Originally Posted by
JohnnyColombia
I think you have this back to front. An authorised taxi from Taxi Green at the airport will cost S/.45, if you try your luck with a taxi pirate out the front of the airport then you are far more likely to be charged "dollars for soles" i.e. US$40-45.
My post wasn't very clear, thanks JC. When I say "Remisse" I am referring to the two stands that you will see right in front of you immediately upon exiting Customs. For approximately US$40 they will take you to Miraflores in a black Peugeot or Mercedes, or a Toyota RAV4 if you have a ton of luggage. Safe, secure and expensive (though not by international standards; it's a long ride). Taxi Green is also an authorized service with a stand just off to the side; they are reliable and considerably less luxurious, and a lot cheaper too.
I have never taken a taxi pirate out in front of the terminal, for the sake of security and because the safe alternatives are so easy. I had no idea that they would try to charge $40 or more for a ride to Miraflores, but somehow it doesn't surprise me. Bottom line: avoid the taxi pirates.