Quick Facts for Tourists
Food Delivery Apps in Peru
Peru has a growing delivery scene concentrated primarily in Lima. The country is known for having one of the world's best cuisines, and delivery apps let you enjoy ceviche, lomo saltado, and more from your accommodation. Here is every major app with honest tourist-focused ratings.
Grocery Delivery in Peru
Need groceries, tropical fruits, or essentials delivered? Peru has several grocery delivery options, especially in Lima's main districts.
Tourist Reality Check
Here is what it is actually like to use food delivery apps in Peru as a tourist. The honest truth about coverage, payments, and what to expect.
Peruvian food is world-renowned and delivers beautifully. Peru is consistently ranked as one of the world's best food destinations. Through delivery apps in Lima, you can order incredible ceviche, lomo saltado (stir-fried beef), anticuchos (grilled beef heart), aji de gallina (creamy chicken), causa (layered potato dish), and much more. Lima's food scene is unmatched, and delivery gives you access to it all.
Lima has excellent delivery coverage. Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, Surco, and La Molina have the best delivery coverage with the most restaurant options. These are also the neighborhoods where most tourists stay. Rappi and PedidosYa compete strongly for dominance in Lima. Uber Eats is also available and growing.
Cusco has limited delivery options. If you are heading to Cusco for Machu Picchu, do not expect the same delivery experience as Lima. Cusco has some delivery app presence but with far fewer restaurants and longer wait times. The historic center is more of a walk-to-a-restaurant experience. The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu area have essentially no app-based delivery.
Foreign cards work on major apps. Rappi and Uber Eats accept foreign Visa and Mastercard in Peru. PedidosYa has more limited foreign card support. The payment experience is generally smoother than in Brazil but not quite as seamless as in Mexico or Colombia. Cash on delivery is a reliable backup.
Cash on delivery is common and works well. Many Peruvians pay cash for delivery. Have small bills in Peruvian soles (PEN) ready. Cash delivery is available on Rappi, PedidosYa, and Uber Eats. It is a useful option when digital payments encounter any friction.
Amazing value for food delivery. Peru offers incredible food value. A full delivered meal in Lima can cost 15-35 PEN ($4-9 USD), and the quality is outstanding. Even delivery from highly-rated restaurants is affordable by international standards. You can eat like royalty through delivery apps without breaking the bank.
Tipping Delivery Drivers
Tipping delivery drivers in Peru is appreciated and growing as a cultural practice. Here is what to know:
- Typical tip: 2-5 PEN ($0.50-$1.30 USD)
- Tipping culture for delivery is growing in Peru, especially among younger users
- Rappi and Uber Eats have in-app tipping options after delivery
- Cash tips directly to the driver are always appreciated
- During rain or for deliveries to hard-to-reach locations, tip more generously
- Peruvian delivery riders (repartidores) work long hours and appreciate the recognition
Hotel & Accommodation Delivery
Getting food delivered to your accommodation in Peru works well in Lima and varies in other cities.
Lima hotels allow delivery. Hotels in Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro are very accustomed to food delivery. Drivers will meet you in the lobby or at the entrance. Miraflores in particular has excellent delivery infrastructure given its popularity with tourists and its dense restaurant scene.
Cusco tourist area is accessible. If you do order delivery in Cusco, hotels in the Plaza de Armas area and San Blas neighborhood are reachable by delivery drivers. However, some narrow colonial streets may require the driver to walk the last stretch. Include clear landmarks in your delivery notes.
Lima apartments work well. Apartments and Airbnbs in Lima's tourist districts have excellent delivery access. Include your building name, apartment number, and any security access details in the delivery notes. Most buildings in Miraflores and Barranco have front desk staff who can receive deliveries.
Peru Download Pack
Download these apps before you land in Peru. Lima's incredible food scene is worth experiencing through delivery as well as dining out.