Due to the country's speciel geography air transport is important in Peru. Many places are virtually inaccessible without air transport. Renting or buying a car in Peru is a possibility, but be careful: Driving conditions are very different than those found in most of the West and can be considerably more dangerous. Visitors are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with local law and driving customs before attempting to operate vehicles. Road travel at night is extremely dangerous due to poor road markings and frequent unmarked road hazards. Drivers should not travel alone on rural roads, even in daylight.

Public transport in Lima is handled by buses, micros, taxicabs, and the so-called mototaxis. Micros are the most common means of public transportation in Lima and many other cities in Peru.