How To Get From Arequipa Airport To City Center – All Possible Ways

Last updated on January 17th, 2023 at 07:13 pm

We will tell you how to get from Arequipa airport to city center. The distance from Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon International Airport to Arequipa city center is 9 kilometers. Click here to book online Arequipa activities and day trips.

The travel time from Arequipa airport to city center by taxi is around 30 minutes and the taxi fare is around 25-30 PEN which is $7-8 USD. You can get a private transfer from Arequipa airport 

The cheapest way from Arequipa airport to city center is by van or bus for 1.5 PEN which is less than half of $1 USD. The travel time by bus from Arequipa airport to Arequipa city center is around 45-60 minutes. Read here best Peru eSim

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WHERE TO STAY IN AREQUIPA

The accommodation price can take you around $10–15 USD if you stay in a cheap room. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $30-50 USD and for more than $80 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Arequipa.

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Arequipa Airport To City Center

Bus From Arequipa Airport to Arequipa City Center (Cheapest Way)

The cheapest way from Arequipa airport to city center is by bus or van. There are no direct buses from Arequipa airport to city center.

You will have to walk outside the airport. The buses are stopping outside the airport at Zamacola. Just head to the Zamacola in the road around 700 meters less than 10 minutes walking distance.

The bus fare from Arequipa airport to Arequipa city center is $1.5 Sol which is less than half of $1 USD. The travel time from Arequipa airport to Plaza de Armas in Arequipa city center is around 50 minutes by bus.

I would recommend you speak at least a few words in Spanish to communicate properly and always be careful with your belongings. Make sure that you don’t bring so much luggage since there is small space in the public buses in Arequipa.

Taxi from Arequipa Airport To Downtown

The taxi fare from Arequipa airport to downtown will be around 25–30 PEN which is $7-8 USD. The travel time from Arequipa airport to city center by taxi is around 30 minutes.

If you get the taxis outside the airport you will get a cheaper price no more than 25 PEN going from Arequipa airport to the city which is around $7 USD.

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Cabify, InDriver And Uber Arequipa Airport To Downtown

You can order thru Cabify App, InDriver and Uber a car from Arequipa airport. The cost will be similar than a taxi or maybe little bit cheaper. Make sure you have data in your phone since sometimes is complicated to meet your driver at the airport.

The travel time will be 30 minutes from Arequipa airport to city center depending on the traffic and your final destination. Prices will be between $6-8 USD.

Private Transfer from Arequipa Airport to City Center

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Arequipa. Prices are around $28 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $7 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM AREQUIPA AIRPORT TO AREQUIPA CITY CENTER

The best way from Arequipa airport to city center if you are on a budget and traveling light is getting the buses from outside the airport for 1.5 Sol which is less than half of $1 USD and 50 minutes travel time.

If you prefer comfort and traveling with more people you can get private transfer or Cabify, Uber or InDriver Apps, a taxi for $6 USD you will be able to go from Arequipa airport to city for up to 4 people.

ACCOMMODATION IN AREQUIPA

The accommodation price can take you around $10–15 USD if you stay in a cheap room. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $30-50 USD and for more than $80 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Peru.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN PERU

A total of $5-6 USD can be your daily food budget travel in Arequipa. Local food in a local restaurant will start from $2-5 USD. You can get snacks like street foods for $1 USD. You can buy a combination of ceviche and lomo saltado with a drink for only $3 USD.

BEST TIME TO VISIT IN AREQUIPA

You can go to Arequipa any time of the year. The months of December to February are the best time to visit Peru because is the sunniest and also the peak season. October to November is the months ideal for those working with a budget because it is considered the low season in the country.

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ATMS AND CASH IN AREQUIPA

The official currency of Peru is called Peruvian Sol (PEN). And $1 USD=3.75 PEN. ATMs and exchange office are available all throughout the city. And it is also advisable to withdraw as much as you can because fees for transactions tend to be higher for foreign cars. Banco de la Nacion is the only bank which isn’t charging commissions for foreigner cards in Arequipa and Peru.

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Bank Fees For Foreigner Cards In Peru

Most of the banks in Peru will charge fees for foreigner cards in Peru. We only found Banco de la Nacion that wasn’t charging any fee.

Check the list below with the exact fees for foreigner cards in Peru and how much money are you allowed to withdraw in Peru with every bank.

Bank	Amount Allowed And Fees
Banco De La Nacion	400 PEN Withdraw And No Fees
Interbank	400 PEN Withdraw And 19 PEN Fees
BCP	700 PEN Withdraw And 27 PEN Fees
BBVA	400 PEN Withdraw And 25 PEN Fees
ScotiaBank	400 PEN Withdraw And 20 PEN Fees

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