A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Grand-Bourg vs. Lima for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Grand-Bourg or Lima?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Grand-Bourg and Lima can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Grand-Bourg or Lima?

Grand-Bourg

Marie-Galante is an island of the Guadeloupe archipelago, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. Sometimes called the "Big Pancake" for its circular shape and flat terrain, the island is a prime location for sugar fields which provide the ingredients for Marie Galante's famous cane juice rum. The island is also known for its many windmills, beaches, and historic plantations.

Lima

Lima, the capital city of Peru, is likely to be your point of entry for the country. Lima was founded in 1535 and was the seat of the Spanish rule for 300 years. It's a surprisingly modern city despite its rich history, but many beautiful churches and colonial architecture remain today. There are also large slum areas that highlight the poverty that exists in the city. The city and its surrounding metropolitan area have a population of about 8.5 million people, many of whom came from the Andes Mountains in search of work. Unfortunately the work opportunities are limited and the poverty is obvious as you arrive in Lima.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.


Which place is cheaper, Lima or Grand-Bourg?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Grand-Bourg is €215, while the average daily cost in Lima is €81. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Grand-Bourg and Lima in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Grand-Bourg 98
    Lima 44
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Grand-Bourg 196
    Lima 88
Compare Hotels in Grand-Bourg and Lima

Looking for a hotel in Grand-Bourg or Lima? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Grand-Bourg


Hotels in Lima


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Lima Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Grand-Bourg 53
    Lima 5.16

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    4.88
  • Taxi Ride
    4.88
  • Short Taxi Ride
    3.66

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:

  • Assistance - Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel & Viceversa: $40
  • Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
  • Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $269
  • Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer : $22
  • Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
  • LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
  • Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
  • Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
  • Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores city - Arrival Private Transfer: $24
  • Lima Airport Arrival Transfer: $25
  • Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
  • Lima Bus Station Arrival Transfer: $28

Is it cheaper to fly into Grand-Bourg or Lima?

Prices for flights to both Lima and Grand-Bourg change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Grand-Bourg 85
    Lima 27

Typical Food Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:


  • Lunch for Two
    3.91
  • Ice cream
    3.17
  • Coffee
    2.69
  • Donut
    0.85

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.

  • Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $32
  • Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $40
  • Lima Food Tour - Prepare your Anticuchos and Pisco Sour : $48
  • #1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class: $49
  • Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $55
  • Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
  • Peru’s Most Beloved Recipes Cooking Class: $58
  • Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
  • Lima Night: Cooking Experience with locals: $65
  • Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting: $65
  • Vegan Peruvian Food Cooking Class | Ceviche + Pisco Sour: $69
  • 4 iconic restaurants of Lima / 3-hour guided food tour: $69

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Grand-Bourg 26
    Lima 7.79

Typical Entertainment Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:


  • Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)
    15
  • Movie Tickets
    2.07

Tours and Activities in Lima

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:

  • Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
  • Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting: $16
  • Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $18
  • Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
  • Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
  • Bike Tour Lima: $19
  • Water Magic Circuit Lima Night Tour by Panoramic Bus: $20
  • Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
  • Bohemian and artistic ravine walking tour: $22
  • Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups): $24
  • Pisco Sour experience with mini causitas at República del Pisco: $25
  • Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Grand-Bourg 39
    Lima 5.07

Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:


  • Bottle of Wine
    6.57
  • Beer
    3.66
  • Cocktail
    2.93

Sample the Local Flavors in Lima

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:

  • Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $19
  • Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $30
  • Local Wine Tour : $55
  • From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
  • Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima : $138


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand-Bourg and Lima, we can see that Grand-Bourg is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand-Bourg is in Caribbean Islands and Lima is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Lima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lima and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Grand-Bourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand-Bourg than you might in Lima.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grand-Bourg Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Grand-Bourg or Lima?

Lima has a larger population, and is about 1320 times larger than the population of Grand-Bourg. When comparing the sizes of Grand-Bourg and Lima, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Grand-Bourg or Lima?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Lima in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Grand-Bourg and Lima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand-Bourg year-round. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Grand-Bourg gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Grand-Bourg usually receives more rain than Lima. Grand-Bourg gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.

In Grand-Bourg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Grand-Bourg gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Grand-Bourg is generally much warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Grand-Bourg average around 27°C (81°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Grand-Bourg 27°C (81°F) 
    Lima 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Lima in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Grand-Bourg as well as Lima. Grand-Bourg attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.

Grand-Bourg receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grand-Bourg usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Grand-Bourg gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grand-Bourg this time of the year. In the autumn, Grand-Bourg often gets more sunshine than Lima. Grand-Bourg gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.

Grand-Bourg is a little warmer than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Grand-Bourg 27°C (80°F) 
    Lima 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Lima in the Winter?

Both Lima and Grand-Bourg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand-Bourg throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In January, Grand-Bourg usually receives more rain than Lima. Grand-Bourg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than Lima during winter. Grand-Bourg gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.

In the winter, Grand-Bourg is around the same temperature as Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Grand-Bourg in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Grand-Bourg 24°C (76°F) 
    Lima 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Lima in the Spring?

Both Lima and Grand-Bourg during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grand-Bourg because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Grand-Bourg gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

It's quite sunny in Grand-Bourg. In the spring, Grand-Bourg often gets more sunshine than Lima. Grand-Bourg gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.

In April, Grand-Bourg is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Grand-Bourg average around 26°C (78°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Grand-Bourg 26°C (78°F) 
    Lima 22°C (72°F)

Typical Weather for Lima and Grand-Bourg

Grand-Bourg Lima
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C (76°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 23°C (73°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Feb 24°C (76°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Mar 25°C (76°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 23°C (73°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Apr 26°C (78°F) 123 mm (4.8 in) 22°C (72°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
May 27°C (80°F) 148 mm (5.8 in) 20°C (68°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Jun 28°C (82°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 18°C (64°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 198 mm (7.8 in) 17°C (63°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 236 mm (9.3 in) 18°C (64°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Oct 27°C (80°F) 228 mm (9 in) 19°C (66°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Nov 26°C (79°F) 220 mm (8.7 in) 20°C (68°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Dec 25°C (77°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)