD) per night.
  • High-End Hotel (4-5 star): S/400+ ($110+ USD)