Luggage storageCusco

Luggage storage in Cusco at a glance

Cusco, in southeastern Peru, was the capital of the Inca Empire and today draws travellers overwhelmingly for holidays—around 88% of visits. The Constitution of Peru designates Cusco as the Historical Capital of Peru. Wánchaq, San Pedro and Poroy stations each have their own luggage facilities for rail passengers, while the airport relies on a public bus link into the centre.

In the city itself, the Museo de Arte Precolombino and Machu Picchu both restrict what you can carry inside. Cusco is the capital of both Cusco Province and the Cusco Department. With Stasher, you can store bags from US$1.49 per bag per day at 10+ locations across Cusco.

Some top Stasher locations in Cusco include:

• Hotel reception, 5-minute walk from Inca Rail · open 24/7 · rated 5/5 (400+ reviews)
• Local office, 11 min walk from Estación Ferroviaria Wánchaq
• Hotel reception, 11 min walk from Estación de PeruRail · open 24/7 · rated 5/5 (100+ reviews)
• Local shop, 12-minute walk from Museo Inka

Nearby points are hosted by hotel receptions, local offices and local shops. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to US$13,000. Stasher storage in Cusco can be booked through the website or app.

Luggage storage at the stations and airport

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, in the district of Wánchaq, is Cusco's principal airport. The Correcaminos public bus runs from Avenida Velasco Astete into the city centre, costing 1.20 soles and taking roughly 30 minutes. If you're heading straight to the airport with bags, that bus ride means you'll want to have your luggage plans sorted before you board.

PeruRail passengers leaving from Estación de Ollantaytambo can use free luggage storage there, open from 04:15 to 21:00. Inca Rail offers something similar for ticket holders at its office on Avenida El Sol 843 in Cusco itself—free storage while you travel.

Getting to Machu Picchu and other rail journeys

Estación de San Pedro in Cusco serves as a departure point for PeruRail Vistadome and PeruRail Expedition train services, while Estación de Wánchaq handles the Titicaca service to Puno and the bimodal bus-and-train connection to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Estación de Poroy, about a 20-minute drive from the Plaza de Armas, also serves Vistadome and Expedition trains to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Inca Rail runs its own passenger trains from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo, with a bimodal service that combines a bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and a train onward.

For any of these, you'll need to be at the station with your bags sorted—storage at Ollantaytambo is for PeruRail ticket holders, and Inca Rail's free option sits at its Cusco office, not the platform.

Bag rules at attractions

The Museo de Arte Precolombino in Cusco prohibits entry with bags, backpacks, suitcases, or anything larger than 40 cm in width or height. Machu Picchu goes further, barring backpacks, bags, or purses larger than 40x35x20 cm. You'll need to leave anything bigger behind before you reach either entrance, so plan storage near your starting point rather than at the gate.