There is no train from Lima airport, so you are choosing between some form of car ride. Here is an honest breakdown of each option.
Side-by-side comparison
| Factor | Pre-booked transfer | Green Taxi | Uber / InDriver | Unofficial taxi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price to Miraflores | PEN 60–90 | PEN 70–100 | PEN 30–55 | PEN 50–120 |
| Price certainty | Fixed | Fixed (ticket) | Variable (surge) | Negotiable |
| Booking needed | Yes, in advance | No, buy at counter | No, use app | No |
| Driver waits for you | Yes, with name sign | No | No | No |
| Child seat available | On request | No | No | No |
| Late night reliability | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Payment | Pre-paid or cash | Cash or card at counter | App (card) | Cash only |
When a pre-booked transfer wins
If you are landing late at night, travelling with family, or simply want someone holding your name at arrivals, a pre-booked transfer is the clear choice. The price is locked in, the driver tracks your flight, and you walk straight to your car.
For first-time visitors to Lima, this removes the stress of figuring out pickup zones, negotiating fares, or dealing with app issues on a foreign SIM card.
When a taxi or Uber wins
If you travel light, speak some Spanish, and arrive during normal hours, Uber or InDriver can save you PEN 20–40. The Green Taxi is a solid middle ground — fixed price, no app needed, and safer than random touts.
What to avoid
Unofficial taxi touts inside and outside the terminal will approach you aggressively. Prices range from reasonable to absurd depending on how tired you look. Some quote in USD at inflated rates. Unless you enjoy haggling after a long flight, skip them.
Our honest take
The price difference between a pre-booked transfer and a Green Taxi is small — often just PEN 10–15 (~EUR 2–4). For that difference, having a driver who waits for you with your name, tracks your flight delay, and takes you straight to your hotel is a better deal than it might seem.