"Rent a friend Peru" and "rent a friend Lima" are what Google completes from Peru, and the first thing to say is that RentAFriend, the US site, has almost nobody here. Here is what does exist, what it costs, and the opening for Peruvians.
How it works in Peru#
On Roavi you browse Local Friends in Lima and Cusco, message them free, agree a plan and a rate, meet in public and pay the person directly; Roavi takes no commission and every profile is reviewed by a person. RentAFriend's model (a paid membership to message, cash to the friend) exists, but its Peruvian listings are close to zero.
What visitors hire a friend for#
- Lima: the food, above all. A ceviche lunch where locals eat, Surquillo market, Barranco at night, the Centro without the hassle.
- Cusco: the first two days of altitude, when a slow walk with someone who lives there beats a tour; San Pedro market, San Blas, the Sacred Valley by colectivo; a night out that is not the Plaza de Armas.
- Spanish practice, which visitors ask for in both cities.
What a Local Friend does not do is guide Machu Picchu or the sites: that needs the official carnet (how to become a licensed guide in Peru). Company for a meal or a day in the city does not.
What it costs#
The Local Friend's hourly rate, most $15 to $50, paid directly in soles or dollars as agreed; their meal, entries and transport are agreed before you meet. No membership, no commission.
Who is listed right now#
Roavi lists one Local Friend in Lima and one in Cusco today, for two of the most visited cities on the continent. That is the honest number, and the reason the next Peruvians to list will get every message.
Safety#
Meet in public, keep your own transport, agree hours and rate before you meet, tell someone where you are. Is rent a friend safe?.
For Peruvians: getting paid#
Local Friend on Roavi (disclosure: our platform): you list free, set an hourly rate (most list $15 to $50), and visitors or newcomers to your city message you free to spend a few hours with you, platonic and in public. You are paid directly and Roavi takes no commission. A person reviews your profile (18+, verified email, three real photos) before it goes live. Volume depends on your city. In Lima and Cusco you would be among the first listed, which is the whole opportunity.
Your rate, your hours, no commission, free to list.
Become a Local FriendEn español: rent a friend en Perú. Also: how to meet locals in Lima and in Cusco.
Every city where you can do this today, with the live number of Local Friends in each: rent a friend, by the hour. In the United States the list is also by state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you rent a friend in Peru?
Yes, through Roavi, which lists Local Friends in Lima and Cusco you message free and pay by the hour at a rate they set, platonic and in public. RentAFriend, the US directory, has almost no profiles in Peru. Supply is thin today: one Local Friend in each city, which is also the opportunity for Peruvians who list now.How much does it cost to rent a friend in Lima or Cusco?
The Local Friend's hourly rate, most $15 to $50, paid directly; messaging on Roavi is free and there is no commission. Food, entries and transport for the friend are agreed before you meet.How do Peruvians get paid as a Local Friend?
List free on Roavi (18+, verified email, three real photos, a human review), set an hourly rate and your free hours, and visitors message you free; you meet in public and are paid directly, in soles or dollars as agreed, with no commission. Guiding at sites like Machu Picchu needs the official carnet; company for a meal or a day in the city does not.