Galleria & Uptown Houston to IAH or Hobby: Car Service Fares
Quick answer
From the Galleria / Uptown area, BriskCar's black Suburban is typically $150–$170 one way to Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and $100–$130 one way to Hobby (HOU) — approximate; exact fare in the booking form. IAH is about 22–26 miles (30–45 minutes); Hobby is about 14–18 miles (25–35 minutes). Flat rate, no surge; only the tolls on your route are added.
The Galleria is Houston's hotel-and-office district: Post Oak Boulevard, Westheimer, San Felipe and the towers along Loop 610. It is also the part of town where airport timing is least predictable, because every route to either airport starts on the West Loop. A pre-booked Suburban with a fixed fare takes the guesswork out of it — for business travelers in the Uptown towers, hotel guests on Post Oak, and residents of River Oaks, Tanglewood, Afton Oaks and Briargrove.
Galleria to Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
- Route: I-610 north to I-45 north (or US 59 / I-69 north), then Beltway 8 east or the Hardy Toll Road to JFK Boulevard. About 22–26 miles.
- Time: 30–45 minutes outside rush hour; 50–65 minutes between 3:30 and 6:30 PM. For a 7 AM domestic flight we suggest a 5:00–5:15 AM pickup; for an international departure add 30 minutes.
- Fare: approx. $150–$170 one way. Beltway 8 and the Hardy are toll roads; a toll-free route via I-45 and JFK Boulevard is available on request.
Galleria to Hobby (HOU)
- Route: I-610 south and east to I-45 south, then Broadway or Airport Boulevard. About 14–18 miles, no tolls needed.
- Time: 25–35 minutes outside rush hour; up to 50 minutes in the evening peak.
- Fare: approx. $100–$130 one way.
Hotel and office pickups
For a hotel pickup, enter the hotel name or street address in the booking form and add your room-ready time; your chauffeur waits at the main entrance or porte-cochère (10 minutes of complimentary waiting, then $35 per hour). For office towers on Post Oak or San Felipe, add the building name and the lobby or garage entrance you prefer in the notes. Corporate travelers can set up monthly invoicing — see corporate car service.
Approximate fares from nearby neighborhoods
| Pickup | To IAH | To Hobby |
|---|---|---|
| Galleria / Post Oak hotels | approx. $150–$165 | approx. $100–$120 |
| River Oaks, Upper Kirby | approx. $145–$160 | approx. $95–$115 |
| Tanglewood, Briargrove, Memorial Park area | approx. $155–$170 | approx. $110–$130 |
Fares are for the Suburban (up to 6 passengers with luggage), one way, approximate and in US dollars; the exact fare appears in the booking form before you pay.
What every BriskCar booking includes
- Vehicle: a black Chevrolet Suburban luxury SUV with a professional, insured chauffeur. Room for up to 6 passengers with luggage.
- Pricing: book online in minutes — flat rate, no surge. Fares shown on this page are approximate, one way and in US dollars; the exact fare for your addresses appears in the booking form before you pay.
- Tolls: only the tolls on your route are added.
- Waiting time: 20 minutes of complimentary waiting after landing for airport pickups, 10 minutes for all other pickups, then $35 per hour.
- Cancellation: free cancellation 24+ hours before pickup.
- Payment: secure card checkout when you book, so there is nothing to settle in the car.
Get your exact fare in about a minute. Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses in the booking form — the price you see is the price you pay (plus only the tolls on your route).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a car service from the Galleria to IAH?
Approximately $150 to $170 one way for the Chevrolet Suburban, flat rate with no surge. Only the tolls on your route are added, and the booking form shows the exact fare for your address before you pay.
How much is the Galleria to Hobby Airport?
Approximately $100 to $130 one way. Hobby is about 14 to 18 miles from Uptown via I-610 and I-45, usually 25 to 35 minutes outside rush hour.
How early should I leave the Galleria for a flight at IAH?
Outside rush hour allow 30 to 45 minutes of driving; between 3:30 and 6:30 PM allow about an hour. For a 7 AM domestic departure a 5:00 to 5:15 AM pickup works well; add 30 minutes for international flights.
Can you pick up at my hotel on Post Oak?
Yes. Enter the hotel name or address in the booking form; the chauffeur waits at the main entrance with 10 minutes of complimentary waiting, then $35 per hour.