Houston Hotel to Airport Transfers: Approximate Fares by District
Quick answer
A BriskCar Suburban between a Houston hotel and the airport is a flat, pre-paid fare: Downtown to IAH approx. $145–$155, Downtown to Hobby approx. $75–$95, Medical Center to IAH approx. $155–$170, Galleria to IAH approx. $150–$165, Energy Corridor to IAH approx. $170–$190, The Woodlands to IAH approx. $130–$160. All approximate, one way; exact fare in the booking form. 20 minutes of complimentary waiting after landing.
Visitors to Houston usually stay in one of six places: Downtown around the George R. Brown Convention Center and Discovery Green, the Texas Medical Center, the Galleria / Uptown hotel row, the Energy Corridor and Westchase, the hotels around NRG Stadium, or The Woodlands Waterway. Each has a different airport story. This guide gives the approximate Suburban fare and drive time for every district to both airports so you can budget before you book.
Approximate fares, hotel district to airport
| Hotel district | To / from IAH | To / from Hobby | Typical time (off-peak) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown (GRB, Discovery Green, Main Street) | approx. $145–$155 | approx. $75–$95 | IAH 30–40 min · Hobby 20–25 min |
| Texas Medical Center / Museum District | approx. $155–$170 | approx. $80–$95 | IAH 35–45 min · Hobby 20–25 min |
| Galleria / Uptown | approx. $150–$165 | approx. $100–$120 | IAH 30–45 min · Hobby 25–35 min |
| NRG Stadium / Reliant area | approx. $165–$180 | approx. $70–$90 | IAH 35–45 min · Hobby 20–25 min |
| Energy Corridor / Westchase / CityCentre | approx. $170–$190 | approx. $185–$205 | IAH 40–50 min · Hobby 40–55 min |
| The Woodlands Waterway / Hughes Landing | approx. $130–$160 | approx. $215–$240 | IAH 25–35 min · Hobby 55–70 min |
Fares are for the black Chevrolet Suburban (up to 6 passengers with luggage), one way, approximate and in US dollars. The fare is flat and distance-based — no surge at conference check-out time or after a late landing — and only the tolls on your route are added. Enter the hotel address in the booking form to see the exact fare before you pay.
Airport to hotel: how the pickup works
- Flight number: add it with the scheduled arrival time. You get 20 minutes of complimentary waiting after landing, then $35 per hour.
- Meeting point at IAH: the arrivals curb of your terminal (A, B, C, D or E) — your chauffeur texts you the pickup spot. International arrivals at Terminal D or E should allow time for customs; if you clear faster or slower than expected, just text us.
- Meeting point at Hobby: the lower-level arrivals curb of the single terminal.
- Multiple hotels or a stop on the way: text (713) 912-6875 after booking and we confirm whether the stop changes the fare.
Hotel to airport: what to put in the booking
Enter the hotel's street address as the pickup, your flight time in the notes, and the terminal if you know it. Your chauffeur waits at the main entrance or porte-cochère with 10 minutes of complimentary waiting. For early flights, Downtown and Medical Center guests should allow 45 minutes to IAH and 30 to Hobby; Energy Corridor guests should allow an hour either way. Conferences at the George R. Brown often check out together on the last morning — book the evening before and the fare is unchanged.
Groups and corporate travel
Each Suburban seats up to 6 with luggage; for larger delegations book one Suburban per 5–6 people with the same pickup time and we stagger them at the curb. Companies hosting visitors can use corporate accounts with monthly invoicing, and medical visitors can read the Texas Medical Center guide.
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 a Downtown Houston hotel to IAH?
Approximately $145 to $155 one way for the Chevrolet Suburban; Downtown to Hobby is approximately $75 to $95. Flat rate, no surge; only the tolls on your route are added, and the exact fare appears in the booking form.
How much is the Medical Center or Galleria to the airport?
Medical Center hotels to IAH are approximately $155 to $170 and to Hobby approximately $80 to $95. Galleria hotels to IAH are approximately $150 to $165 and to Hobby approximately $100 to $120, one way.
Where does the chauffeur meet me when I land?
At the arrivals curb of your terminal at IAH or the lower-level arrivals curb at Hobby. Add your flight number when booking; you get 20 minutes of complimentary waiting after landing, then $35 per hour.
Can you handle a group staying at one hotel?
Yes. Each Suburban takes up to 6 passengers with luggage; book one vehicle per 5 to 6 people with the same pickup time and the chauffeurs stage together at the hotel entrance or airport curb.