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Asheville Hopper Airport Ride Services

Airport shuttle service · Asheville, NC · reviewed since 2021

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%92+54Reliability 26%82+21.4Value 15%83+12.6Experts Score= 88Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#5 of 14 taxi servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 69%
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · 11 photos
98%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.8%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
Jul 2026latest review

Asheville Hopper Airport Ride Services at a glance

Google reviewers rate Asheville Hopper Airport Ride Services 4.9 out of 5 based on 80 reviews. Customers frequently praise the service for punctuality, clear communication, and flexibility during last-minute changes or stranded situations. Drivers are described as professional and courteous, with vehicles noted as clean and spacious. One recurring criticism in low-star reviews involves drivers arriving late due to traffic and customers having to load their own luggage.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 80 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 80 Google reviews (62 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 17, 2026.
  • Service: Taxi Service serving Asheville, North Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other taxi services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction92Reliability82Craft & service100Value83Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 92 (median 84)Reliability: 82 (median 85)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 83 (median 92)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyTaxi Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Asheville Hopper Airport Ride Services: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
92
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Asheville Hopper Airport Ride Services: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
82
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Asheville Hopper Airport Ride Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Asheville Hopper Airport Ride Services: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
83
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Asheville Hopper Airport Ride Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 18.–
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Star ratings

80 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars7898%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars23%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 62 written reviews

  • Praise13796%
  • Complaints64%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3827%
  • Speed & response3323%
  • Would recommend2920%
  • Quality & results1611%
  • Communication139%
  • Price & value75%
  • Honesty & trust75%

What customers talk about

We read 62 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Friendly service, clean car, safe driving, good communication, on time.”
  • “We were very grateful for how timely and professional he was.”
    “Garrett was 30 minutes late in picking us up at the airport.”
  • “I highly recommend Hannah and the Asheville Hopper!”
  • “Asheville Hopper is a great service, I have been using them for the past 4 years.”
  • “She communicated via text in advance to confirm our ride, picked us up at exactly 4am (!”
  • “The whole team was responsive, easy to work with, and reasonably priced.”
    “A little pricey compared to other services but was totally satisfied with attitude and professionalism.”
  • “Friendly, reliable and knowledgeable about the AVL area and Biltmore.”

People customers mention

  • Uber 9 reviews
  • Lyft 9 reviews
  • Josh 4 reviews
  • Hannah 3 reviews
  • Garret 3 reviews
  • Garrett 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

Lori4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

My family and I found ourselves stranded and Christine went out of her way to help us out.

James8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

When my 80 yr old mother missed a flight and had to get from Asheville to Johnson City, Asheville Hopper Airport Ride Services came through in a pinch. A safe ride I could count on from hundreds of miles away...

CarolLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Friendly service, clean car, safe driving, good communication, on time. All I could ask for from a car service. And they had a car seat! Will book again.

Karen8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 10 months ago★★★★★

Hannah was our wonderful and patient driver this past weekend! We had serval delays and picked us up at the Asheville Airport with a smile on her face at 3am in the morning!!!! I highly recommend Hannah and the Asheville Hopper!!!!!!! Karen

JanetLocal Guide · 62 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Christine was our driver. She was GREAT! She communicated via text in advance to confirm our ride, picked us up at exactly 4am (!) in her clean and roomy SUV that comfortably fit we 3 adults with 3 large checkin bags and 3 carry-ons. I highly recommend Asheville Hopper and will be using their ride service again and again!

Danielle7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Booking with Asheville Hopper was very easy and communication was great. Our Airbnb ended up being on a much steeper gravel road than we expected and Mike was a lifesaver! We were very grateful for how timely and professional he was.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Lori Schroeder4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My family and I found ourselves stranded and Christine went out of her way to help us out.

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Thanks for taking the time for the nice review Lori! Glad we could help!

James Ninni8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

When my 80 yr old mother missed a flight and had to get from Asheville to Johnson City, Asheville Hopper Airport Ride Services came through in a pinch. A safe ride I could count on from hundreds of miles away...

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Thank you James! We were delighted to help out! Happy New Year!

Carol HolmesLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carol has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Friendly service, clean car, safe driving, good communication, on time. All I could ask for from a car service. And they had a car seat! Will book again.

Response from the owner · 10 months ago

Thank you Carol! See you next time! Thanks!

Karen Struble8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Hannah was our wonderful and patient driver this past weekend! We had serval delays and picked us up at the Asheville Airport with a smile on her face at 3am in the morning!!!! I highly recommend Hannah and the Asheville Hopper!!!!!!! Karen

Response from the owner · 10 months ago

Thank you Karen! We appreciate your kind words and for taking the time to acknowledge us! Thanks for the boost!

Janet KenneyLocal Guide · 62 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Janet has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Christine was our driver. She was GREAT! She communicated via text in advance to confirm our ride, picked us up at exactly 4am (!) in her clean and roomy SUV that comfortably fit we 3 adults with 3 large checkin bags and 3 carry-ons. I highly recommend Asheville Hopper and will be using their ride service again and again!

Response from the owner · 10 months ago

Thank you Janet! We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you again!

Danielle Gauthier7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Danielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Booking with Asheville Hopper was very easy and communication was great. Our Airbnb ended up being on a much steeper gravel road than we expected and Mike was a lifesaver! We were very grateful for how timely and professional he was.

Response from the owner · 11 months ago

Glad you found us and we were able to help. Thank you for your kind words and supporting our local ride service.

Christine Bertha7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Asheville Hopper is a great service, I have been using them for the past 4 years. I saw a review that the owner couldn't physically help with the bags. If you need help with your bags you just have to write it on the form he asks you to submit. It CLEARLY ASKS IF YOU NEED HELP. Then you get a different driver. I would also like to note that in the 4 years I have worked with them not one driver has been late. They always leave plenty of time. Situations do crop up on highway 26 that can make even the most conscientious driver late. I pay more for Hopper because THEY SHOW UP!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Christine we appreciate your support over the last 5 years!

Andrew Simon10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Andrew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Could not have asked for better service. Arrived promptly, and was flexible with our drop off requests. 10/10

Response from the owner · 11 months ago

Andrew glad it worked out for all of us! Enjoyed the ride and glad we could help! Thanks for the support!

MsPearl Productions7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews MsPearl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent communication and coordination. Felt very handled from the initial part of the process. Garret was easy to work with and insured that my clients made it to the airport smoothly. Will definitely recommend and use again.

Response from the owner · 11 months ago

We love what we do so we can meet awesome people like you guys! Hope we hear from you again next time around! Glad we could help and appreciate the business!

Patricia Stacey3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patricia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

AVL Hopper was a total lifesaver for my family. Due to a car issue we were stranded at a pretty remote location and three hours from home and any friends to help. We contacted multiple rental car companies and transportation companies including Uber and Lyft to no avail. AVL not only saved the day but their driver, Hannah was an angel of a human being. We were so lucky to arrive home the day safely and comfortable all because of AVL. I cannot recommend their service more.

Response from the owner · 11 months ago

Patricia you guys were awesome! Thank you so much for trusting in us! Appreciate you guys!

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