LIM — Lima (Jorge Chávez) — Taxi Fare Guide
At Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), use only the official licensed taxi counters inside the Arrivals hall. You agree the fixed fare at the desk and are escorted to a dedicated pick-up area with an authorized driver. The airport has a documented problem with unlicensed touts who intercept tourists at arrivals and quote 3–5 times the real rate — never follow anyone who approaches you offering a ride, and do not accept an informal or unmarked cab, especially near the airport and in surrounding Callao.
A licensed airport taxi to Miraflores typically costs S/60–75 in normal hours, rising to S/80–95 at peak times and late at night. Fares to central Lima (Centro Histórico) are similar. The counter price is fixed and includes airport access, so there are no meter surprises. The ride is 45–70 minutes depending on traffic, which can be heavy along the coastal route.
Ride-hailing apps operate at LIM and are a safer, cheaper alternative to street cabs: Uber, Cabify, InDriver and Beat are all available. Book the ride before you leave the arrivals area, match the plate and driver, and meet the car at the designated app pick-up point. A common scam is a driver later claiming a quoted "50 soles" was actually "50 dollars" — always fix the currency and price in advance and prefer a fare shown in-app.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| Miraflores | S/60–75 taxi / S/45–65 app | 45–70 min |
| Centro Histórico | S/55–70 taxi / S/40–60 app | 40–60 min |
| San Isidro | S/55–70 taxi / S/40–60 app | 40–60 min |
| Barranco | S/70–90 taxi / S/55–75 app | 50–75 min |
Practical tips: Only use the official taxi desk inside Arrivals or a pre-booked app car; ignore anyone offering a taxi as you walk out. Confirm the currency and total price before departing, keep bags on your lap or in the boot with doors locked, and avoid displaying phones or valuables in traffic. For late-night arrivals, an authorized airport taxi or pre-booked transfer is the safest choice.
Other ways to the city
Lima's official airport bus is the standout budget option:
- Airport Express Lima: The official coach service, with big luggage bays, Wi-Fi and USB charging, running directly to Miraflores with four central stops. Fare from about S/15 (roughly US$4–6) each way; runs roughly hourly from around 07:00 to 22:00, taking 45–70 minutes to Miraflores. The safest low-cost option, dropping you in the main tourist district.
- Local city buses / combis: Cheap public buses and "combis" pass near the airport for a few soles, but they are crowded, have no luggage space and pass through Callao — not recommended for arriving tourists with bags.
- Note on the new terminal: The new Jorge Chávez passenger terminal opened in 2025, so follow the current signage inside Arrivals to the official Airport Express stop and licensed taxi counters, as pick-up points have moved.
Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.
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