Detailed Drivers is Houston's premier meet and greet airport car service, providing inside-terminal pickup at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, Terminals A–E) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) — with real-time flight tracking, complimentary 60-minute international wait at Terminal D, and flat-rate pricing that never surges during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Astros playoffs, or Super Bowl events at NRG Stadium.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has five terminals — A, B, C, D (international), and E — connected by the IAH Subway, a free underground people mover. All international arrivals enter through Terminal D. Your Detailed Drivers chauffeur knows every terminal's baggage claim layout.
Airlines: United Airlines (primary domestic terminal — largest at IAH)
Driver meets you: Baggage claim level, lower level arrivals, carousels A1–A8, near center exit
Complimentary wait: 30-minute complimentary wait from landing
Terminal A is IAH's busiest terminal. United Airlines operates hundreds of daily domestic departures. Baggage claim is straightforward — large, single-level hall.
Airlines: United Airlines domestic and codeshare, Spirit Airlines
Driver meets you: Baggage claim, lower level, carousels B1–B6
Complimentary wait: 30-minute complimentary wait from landing
Terminal B connects to Terminal A via the IAH Subway. Driver positions at baggage claim exit.
Airlines: United Airlines select routes, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country
Driver meets you: Baggage claim, lower level, carousels C1–C5
Complimentary wait: 30-minute complimentary wait from landing
Terminal C is one of IAH's smaller domestic terminals. Single baggage claim level — easy driver identification.
Airlines: All international arrivals: United intl, Aeromexico, Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, COPA Airlines, LATAM
Driver meets you: Lower level arrivals — driver waits at the international arrivals exit, just past US CBP inspection, arrivals hall
Complimentary wait: 60-minute complimentary wait from landing (international customs clearance buffer)
Terminal D is IAH's international terminal. Houston is a major gateway for Latin America — COPA (Panama City), Aeromexico, and LATAM operate frequent flights here. Customs clearance for Latin American routes typically takes 45–75 minutes.
Airlines: Southwest Airlines, Frontier, Volaris, other domestic carriers
Driver meets you: Baggage claim, lower level, carousels E1–E6, near escalator bank
Complimentary wait: 30-minute complimentary wait from landing
Terminal E is on the south end of IAH. Southwest Airlines operates most flights from here. Single baggage claim level.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is Houston's secondary airport, located 10 miles southeast of downtown — significantly closer than IAH's 23-mile distance. Southwest Airlines operates its Houston hub from Hobby, making it the preferred choice for budget-conscious travelers and those heading to the Texas Medical Center, NRG Stadium, or Midtown.
Airlines: Southwest Airlines (primary hub), Alaska Airlines
Driver meets you: Baggage claim level, lower level arrivals — driver holds name board at the baggage carousel exits
Free wait: 30 minutes from landing
Advantage over IAH: Hobby is 13 miles closer to Downtown Houston than IAH — lower fares, shorter drive times
| Destination | Sedan | SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Houston | $50 | $75 |
| Texas Medical Center | $45 | $70 |
| Galleria / Uptown | $55 | $80 |
| NRG Stadium | $40 | $65 |
| Midtown Houston | $50 | $75 |
| Feature | Detailed Drivers | Uber Black | Lyft Lux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver enters terminal at IAH | Yes — baggage claim | No — ground floor staging | No — ground floor staging |
| Name sign at baggage claim | Yes — personalized | No | No |
| Baggage assistance | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Flight tracking (auto) | Yes — real-time | None | None |
| Complimentary wait | 60 min intl / 30 min domestic | None | None |
| Surge during Houston Rodeo | None — flat rate | 3.0–4.0x | 3.0–4.5x |
| IAH → Downtown (Rodeo) | $65 flat | $195–$260 | $195–$292 |
| IAH → Downtown (off-peak) | $65 flat | $45–$70 | $42–$65 |
| Corporate billing | Centralized invoicing | Personal card | Personal card |
| Child seat option | $25 add-on | Limited/unavail. | Unavailable |
Uber Black — Houston Rodeo Week (March)
IAH → Downtown Houston: base $65 × 3.5x surge = $227.50
Detailed Drivers — Same Route
IAH → Downtown Houston: $65 flat (inside-terminal meet & greet included)
Savings: $162.50 (71%) during Houston Rodeo
Houston is the energy capital of the world and home to 24 Fortune 500 headquarters — more than any other Texas city. Major employers include ExxonMobil (The Woodlands), Chevron Phillips Chemical, ConocoPhillips (Energy Corridor), Halliburton (3000 N Sam Houston Pkwy E), Shell (150 N Dairy Ashford Rd), and the Texas Medical Center (largest medical complex in the world, 106,000+ employees). Executives and visiting clients landing at IAH Terminal D — particularly those arriving from Latin America, Europe, or Asia — expect inside-terminal meet and greet, not a parking structure navigation.
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Visit detaileddrivers.com/reservations or call (888) 420-0177. Enter your IAH or Hobby Airport arrival details.
Provide your flight number and terminal. Flight tracking is automatic — no need to call with updates.
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Chauffeur enters the terminal, waits at baggage claim with a name sign, assists with bags, and walks you out.
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Last Updated: March 2026 | As of 2026, Detailed Drivers serves 30+ cities across the United States.