Daily costs
| Typical daily cost | €25-45 / €80-140 |
|---|---|
| Budget level | $$ |
| Trip length | 10 - 14 days recommended |
| Region | South America |
What things cost
Illustrative planning allowances for Peru & the Andes. These are not verified current prices. Replace these allowances with dated quotes before booking. Check whether each price is per person, room or vehicle.
| Hostel or budget hotel (per night, Cusco) | PEN 60–120 ($16–32) |
| Mid-range hotel (per night) | PEN 200–400 ($53–107) |
| Menu del dia, ceviche or pollo a la brasa | PEN 15–35 ($4–9) |
| Restaurant dinner | PEN 60–120 ($16–32) |
| Machu Picchu entry (circuit-dependent) | PEN 152 (~$40); Huayna Picchu extra |
| Sacred Valley day (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, transport) | PEN 100–250 ($27–67) |
Daily budget by travel style
| Shoestring — €30/day ($33) | Hostels, menu lunches, colectivos, Machu Picchu by the slow route. |
| Comfortable — €75/day ($82) | Good hotels, Vistadome train, guided Sacred Valley, better restaurants. |
| Upside — €180+/day ($195) | Belmond-level stays, Inca Trail permits with porters, private guides throughout. |
The page-wide figure of €25-45 / €80-140 per day (at the $$ level) matches the 10 - 14 days recommended. Flights are separate.
How to save money in Peru & the Andes
- Eat the menu del dia: PEN 15–25 fixed lunches are the same kitchens serving PEN 80 dinners.
- Reach Machu Picchu the budget way — train to Hidroelectrica via Santa Teresa, or colectivo chains — at a third of the Cusco-Ollantaytambo rail price.
- Book Machu Picchu circuits on the official site; resellers add 30–80% for the same gate slot.
- Shoulder months (April-May, September) cut hotel rates below the June-August peak with the trails just as dry.
Related guides
Ready-made itinerary · Best time to visit · General budget tips · Full Peru & the Andes guide
FAQ
How much does a Peru trip cost?
Cusco and the Sacred Valley run €25–45 per day budget-style, €80–140 with the train and guides. The Inca Trail and upscale trains are the budget movers.
What does Machu Picchu cost all-in?
Entry ~PEN 152 (~$40) by circuit, plus train (US$70–90 each way from Ollantaytambo) or the budget Hidroelectrica route, plus bus up the hill (US$12 each way) if not walking.
Is the Inca Trail worth it vs the train?
The trail is a four-day experience with permits selling out 5–6 months ahead; the train is a day trip. If trekking is the point, the trail wins; if Machu Picchu is the point, the train leaves budget for the Sacred Valley.
What does a 10-14 day trip to Peru really cost?
Multiply the daily figure by your days: at the mid-range (€80 per day per person), on-ground costs for 10-14 days land around €800–€2,000, before international flights. The style table above shows which choices move you between the columns.
How to use these budget figures
These amounts are editorial allowances rather than a survey of current prices. Confirm the currency and whether the charge is per person, room, vehicle or group. Replace accommodation and activity figures with quotes for your dates. Flights, insurance and entry costs must be budgeted separately unless explicitly included.