Capital city, Peru
Getting around Lima
How to get around Lima
Taxis via apps are the easiest option. The Metropolitano bus and Metro lines help along main axes but are crowded and not suited to luggage.
Ways to get around Lima
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Uber / inDrive / Cabify | About 10–22 PEN for 5 km | Best at night and for the airport |
| Metropolitano BRT | About 3.20 PEN | Runs Chorrillos to the north via Miraflores and the center; crowded |
| Metro Line 1 | About 1.50–3.50 PEN | Villa El Salvador to San Juan de Lurigancho; skips Miraflores |
| Combis and buses | About 1.50–3 PEN | Cheap but chaotic and a pickpocket risk; not for visitors |
Ride-hailing apps in Lima
A 5 km ride costs about S/10–22 ($2.9–6.4).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most reliable and widely used by visitors |
| inDrive | Negotiate your fare; often cheaper |
| Cabify | Pricier, solid for airport transfers |
| DiDi | Often cheap; fewer drivers late at night |
- Avoid hailing taxis on the street, especially at night. Use apps or taxis called by your hotel; confirm the plate.
Arriving in Lima
Jorge Chávez International (LIM)
Uber or Cabify about 45–70 PEN to Miraflores, 40–90 min depending on traffic; official taxi desks 70–100 PEN; airport shuttle buses are available.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Tourists can drive with a home licence plus an IDP for a limited period; driving in Lima is chaotic.
- Onward travel in Peru: Premium overnight buses (Cruz del Sur, Oltursa) link the coast and Andes; flying Lima–Cusco saves a long day. Trains run only to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Lima?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, inDrive, Cabify, DiDi.
What's the best way to get around Lima?
Taxis via apps are the easiest option. The Metropolitano bus and Metro lines help along main axes but are crowded and not suited to luggage.
How do I get from the airport to Lima?
Uber or Cabify about 45–70 PEN to Miraflores, 40–90 min depending on traffic; official taxi desks 70–100 PEN; airport shuttle buses are available.
Is Lima walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Cruz del Sur
- PeruRail
- Inca Rail
- redBus Peru
- Lima Airport Partners
- Autoridad de Transporte Urbano (ATU)
- PROMPERÚ (Peru Travel)
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.