The short answer
- Group tour, per day
- About US$150 to 350
- Machu Picchu entry
- About US$40 to 55
- Return train to Machu Picchu
- About US$70 to 200
- 4 day Inca Trail
- About US$750 to 1,400
Peru can be done on a backpacker budget or in great luxury, and tour prices reflect that. The biggest fixed costs are the same for everyone: getting to Cusco, the train and bus to Machu Picchu and the entry ticket. What changes is the hotels, the group size and how much is private.
The live snapshots below come from the same top rated tours we list on this site, so they show what people are actually paying now.
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The fixed costs everyone pays
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Lima to Cusco | US$60 to 150 one way | Cheaper when booked early; morning flights are less likely to be delayed |
| Machu Picchu entry | US$40 to 55 | More for Huayna Picchu or the Mountain. See our ticket guide |
| Bus up to Machu Picchu | About US$24 return | Or walk |
| Train to Aguas Calientes | US$70 to 200 return | Basic to mid class; luxury trains cost far more |
| Cusco tourist ticket (Boleto Turístico) | About S/130 (US$35) | Covers Sacsayhuaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray and more |
| Classic Inca Trail, 4 days | US$750 to 1,400 | Includes permit, Machu Picchu entry, camping and meals |
| Salkantay or Lares trek | US$450 to 900 |
Approximate prices per person, October 2026.
Daily costs if you travel independently
| Budget | Mid range | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel per night (double room) | US$25 to 50 | US$70 to 160 | US$250 to 900 |
| Meals per day | US$15 to 25 | US$35 to 60 | US$100+ |
| Day tours | US$20 to 50 | US$50 to 120 | Private, US$150+ |
Lunch set menus (menú del día) cost about S/15 to S/25 in local restaurants. Lima's famous restaurants cost as much as in Europe or Australia.
What tour prices usually include
- Usually included: Hotels, most breakfasts, a guide, transfers, the Machu Picchu train, bus and entry, and entry fees for the main sites.
- Check carefully: Domestic flights, which are often left out to keep the headline price low, plus lunches and dinners and whether the Machu Picchu ticket is for your preferred route.
- Usually extra: International flights, travel insurance, tips for guides and porters, and optional activities such as Rainbow Mountain or a Nazca flight.
Ways to save
- Travel in April, May, October or November: dry enough, with lower prices than June to August.
- Take an early or late Expedition or Voyager train rather than a mid morning panoramic one.
- Join a small group tour for the Inca Trail or Salkantay: private treks can cost twice as much.
- Eat the set lunch: two or three courses for a few dollars.
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Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget for 2 weeks in Peru?
On a mid range group tour, about US$2,500 to US$4,500 per person, plus international flights. Independent budget travellers can manage on less; luxury trips can cost far more.
Is Peru expensive to visit?
Day to day costs are moderate, but Machu Picchu is expensive: the train, bus and ticket add up to US$150 to US$300 per person for a visit.
How much should I tip in Peru?
About 10% in restaurants if service is not included. Guides usually get US$10 to US$20 per person per day on group tours, and porters and cooks on treks are tipped as a group at the end.
Peru month by month
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Peru itineraries for 7, 10 and 14 days, with altitude charts
Seven days covers Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Ten adds Lake Titicaca, and fourteen adds Arequipa and the Colca Canyon. Each plan below climbs gradually so altitude is less of a problem.
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Updated 15 October 2026
How to get to Machu Picchu: trains, buses and the budget route
No road reaches Machu Picchu. Most people take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, then a 25 minute bus up to the gate. Here are the options, times and prices.
Updated 15 October 2026