Peru
Republic of Peru
📋 Key Facts
| Capital | Lima |
| Region | South America, Americas |
| Population | 34,350,244 |
| Languages | Aymara, Quechua, Spanish |
| Best Time to Visit | May–Sep (dry season) |
| Timezones | UTC-05:00 |
🛂 Visa Requirements for Australians
💰 Currency & Exchange Rate
💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)
Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities
Budget
~$47Mid-Range
~$109Luxury
~$310🧮 Trip Cost Estimate
| Duration | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | $326 | $760 | $2,170 |
| 14 days | $651 | $1,519 | $4,340 |
| 21 days | $977 | $2,279 | $6,510 |
Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.
📈 AUD to PEN — 12 Month Trend
| Date | 1 AUD = |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | 2.3551 PEN |
| 2025-05-24 | 2.3833 PEN |
| 2025-06-24 | 2.3199 PEN |
| 2025-07-24 | 2.3477 PEN |
| 2025-08-24 | 2.2715 PEN |
| 2025-09-24 | 2.3142 PEN |
| 2025-10-24 | 2.2099 PEN |
| 2025-11-24 | 2.1832 PEN |
| 2025-12-24 | 2.2583 PEN |
| 2026-01-24 | 2.3168 PEN |
| 2026-02-24 | 2.3728 PEN |
| 2026-03-24 | 2.4177 PEN |
💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to PEN
Best Rate (12m)
2.4247
Mar 2026
Worst Rate (12m)
2.1832
Nov 2025
Current
2.4177
Mar 2026
12m Average
2.3212
✅ Above average
Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to PEN. The current rate is above the 12-month average.
🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting Peru
- Travel Advisory: Exercise a high degree of caution — always check Smartraveller before booking
- Visa: Visa-free for tourism
- Currency: The local currency is Peruvian sol (PEN). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 242 PEN
- Best time to visit: May–Sep (dry season)
- Languages: Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Budget: Expect to spend ~$109 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
- Time zone: UTC-05:00
- Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)
🛡️ Travel Insurance for Peru
Medicare does not cover Australians overseas. Get comprehensive travel insurance before your trip to Peru.
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