The average price of a 7-day trip to Peru is $1,635 for a solo traveler, $2,936 for a couple, and $5,505 for a family of 4. Peru hotels range from $61 to $279 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Downing – Peoria International Airport (PIA) are between $542 and $767 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,407 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $86 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 Peru, IL, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIA and stay in a Peru hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • April 9th to May 6th
  • August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Peru is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Peru Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Peru for a week is $1,173-$2,404($168-$343 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $392 to $644 for economy

Lodging: $87 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $158 to $193 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Peru for a week is $2,124-$3,896($303-$557 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $784 to $1,288 for economy

Lodging: $87 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $158 to $193 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Peru for a week is $3,648-$6,724($521-$961 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,568 to $2,576 for economy

Lodging: $174 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $221 to $290 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Peru

How cheap can you make a vacation to Peru? The cheapest trip to Peru is about $124 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 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 $52.

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 Peru for a week is $865-$2,106($124-$301 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $392 to $644 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Peru for a week is $1,418-$3,072($203-$439 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $784 to $1,288 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Peru for a week is $2,836-$5,688($405-$813 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,568 to $2,576 for economy

Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $240 to $304 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Peru cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Peru Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Peru.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Peru for a week is $2,361-$10,581($337-$1,512 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $163 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,015 to $1,520 for first class

Lodging: $138 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Peru for a week is $3,894-$13,242($556-$1,892 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $326 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,030 to $3,040 for first class

Lodging: $138 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Peru for a week is $7,788-$22,524($1,113-$3,218 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $652 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,060 to $6,080 for first class

Lodging: $276 to $558 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $900 to $1,980 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Peru Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Peru is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Peru 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.

Peru 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Peru 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Peru.

 

Flight Costs to Peru

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $767 average in mid December to a low of $542 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $448. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Peru our data includes 283 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Peru from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,595 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Pete Clearwater International (PIE) in St. Petersburg, FL (the United States) at an average of just $241.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Peru, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $226, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Peru can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $695 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.

 

 

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