Reviewed · LIMA TOURS
Airport Transportation Service With SUV
Lima traffic can turn an airport arrival into a long, tiring chore. This private SUV pickup removes the bargaining and guesswork, with a driver waiting at Jorge Chavez International Airport and a name board at the correct door. Several drivers, including Henry and Giovanni Franco Palacios Figini, have been praised for being early, polite, and easy to reach on WhatsApp.
I like the $35 per group price for up to four people, which can be good value if you are sharing the ride. I also like the help with luggage, clean vehicles, and the fact that drivers have waited through long immigration lines. The main concern is reliability: a few bookings have gone badly because of an incorrect flight number or a vehicle problem.
In This Review
- Key points to know before booking
- A calmer arrival at Jorge Chavez Airport
- Finding your driver at the correct door
- The arrival process after immigration
- A quiet SUV ride through Lima traffic
- Reaching Miraflores and other hotel areas
- How reliable is the pickup?
- Value compared with finding a taxi yourself
- Who should book this Lima airport transfer?
- Should you book the Green LIma SUV service?
- FAQ
- How much does the airport SUV service cost?
- How many people can ride in the SUV?
- Where do I meet the driver at Jorge Chavez International Airport?
- How will I recognize the driver?
- Does the driver wait if immigration takes a long time?
- Is the transfer private?
- Does the service operate late at night and early in the morning?
- Can I use the service from my hotel to the airport?
- Are service animals allowed?
- What is the cancellation policy?
Key points to know before booking
- Meet at a specific airport door: Use doors 2 or 3 for international arrivals, and doors 12 or 13 for national arrivals.
- Private ride for up to four: Your group does not share the SUV with other passengers.
- WhatsApp contact helps: Several successful pickups included messages, arrival photos, and clear driver communication.
- Drivers wait through delays: Long immigration lines have been handled well in many cases.
- Clean, spacious vehicles: Most feedback praises the SUV’s comfort and condition, though one pickup reported no air-conditioning or Wi-Fi.
- Check your flight details carefully: A wrong flight number was linked to one failed pickup.
A calmer arrival at Jorge Chavez Airport

The best reason to book this service is simple: you can leave the airport without sorting out a taxi after a long flight. Lima is a large, traffic-heavy city, and Jorge Chavez International Airport can feel confusing when you are tired, carrying bags, and trying to work out local transport.
The service is private, so the SUV is reserved for your group of up to four people. That gives you more room for luggage than a basic sedan may provide, though the exact luggage capacity is not stated. At $35 per group, the price is especially fair for three or four people. For one or two people, an on-demand ride might cost less, as one person reported paying about $37 and estimated that a ride-hailing service could have been roughly half the price.
You are paying for more than the vehicle. You are paying for a prearranged meeting, help with bags, and a driver who is expected to monitor your arrival. After an overnight flight or a late landing, that can be worth the difference.
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Finding your driver at the correct door

The meeting instructions are specific, and you should use them. For an international arrival, look for the blackboard at door 2 or door 3. For a national arrival, the meeting point is door 12 or door 13.
The driver is expected to hold a board with your name. This has worked well for many pickups. Drivers have waited near arrivals, sent a photograph through WhatsApp, and helped people spot them after immigration. One especially useful detail is that drivers have waited even when the immigration line took about an hour.
Do not rush out of the terminal without checking the agreed door. Jorge Chavez Airport can be hectic, and a meeting point that sounds close on paper may not be obvious once you have your luggage. Keep your phone available after landing, and make sure you know whether your flight is international or national.
Communication is one of the strongest parts of the service when everything is set up correctly. Several successful rides included WhatsApp messages before departure, updates about pickup time, or a picture of the driver’s location. That is practical help, not just a pleasant extra.
The arrival process after immigration
Your pickup begins after you clear the airport arrival process and collect your luggage. The driver waits at the designated door rather than escorting you through every part of the terminal. In several cases, the driver was already there before the plane landed or arrived early and waited patiently.
That patience matters. Airport arrival times are hard to predict because immigration, baggage collection, and customs can each take longer than expected. A driver who waits through a long line saves you from making a rushed call or looking for a new ride outside.
Drivers have also helped carry suitcases to the SUV. If you are traveling with older parents, this may be one of the most useful parts of the service. One booking arranged for older family members went smoothly because the driver was patient and respectful.
The driver may not speak much English. Henry, for example, was described as not speaking English, but the pickup still worked because the meeting sign and prior communication made the process clear. A little Spanish, a translation app, or saved booking details on your phone can make the handoff easier.
A quiet SUV ride through Lima traffic

The advertised duration is about one hour, but you should treat that as an estimate. Lima traffic can be heavy, especially on the road between the airport and districts such as Miraflores. Several rides reached hotels in a reasonable time, while others dealt with difficult traffic.
The SUV is described as modern, spacious, and in very good condition. Most feedback supports that description, with clean interiors, comfortable seating, and careful driving mentioned often. One driver provided bottled water, which was a welcome touch after a long flight.
The ride is not a sightseeing tour. You are being taken from the airport to your accommodation, and the main benefit is a direct, private trip. Still, one driver chatted during the drive and suggested places to see and things to do in Lima. That can be a pleasant introduction to the city, particularly if you arrive with no plans beyond reaching your hotel.
Driving skill matters in Lima, where traffic can be intense. The strongest feedback focuses on safe, calm driving and drivers who know how to handle crowded roads. That is more important here than a polished sales pitch. You want someone who gets you to the hotel without adding stress.
The service is not guaranteed to include every comfort. One ride had no air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, or water, even though the SUV was otherwise acceptable. The available information does not promise those features, so you should not book expecting a full luxury transfer.
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Reaching Miraflores and other hotel areas

