Which place is cheaper, Lima or Lake District National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Lake District National Park or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lake District National Park and Lima. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Lake District National Park or Lima?
Lake District National Park
Believe it or not, there are many incredible places to visit in England other than just London! Lake District National Park is definitely one of them. Located in North West England, this area truly captures the beauty of the pristine English outdoors. Of all the national parks in the UK, the Lake District is visited the most, especially during the summer season. The tallest peak and the deepest lake in England are located here, and they are beautiful.
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 The Best 2-Week Tours from London, The Best 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Lake District National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLake District National Park £96Lima £70
The average daily cost (per person) in Lake District National Park is £96, while the average daily cost in Lima is £70. 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 Lake District National Park and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLake District National Park £39Lima £39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLake District National Park £78Lima £78
Compare Hotels in Lake District National Park and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Lake District National Park 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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lake District National Park £33Lima £4.49
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride£4.25
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Taxi Ride£4.25
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Short Taxi Ride£3.19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima APT-HTL (LIM) : $34
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Round Trip Transfer from and to the Airport in Miraflores/Barranco/Sani : $33
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- Private Transfers from/to Lima Airport (Price per Vehicle): $29
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $201
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Lake District National Park or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Lake District National Park 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
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Food Meals for one dayLake District National Park £36Lima £24
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two£3.40
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Ice cream£2.76
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Coffee£2.34
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Donut£0.74
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lake District National Park £20Lima £6.79
Tours and Activities in Lake District National Park
For Lake District National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick: $7.99
- Ullswater Lake District Return Cruise from Glenridding Pier: $33
- Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District: $95
- 3-Hours Via Ferrata Experience in Keswick: $150
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:
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Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)£13
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Movie Tickets£1.81
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Tour From Lima (Private Group): $190
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $30
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- Private Stopover Tour of Lima from the Airport: $150
- Sunset in Huacachina and Tacama: Private Tour from Lima: $220
- #1 Full Day Tour From Paracas and Huacachina Oasis: $59
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $279
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $149
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $149
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLake District National Park £4.64Lima £4.41
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine£5.72
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Beer£3.19
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Cocktail£2.55
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 Lake District National Park and Lima, we can see that Lake District National Park is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lake District National Park is in Europe 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 Lake District National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake District National Park 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 Lake District National Park Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lake District National Park or Lima?
Lake District National Park has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lima experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lake District National Park or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lake District National Park as well as Lima. The summer months attract visitors to Lake District National Park because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the summer, Lake District National Park is cooler than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lake District National Park in July average around 15°C (59°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In the summer, Lake District National Park often gets more sunshine than Lima. Lake District National Park gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Lake District National Park usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Lake District National Park gets 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLake District National Park 15°C (59°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Lake District National Park or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Lake District National Park are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lake District National Park this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Lake District National Park is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Lake District National Park average around 10°C (49°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Lake District National Park usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Lake District National Park gets 69 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Lake District National Park. In October, Lake District National Park usually receives more rain than Lima. Lake District National Park gets 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLake District National Park 10°C (49°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Lake District National Park or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Lake District National Park during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Lake District National Park for the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Lake District National Park. Lake District National Park is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Lake District National Park averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Lake District National Park often gets less sunshine than Lima. Lake District National Park gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Lake District National Park. Lake District National Park usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Lake District National Park gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLake District National Park 3°C (38°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lake District National Park or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lake District National Park and Lima. Many visitors come to Lake District National Park in the spring for the natural beauty. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Lake District National Park is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lake District National Park in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
Lake District National Park usually receives less sunshine than Lima during spring. Lake District National Park gets 134 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lake District National Park usually receives more rain than Lima. Lake District National Park gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLake District National Park 7°C (45°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Lake District National Park
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 10°C (51°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (58°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.