Houston Airport Transfer | IAH + HOU Car Service
Detailed Drivers is a 5.0-star rated Houston airport transfer service featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, providing flat-rate transfers from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH, 45M passengers) and William P. Hobby (HOU, 14M passengers) to downtown Houston, Galleria, Energy Corridor, Texas Medical Center, ExxonMobil Spring, and The Woodlands. Texas-licensed chauffeurs, real-time flight tracking, 24/7 with no surge during OTC or CERAWeek.
HOU → Downtown Houston: from $120 sedan (8 mi, 15–20 min)
IAH → Downtown Houston: from $150 sedan (23 mi, 30–40 min)
IAH → Galleria / Uptown: from $150 (22 mi)
IAH → Energy Corridor: from $180 (30 mi)
IAH → The Woodlands: from $180 (35 mi)
IAH → Texas Medical Center: from $180 (28 mi)
Vehicle: Sedan $100/hr · SUV $120/hr · S-Class $170/hr · Sprinter $200/hr
Detailed Drivers provides 24/7 airport transfer service from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). According to the Federal Aviation Administration, IAH served 45 million passengers in 2024 — Texas's largest airport — and HOU served 14 million. Texas-licensed chauffeurs meet arriving passengers curbside at the lower-level Arrivals commercial vehicle pickup zone with name signs and luggage assistance. IAH-to-downtown is $150 sedan flat rate via I-45 South — 30 to 40 minutes off-peak (23 miles). HOU-to-downtown is $120 sedan via I-45 South — 15 to 20 minutes off-peak (8 miles). HOU is significantly faster for downtown-bound trips. IAH operates 5 terminals (A, B, C, D, E) with United Airlines as primary hub plus Delta, American, Southwest, JetBlue, and international from KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, EVA, ANA, Air Canada. HOU operates a single terminal primarily serving Southwest Airlines (hub) plus Spirit, JetBlue, and limited international. Conference week specialists for the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC, early May at NRG Park, 60,000+ attendees), CERAWeek energy industry conference (March), and Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (February–March, 2.5M attendees). Book at (888) 420-0177.
Houston airport flat-rate transfer pricing
| Route | Distance | Off-peak | Rush | Sedan | SUV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAH → Downtown / Minute Maid Park | 23 mi | 30–40 min | 45–75 min | from $150 | from $180 |
| IAH → Galleria / Uptown | 22 mi | 30–40 min | 45–75 min | from $150 | from $180 |
| IAH → River Oaks / Memorial | 25 mi | 30–45 min | 50–80 min | from $180 | from $210 |
| IAH → Energy Corridor (I-10 W) | 30 mi | 35–45 min | 55–85 min | from $180 | from $210 |
| IAH → Texas Medical Center | 28 mi | 35–45 min | 55–85 min | from $180 | from $210 |
| IAH → ExxonMobil HQ (Spring) | 15 mi | 20–25 min | 35–50 min | from $150 | from $180 |
| IAH → The Woodlands | 35 mi | 40–50 min | 60–85 min | from $180 | from $210 |
| IAH → Sugar Land | 35 mi | 40–50 min | 60–90 min | from $200 | from $240 |
| HOU → Downtown | 8 mi | 15–20 min | 25–40 min | from $120 | from $150 |
| HOU → Galleria / Uptown | 12 mi | 20–25 min | 30–50 min | from $120 | from $150 |
| HOU → Texas Medical Center | 10 mi | 15–20 min | 25–40 min | from $120 | from $150 |
| HOU → Pearland / Sugar Land | 15 mi | 20–25 min | 30–50 min | from $150 | from $180 |
| Houston cruise port (Galveston) | 50 mi SE | 55–65 min | 75–95 min | from $250 | from $300 |
IAH + HOU terminal pickup guide
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) — 5 terminals
Terminal A (United domestic), Terminal B (United regional), Terminal C (United domestic), Terminal D (international + United international, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, EVA, ANA), Terminal E (United international, Air Canada). Each terminal has lower-level Arrivals curbside pickup. International arrivals at Terminal D and E clear US Customs in the Federal Inspection Service hall. Your chauffeur monitors flight status and meets you at the commercial vehicle pickup zone.
William P. Hobby (HOU) — single terminal
Single terminal serving Southwest Airlines (hub), Spirit, JetBlue, and limited international flights from Mexico (Aeromexico, Volaris). Lower-level Arrivals curbside is the commercial vehicle pickup zone. Your chauffeur stages there with a name sign as you exit baggage claim. HOU is significantly faster than IAH for downtown-bound trips — choose HOU when Southwest schedule allows.
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Last Updated: April 2026
