Houston Black Car Service Rates
What a private black SUV actually costs in Houston. These are typical BriskCar flat fares for one Chevy Suburban carrying up to 6 passengers. The exact price for your address is shown before you pay and locked when you book.
How BriskCar pricing works
- Distance-based flat fare. Calculated from the actual driving route, not the time of day or demand.
- One price per vehicle, not per person. Up to 6 passengers ride for the same fare.
- Gratuity is optional and chosen at checkout. 100% goes to your chauffeur.
- Wait time: 20 minutes free after landing for airport pickups, 10 minutes elsewhere, then $35 per hour.
- Rider discounts: 5% on your first ride with text offers, 7% on your 2nd, 10% from your 3rd.
BriskCar vs. Uber Black and rideshare
Rideshare premium tiers price by demand, so the same airport run can cost far more on a Friday evening, a game day or during a storm. BriskCar's fare is fixed by distance and locked when you book, with a professional chauffeur and a Suburban that fits 6 people and their luggage. For groups of 4 or more, one SUV usually costs less than two rideshare cars. More on this in our Uber Black alternative guide.
Typical one-way fares
| Trip | Typical flat fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown / Medical Center ↔ Hobby (HOU) | about $88 | ~10–12 miles |
| Galleria ↔ Hobby (HOU) | about $123 | ~17 miles |
| The Woodlands ↔ IAH | about $144 | ~20 miles |
| Downtown Houston ↔ IAH | about $151 | ~22 miles |
| Galleria / Uptown ↔ IAH | about $161 | ~25 miles |
| Energy Corridor ↔ IAH | about $178 | ~30 miles |
| Sugar Land or Katy ↔ IAH | about $211 | ~40 miles |
| Hobby ↔ Galveston cruise port | about $218 | ~42 miles |
| Downtown Houston ↔ Galveston | about $248 | ~51 miles |
| Rosenberg ↔ IAH | about $262 | ~55 miles |
| IAH ↔ Galveston cruise port | about $329 | ~75 miles |
One way, one Chevy Suburban for up to 6 passengers. Distances are approximate; your exact fare is calculated from your actual addresses and locked at checkout. Round trips are priced as two legs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does black car service cost in Houston?
With BriskCar, a private black SUV starts from about $88 for short trips such as Downtown to Hobby Airport. Typical airport runs are about $151 from Downtown to IAH and about $211 from Sugar Land or Katy to IAH. Houston to the Galveston cruise port is about $248. Every fare covers up to 6 passengers and is locked at booking.
Is BriskCar cheaper than Uber Black?
It depends on timing. BriskCar never surges, so on busy evenings, event days and holidays a flat BriskCar fare is often lower than surge-priced rideshare, and one Suburban carries up to 6 people.
Are there hidden fees?
No. The total you see at checkout is what you pay. Gratuity is optional. The only extra charge is wait time beyond the free window, at $35 per hour.
Do you charge per passenger?
No. The fare is per vehicle. Up to 6 passengers ride in one Chevrolet Suburban for the same price.
Can I get a discount?
Rider discounts apply automatically: 5% on your first ride when you join text offers at checkout, 7% on your second ride, and 10% from your third.
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