Which place is cheaper, Lima or York?
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 York or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit York or Lima? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: York or Lima?
York
York, in North Yorkshire, England, is a city rich in history that dates back to before Roman times. It is an ancient cathedral city that still has some impressive historical buildings that make it easily worth a visit. It has some of the best preserved buildings and structures in all of Europe, so if you're a history buff, then this is the place to be. It is usually tied with Manchester as the second most visited city in England, after London.
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 Budget Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYork £130Lima £70
The average daily cost (per person) in York is £130, 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 York and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYork £59Lima £39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYork £118Lima £78
Compare Hotels in York and Lima
Looking for a hotel in York 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: York Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.York £12Lima £4.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in York
Some specific examples of transportation prices in York:
- Private Transfer from Hull to Manchester Airport (MAN): $296
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:
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores Kennedy Park: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Taxi Transfers Lima Airport: $15
- Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel or Hotel-Airport!!: $15
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $17
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $17
- Private Airport Transfer to Miraflores San Isidro and Barranco: $18
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer from the Airport to Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into York or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and York 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 dayYork £56Lima £24
Typical Food Prices in York
Some typical examples of dining costs in York are as follows:
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Dinner£22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in York
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in York.
- Breakfast Food Tour in York: $55
- Party Cruise with Drink, Dinner, and DJ: $64
- York on a Fork Food Tour: $102
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.
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $40
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $40
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $40
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $42
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $44
- Lima Street Food Tour | Markets & Local Life: $45
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $55
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Lima Food Tour - Prepare your Anticuchos and Pisco Sour : $58
- #1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class: $59
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Best Cooking Classes and Local Market Visit in Miraflores: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.York £11Lima £6.79
Tours and Activities in York
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for York are as follows:
- Nidderdale Driving Tour with an APP: $12
- York’s Dark Journey: A Self-Guided Tour of its Medieval Horrors: $12
- Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Battlements of History: A Self-Guided Tour of York's City Walls : $12
- York Cocoa Works Guided Tour and Tasting: $13
- Wizard Walk of York Tour - Magic, Comedy & Family Fun: $15
- York Bird of Prey Centre Entry Ticket: $15
- Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP: $15
- Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour: $16
- Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York: $16
- Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Best of York Award: $16
- Historical Walking Tour of York: $16
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:
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Bike Tour Lima: $19
- Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting: $20
- Water Magic Circuit Lima Night Tour by Panoramic Bus: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Guided Bike Tour of Lima : $24
- Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups): $24
- Barranco Street Art Tour | Unmasked: $25
- Arequipa Sillar Stone Quarries and Culebrillas Canyon Tour: $25
- Miraflores & Barranco Bike Tour with Local Guide: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYork £13Lima £4.41
Typical Alcohol Prices in York
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in York are as follows:
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A Couple Beers£9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in York
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in York:
- Hooting Owl Distillery York - Distillery Tour & Guided Tasting: $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
- Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $30
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima : $138
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between York and Lima, we can see that York is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since York 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 York would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in York 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 York Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, York or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of York. When comparing the sizes of York 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 York or Lima?
York 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 York or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and York are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to York for the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
York is around the same temperature as Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in York averages around 16°C (62°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
York usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. York gets 196 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, York usually receives more rain than Lima. York gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYork 16°C (62°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit York or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and York during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to York because of the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the autumn, York is much colder than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in York in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, York often gets more sunshine than Lima. York gets 112 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
York usually gets more rain in October than Lima. York gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYork 11°C (52°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit York or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both York and Lima. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to York this time of year. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in York in the winter. In January, York is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in York average around 4°C (39°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
York usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. York gets 61 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, York usually receives more rain than Lima. York gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYork 4°C (39°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit York or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to York as well as Lima. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
York is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in York averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, York often gets less sunshine than Lima. York gets 151 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
York usually gets more rain in April than Lima. York gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYork 8°C (46°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and York
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (53°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 53 mm (2.1 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.