Where to store your luggage for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
You go to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu travelling light. Most travellers leave their big suitcase in Cusco and take just a small backpack. Here is how to do it stress-free.
Photo: Steve Pastor · CC BY 3.0Why not take your whole suitcase?
On the Inca Trail you hike for several days on mountain paths, and large backpacks are not allowed inside the Machu Picchu sanctuary. Tourist trains and buses also have luggage limits.
That is why almost everyone does the same thing: store the suitcase in Cusco and set off with only the essentials for those days.
What to pack in your daypack
- Your passport (it is checked at the Machu Picchu entrance).
- Entrance, train or bus tickets.
- Layers: Andean mornings are cold and middays can be hot.
- Rain jacket, sunscreen and a hat.
- Water, snacks and your medicine.
Everything else (extra clothes, souvenirs, the 23 kg suitcase) can stay safely stored until you are back.
How to leave your luggage with us
- Book online at storagecusco.com: choose how many bags and your drop-off and pick-up times. The price is calculated instantly.
- Drop off your luggage at Av. Huáscar 238, Wánchaq. We log every bag and give you a pickup ticket with a code.
- Pick it up when you return, whatever time you arrive: we are open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
For multi-day trips you pay per night: the daily price per bag for each night it stays with us, whatever time you pick up.
What if I come back late at night?
No problem. Since we are open 24 hours, you can collect your luggage even if your train or bus arrives late at night or before dawn. If your plans change, message us on WhatsApp at +51 951 000 752.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to store a big suitcase?
A Regular bag (checked suitcase, up to 23 kg) costs US$ 5.50 (S/ 20) per day or per night. For a few hours it is cheaper: US$ 2 for 1–2 hours and US$ 3 for 3–5 hours.
Can I leave my luggage for several days?
Yes. Beyond 24 hours you pay per night — for each night your luggage stays with us, whatever time you pick up. The usual choice for the Inca Trail or Machu Picchu.
How do I pay?
When booking you choose: PayPal, card via PayPal, or pay in store by cash or card.
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