The average price of a 7-day trip to Paracas is $1,534 for a solo traveler, $2,755 for a couple, and $5,165 for a family of 4. Paracas hotels range from $33 to $200 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) are between $799 and $1,359 per person for economy flights and $2,507 to $4,265 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $31 to $79 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Paracas, PE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LIM and stay in a Paracas hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Paracas is usually late August to early September.
Average Paracas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Paracas for a week is $862-$2,394($123-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $435 to $1,169 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $68 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Paracas for a week is $2,242-$4,496($320-$642 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $2,338 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $68 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Paracas for a week is $3,028-$7,830($433-$1,119 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $4,676 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $136 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $157 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Paracas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Paracas? The cheapest trip to Paracas is about $96 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 13% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $29.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Paracas for a week is $674-$1,767($96-$252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $435 to $1,169 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Paracas for a week is $1,228-$3,174($175-$453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $2,338 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Paracas for a week is $2,408-$6,132($344-$876 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $4,676 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Paracas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Paracas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Paracas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Paracas for a week is $2,689-$10,119($384-$1,446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,253 to $2,525 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $200 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Paracas for a week is $4,418-$13,638($631-$1,948 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,506 to $5,050 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $200 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Paracas for a week is $8,836-$24,636($1,262-$3,519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,012 to $10,100 for first class
Lodging: $320 to $400 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Paracas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Paracas is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Paracas due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Paracas Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Paracas hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Paracas.
Flight Costs to Paracas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,359 average in late December to a low of $799 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $930. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Paracas our data includes 334 originating airports, and 147 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Paracas from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $8,848 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Teniente Alejandro Velasco Astete International (CUZ) in Cusco (Peru) at an average of just $71.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Paracas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $560, so you can easily save about 70% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Paracas can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $506 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.