Lima travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lima
With 7.74 million inhabitants, Lima is the most populous city in Peru. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lima has to offer.
Where to Eat in Lima
If you’re looking for affordable options, LIMANÁ (Av. Augusto Pérez Araníbar 2011, San Isidro) and Pescados Capitales - Miraflores (Av. Mariscal la Mar 1337, Miraflores) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Amankaya - Peruvian Food (562 Av. 28 de Julio) and Plant Food + Wine (Av. Mariscal La Mar 463, Miraflores) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lima.
When to visit Lima
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lima in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 15 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lima, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Lima
Plane
When flying to Lima, you’ll arrive at Lima Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM), which is located 6 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Lima from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 8h.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lima, including Transportes Cruz del Sur, Movil Bus and Transportes Linea. From Huaraz, the bus ride to Lima takes 435 miles and will cost you around C$ 72. From Trujillo, the ticket costs about C$ 76 for a journey of 565 miles. The most popular bus station is Lima Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, located 4 miles from downtown Lima. Lima Lima, Estación Tacna is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Lima
Airlines serving Lima
Where to stay in Lima
From 5-star hotels such as the Belmond Miraflores Park to great affordable options like the Hotel Monte Real, Lima offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 160 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Wasipai Boutique Hotel and Red Llama Eco Hostel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lima, with prices from C$ 14 to C$ 739 per night. Miraflores is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lima are about 52% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lima
Most booked hotels in Lima
Renting a car in Lima
Renting a car in Lima costs C$ 39 per day, on average, or C$ 154 if you want to rent it for 4 days. Alamo, Budget and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lima is the Hertz branch at Avenida Elmer Faucet, which is 2 miles from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Lima.
Expect to pay C$ 1.84 per litre in Lima (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.97 and C$ 29.29. The most frequently booked car type in Lima is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.