Neither is meaningfully cheaper: both run around €45 a day. Which means the decision comes down to everything else — how safe each rates, when you can travel, and what each one is genuinely good at.
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily cost | ~€45 | ~€45 |
| Safety score | 67/100 | 65/100 |
| Best time to go | Spring, Autumn | Spring, Summer |
| Climate | Temperate | Temperate, Tropical |
| Best for | Cities, Mountains, Nature, Culture | Mountains, Culture, Adventure, Nature |
| Suits | Solo travellers, Couples, Groups of friends | Solo travellers, Couples, Groups of friends |
| Budget level | Budget, Mid-range | Budget, Mid-range |
The safety scores are general indicators, last reviewed in August 2026. They are not travel advice: conditions change, and official advisories often flag specific regions rather than whole countries. Check your own government’s advice before you book.
🇦🇷 Argentina. Tango in Buenos Aires, Patagonia's glaciers, Mendoza wine and the end of the world.
🇵🇪 Peru. Machu Picchu, the Amazon, the world's best ceviche and Inca history around every corner.