IAH to Downtown Houston car service

A fixed one-way price for every vehicle, from $125.00. About 18.9 miles from Bush Intercontinental to downtown.

One way, IAH to Downtown

IAHIAH Bush Intercontinental
18.9 mi, about 23 min
DTNDowntown Houston
  • Executive SedanCadillac or Lincoln sedan, or equivalent, up to 3 passengers$125.00
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Classup to 3 passengers$225.00
  • Chevrolet Suburbanup to 6 passengers$145.00
  • GMC Yukon XLup to 6 passengers$133.13
  • Lincoln Navigatorup to 5 passengers$162.56
  • Cadillac Escaladeup to 6 passengers$179.06
  • Mercedes-Benz Sprinterup to 13 passengers$379.56

Flat fare, one way. Confirmed within 15 minutes.

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Distance
18.9 mi
Light traffic
23 min
Main roads
Hardy Toll Road or I-45
Live traffic
Google Maps estimate

Drive time from our routing, light traffic. Rush hour on I-45 and the Hardy runs longer; check the live estimate and book your pickup with that in mind. Prices are the operator's trip price; your confirmation states the final total.

Where your driver meets you at IAH

IAH has its own meet points for prearranged limos and sedans, all on the Baggage Claim level. Exits are marked "Limousines" or "Limos".

  • Terminal ALimo Reception Area in Baggage Claim.
  • Terminal CBaggage Claim.
  • Terminal EWest side, Door 103.
  • Terminal D arrivalsInternational passengers clear Customs and Immigration and come out in the Terminal E International Arrivals Hall.

All limousine drivers picking up passengers at the airport must be badged. Drop-offs for the return trip are on the Departures level at every terminal.

Downtown to IAH

Going back to the airport is priced separately because the route is a little different: about 18.8 miles and 19 min in light traffic.

A first-time travelers guide on the airport's own website suggests arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure and 3 hours before an international one. Set your pickup time with that and rush hour in mind.

Book Downtown to IAH
DTNDowntown Houston
18.8 mi, about 19 min
IAHIAH Bush Intercontinental
  • Executive SedanCadillac or Lincoln sedan, or equivalent, up to 3 passengers$128.00
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Classup to 3 passengers$228.00
  • Chevrolet Suburbanup to 6 passengers$148.00
  • GMC Yukon XLup to 6 passengers$128.09
  • Lincoln Navigatorup to 5 passengers$157.50
  • Cadillac Escaladeup to 6 passengers$172.00
  • Mercedes-Benz Sprinterup to 13 passengers$378.50

Flat fare, one way. Confirmed within 15 minutes.

Downtown Houston towers at dusk

The drive

IAH sits about 22 miles north of downtown. Drivers reach the terminals from the Sam Houston Tollway by John F. Kennedy Boulevard, or come straight down the Hardy Toll Road or I-45.

The Hardy Toll Road runs 21.6 miles from I-610 to I-45 and links IAH with inner Houston.

Airport address for reference: 2800 North Terminal Road, Houston, TX 77032.

IAH to Downtown questions

How much is a car from IAH to Downtown Houston?

One way: Executive Sedan $125.00, GMC Yukon XL $133.13, Chevrolet Suburban $145.00, Lincoln Navigator $162.56, Cadillac Escalade $179.06, Mercedes-Benz S-Class $225.00, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter $379.56. Each is a flat fare, one way.

How long is the drive from IAH to downtown?

About 18.9 miles. Our routing puts it at about 23 min in light traffic, by the Hardy Toll Road or I-45. Rush hour runs longer; Google Maps shows the live estimate for your pickup time.

Where do I meet my driver at IAH?

At the official limo and sedan meet points on the Baggage Claim level: the Limo Reception Area in Terminal A Baggage Claim, Terminal C Baggage Claim, or Terminal E west side Door 103. International arrivals at Terminal D come out in the Terminal E International Arrivals Hall. Your confirmation text says which one applies to your flight.

Is the price the same going back to IAH?

Close but not identical, so we list both directions. Downtown to IAH: Executive Sedan $128.00, GMC Yukon XL $128.09, Chevrolet Suburban $148.00, Cadillac Escalade $172.00.

What if my flight lands late?

Add your airline and flight number when you book so dispatch can see your arrival. Wait time and delay terms are written in your confirmation text.

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