"Jim went out of his way to help me out after I left an item in his car after a ride. Would have been a nightmare with a rideshare app, highly recommend."Jared C.Rider
Helen, Georgia
A private driver for Helen, the mountains, and the airport.
Jim lives five minutes from Helen and has driven these roads for thirty years. Airport runs to Hartsfield-Jackson with your flight tracked, winery days by the hour, rides to weddings, concerts and dinner. Sedan for three, van for seven. The fare is in writing before you ride, and it never surges.
Fare in writing before you ride
Flight tracked on airport runs
Sedan for 3, van for 7
Where Jim drives
Helen
Cleveland
Dahlonega
Clarkesville
Blairsville
ATL Airport ↔ the mountains
Anywhere around Atlanta
Fares & booking
Two taps for a fare. A few more and the text writes itself.
Pick the kind of ride and where, and your estimate appears from Jim's rate card with any surcharges already counted. Keep going and the text to Jim writes itself. Nothing is sent until you tap send in your own messaging app.
Your estimate
$0
Pick a ride type and your fare shows here.
An estimate from the published rates, not a quote. Jim confirms the exact fare by text before your ride. Gratuity is appreciated and never required.
Jim Goodyear
(770) 329-6313
(770) 329-6313
Open in Messages
On a phone this opens your texting app with the message filled in. On a computer, copy it or email it.
What Jim does
One driver, one clean car, no app to argue with.
Jim lives minutes from downtown Helen. Book ahead and he is at your door when he says he will be.
Airport runs
Helen and the mountains to Hartsfield-Jackson and back. Give Jim your flight number and he tracks it.
Winery tours
The Dahlonega wine trail and the vineyards around Helen. Book by the hour and taste everything.
Weddings
Guests to the venue and safely back to the cabin. Sedan for the couple, van for the party.
Concerts & events
Atlanta shows, Oktoberfest in Helen, festival weekends. Skip parking and the drive home.
Date nights
Dinner in Helen or Dahlonega without anyone drawing the short straw on driving.
Girls' nights & group outings
Bachelor and bachelorette weekends, birthdays, the whole cabin. Seven seats and a bag for everyone.
Private Driver
Jim Goodyear
Jim has been coming to Helen for more than thirty years and now lives just outside town. He knows which roads fog in, which wineries are worth the detour, and where to eat on a Tuesday. He answers his own texts, quotes the fare up front, and shows up early.
30+ yearsComing to Helen
2 vehiclesSedan for 3, van for 7
Helen, GALives minutes from town
What riders say
Rides people wrote home about.
"I worked with Jim to help our group as a driver in Helen, 10/10 would recommend. He was always on time, very kind, and had great recommendations for our group in and around town. Made our weekend much easier and we had a great time in Helen for Oktoberfest!"AJ V.Group weekend, Oktoberfest in Helen
Vehicles
Pick the sedan or the van.
Both fares cover the first 55 miles. Past that, you pay only for the extra miles.
SEDAN · X
Toyota Prius Touring
2018, quiet hybrid, great for one to three travelers. Backpacks and purses ride at your feet.
3 passengers
2 big suitcases
or 4 small
$100first 55 miles
$1.85per mile after
VAN · XL
Honda Odyssey Elite
Black, leather, room for the whole group. Fewer riders means more room for bags.
7 passengers
4 big suitcases
or 8 small
$130first 55 miles
$2.15per mile after
Rates & policies
Straight prices, no surge.
Sedan base fare1 to 3 passengers, first 55 miles$100
Sedan, each mile past 55$1.85
Van base fare1 to 7 passengers, first 55 miles$130
Van, each mile past 55$2.15
Hourly, sedanFive-hour minimum$90 / hr
Hourly, vanFive-hour minimum$130 / hr
Weekday rush hour6:30–9:00 AM and 2:30–7:00 PM, Monday to Friday+$15
Late nightPickups between midnight and 5:00 AM+$30
Holiday and the day before+$30
CancellationInside 24 hours of the ride$40
Payment
Due at the time of service. Cash is preferred. Zelle and Venmo are just as good. Every major card works with a 3.99% processing fee.
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Airport timing
Jim's rule of thumb: two hours at the airport for a domestic flight, three for international, plus the drive. From Helen that means a pickup about four hours before departure. Give the booking form your flight time and it fills in his suggested pickup.
Big groups and multi-day trips
Bachelor weekends, wedding parties, all-day outings. Text Jim the dates and he will put together a flat price and hold it with a deposit.