Miraflores appears several times in the pickup details and is a common destination for this service. The drive there can take about an hour, depending on traffic. Your exact hotel destination is not specified in the general description, so enter it carefully when booking.
A private vehicle is useful if you are arriving late at night. The service operates every day from midnight to 11:30 p.m. during the stated operating period, from April 23, 2024, through December 10, 2026. That broad schedule covers early-morning departures and late-night arrivals, subject to the booking being confirmed.
For a hotel-to-airport transfer, the same service can be used in the other direction. One successful booking involved changing the pickup time from 8 a.m. to 7 a.m. through WhatsApp. The driver arrived on time, and the ride took about an hour because of traffic.
Give yourself plenty of time for a departure from Lima. One booking used a four-hour buffer before the flight, while the person who arranged it felt three hours might have been enough. Since traffic conditions can change, I would rather leave too early than risk missing a flight.
How reliable is the pickup?

The service has a 4.8 rating from 47 reviews, and 96 percent of people recommend it. Most of the positive feedback centers on the same practical points: the driver was waiting, communication worked, the SUV was clean, and the trip felt safe.
The names Henry and Giovanni Franco Palacios Figini appear in especially positive accounts. Henry was described as punctual and helpful, while Giovanni was praised for timely communication and professional service. Other drivers have arrived 15 minutes early, carried luggage, and waited through immigration delays.
Still, you should take the small number of failures seriously. One airport taxi did not arrive because the provider had the wrong flight number and tried to make contact while the passenger was still flying. Another vehicle reportedly broke down, leaving the passenger to arrange a taxi and wait for a refund response.
The provider later stated that the refund had been made in that case, but the episode points to a useful precaution: confirm your flight number, arrival date, terminal type, hotel address, and WhatsApp contact before departure. If your flight changes, send the update as soon as you can. Changes made within 24 hours are not accepted under the stated policy, so late changes carry risk.
This is not a reason to reject the service. It is a reason to treat the booking details as important. A correct flight number and working phone connection appear to make a major difference.
Value compared with finding a taxi yourself

At $35 per group, this is not always the cheapest way to get from the airport. For one or two people, a ride-hailing service may cost less, depending on demand and the exact destination. The comparison is different for three or four people, since the flat group price can be split several ways.
I see the strongest value for families, older relatives, and anyone landing late. You get a named meeting, a private SUV, luggage help, and a driver who is expected to wait. Those benefits reduce the mental work of arriving in a new city.
You may prefer another option if price is your only concern, if you are comfortable arranging a ride after landing, or if you need guaranteed Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. Those features are not clearly included here.
The service animals policy is a plus for people who need it, and most people can participate. The activity is private, and it is near public transportation, although the main purpose is a direct airport transfer rather than a transport connection.
Who should book this Lima airport transfer?

I would consider this service a good fit for:
- Families sharing one ride and dividing the $35 cost
- Older passengers who may appreciate luggage help and a patient driver
- First-time arrivals who want a name board and arranged pickup
- People landing late at night or leaving for an early flight
- Anyone who prefers a private SUV to negotiating at the airport
- Groups staying in Miraflores who want a direct hotel ride
I would be more cautious if you have a very tight schedule, expect a luxury vehicle with guaranteed extras, or cannot monitor messages after landing. The service has strong results overall, but the failed pickups show why accurate booking details and backup planning matter.
Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Inside that 24-hour window, you will not receive a refund, and changes are not accepted. The policy is worth noting before you commit, especially for flights that may change.
Should you book the Green LIma SUV service?

For most people arriving in Lima, I think this is a sensible airport transfer, especially when four people can share the cost. The repeated strengths are useful rather than flashy: drivers wait, cars are clean, bags get help, and WhatsApp communication often makes the meeting easy.
I would book it for an evening arrival, a family trip, or a first visit when I wanted the first hour in Peru to be simple. Before boarding, I would confirm the flight number, hotel address, arrival category, meeting door, and phone contact. If those details are correct, this private SUV service offers a comfortable start at a reasonable group price.
FAQ
How much does the airport SUV service cost?
The listed price is $35 per group for up to four people. One booking reported paying $37, so check the final price shown at the time of booking.
How many people can ride in the SUV?
The service is priced for a group of up to four people.
Where do I meet the driver at Jorge Chavez International Airport?
For international arrivals, meet at door 2 or door 3. For national arrivals, meet at door 12 or door 13.
How will I recognize the driver?
The driver is expected to hold a blackboard or sign with your name.
Does the driver wait if immigration takes a long time?
Several successful pickups included waits through long immigration lines, including one delay of about an hour. You should still keep your phone available and follow the meeting instructions.
Is the transfer private?
Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.
Does the service operate late at night and early in the morning?
The stated opening hours are daily from 12:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., during the operating period listed from April 23, 2024, through December 10, 2026.
Can I use the service from my hotel to the airport?
Yes. The service is described for airport transportation, and successful bookings include hotel-to-airport transfers.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes, service animals are allowed.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations and changes made within 24 hours are not accepted and are not refunded.
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