Peru · South America
Lima holidays
Best time to visit Lima
The strongest period is December to April. May and November are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 26°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Lima cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £65 a day mid-range and £220+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1020 to £1420 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £570 off-peak, £730 typically and £985 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is Lima?
Lima is strongest for city breaks, food and drink, and history and culture. The main settings are urban settings and coastal scenery, and the pace is balanced.
Strong fit if
- You want city breaks, food and drink, and history and culture.
- You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.
- You are comfortable with a well-known destination.
Think twice if
- You want every transfer and activity to be completely frictionless.
- You want very quiet evenings.
- You strongly dislike famous or busy destinations.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 13 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.
How much effort does this take?
This asks a little more of you than a typical package holiday. Some independent planning and flexibility help, but it remains realistic for most prepared travellers.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lima?
The strongest period is December to April. May and November are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 26°C. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Lima cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £65 a day mid-range and £220+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1020 to £1420 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £570 off-peak, £730 typically and £985 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to Lima from the UK?
Allow roughly 13 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Lima good for?
Lima best suits travellers looking for city breaks, food and drink, and history and culture. Expect urban settings and coastal scenery, with a balanced pace.