Houston Airport Car Service | IAH & Hobby Transfer
A Houston airport car service is a pre-booked ground transportation provider serving George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU) with flat-rate pricing, flight tracking, and meet-and-greet — distinct from rideshare that surges 2.5–4.0x during Houston Rodeo, Texans games, and Gulf Coast thunderstorms.
Detailed Drivers is Houston's premier airport car service with Executive Sedans, First Class SUVs, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Sprinter Vans. Downtown, Energy Corridor, Galleria, Texas Medical Center, The Woodlands, and Galveston all served.
Houston airport car service — quick facts
Detailed Drivers is a Houston airport car service operating 24/7 with flat-rate transfers from IAH and Hobby. According to the Houston Airport System, IAH and Hobby combined serve 60+ million passengers annually. Every transfer includes flight tracking, meet-and-greet, and 60-minute wait. Fleet includes Executive Sedans (from $120), First Class SUVs (from $150), S-Class (from $300), and Sprinter Vans (from $540) — flat-rate with no surge during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (2.5 million attendees), Texans at NRG, or Gulf Coast severe weather. Energy Corridor corporate accounts available. Call (888) 420-0177.
Houston airport car service rates
Houston airport car service costs $120 for an Executive Sedan from IAH to downtown — flat-rate, never surges during Rodeo, Texans games, or thunderstorms.
| Vehicle | IAH transfer | Hobby transfer | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | from $120 | from $120 | $100/hr |
| First Class SUV | from $150 | from $150 | $120/hr |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | from $300 | from $300 | $170/hr |
| Sprinter Van | from $540 | from $540 | $200/hr |
Houston airport car service vs Uber Black
| Feature | Detailed Drivers | Uber Black |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat from $120, never surges | 2.5–4.0x surge Rodeo/storms |
| Flight tracking | IAH + Hobby real-time | Not available |
| Meet and greet | Baggage claim name sign | Curbside only |
| Pre-booking | Confirmed days ahead | No guarantee |
| Corporate billing | NET 30 | Personal card |
| Storm coverage | Same rate — dispatched | Surge + reduced supply |
| Energy Corridor | IAH to I-10 West covered | May not serve distance |
Houston airport surge comparison
IAH to Galleria — Rodeo Saturday
Uber $65 × 3.5x = $227
DD: $120
Save $107
IAH to Energy Corridor — thunderstorm
Uber $55 × 3.0x = $165
DD: $120
Save $45 — dispatched in any weather
IAH (George Bush Intercontinental) routes
| Destination | Distance | Off-peak | Rush | Sedan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Houston | 23 mi via I-45/Hardy | 30 min | 45–75 min | from $120 |
| Energy Corridor | 35 mi via US-290/I-10 | 40 min | 55–80 min | from $120 |
| Galleria / Uptown | 20 mi via US-59 | 25 min | 40–60 min | from $120 |
| Texas Medical Center | 25 mi via I-45/US-59 | 30 min | 50–70 min | from $120 |
| The Woodlands | 30 mi via I-45 N | 30 min | 40–55 min | from $120 |
| Sugar Land | 40 mi via US-59 S | 45 min | 60–80 min | from $150 |
| Galveston | 75 mi via I-45 S | 75 min | 90–110 min | from $200 |
See: IAH car service.
Hobby Airport routes
| Destination | Distance | Off-peak | Rush | Sedan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Houston | 11 mi via I-45 N | 15 min | 25–40 min | from $120 |
| Galleria / Uptown | 14 mi via US-59 N | 20 min | 30–45 min | from $120 |
| Texas Medical Center | 8 mi via Old Spanish Trl | 12 min | 20–30 min | from $120 |
| Galveston | 40 mi via I-45 S | 45 min | 55–70 min | from $120 |
See: Hobby car service.
Houston airport fleet
Executive Sedan — from $120
3 pax, 3 bags
Solo business, Energy Corridor runs
First Class SUV — from $150
6 pax, 6 bags
Families, NRG Stadium area, luggage-heavy
Mercedes-Benz S-Class — from $300
3 pax
C-suite energy exec arrivals
Sprinter Van — from $540
10–14 pax
OTC groups, Rodeo VIP, Galveston cruise
How to book
Reserve
detaileddrivers.com/reservations or (888) 420-0177. Select IAH or Hobby.
Flight info
Flight number, airline, destination, passengers.
Vehicle
Sedan from $120, SUV from $150, S-Class from $300, Sprinter from $540.
Meet
Chauffeur at baggage claim. Flight tracking automatic.
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Last Updated: April 2026
