Uber, Lyft, Taxi at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH)
Fare Estimates, Rates, Prices & Calculator
Lyft
Starts at
$3.17
The Low Cost Lyft
Starts at
$3.17The Low Cost Lyft
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Lyft Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $3.17 |
| Base Fare | $1.05 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.84 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.18 |
About Lyft
- The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
- 5 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
- You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
- The Uber equivalent is UberX
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
Lyft XL
Starts at
$6.00
Economy Cars for Large Groups
Starts at
$6.00Economy Cars for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Lyft XL Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $6.00 |
| Base Fare | $2.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.68 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.32 |
About Lyft XL
- Economy private rides with more space
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are large SUVs or minivans
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- 3 row seating
- 5 minute wait time
- The Uber equivalent is Uber XL
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Caravan
- Honda Pilot
Uber UBERX
Starts at
$6.01Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$6.01Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber UBERX Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $2.90 |
| Minimum Fare | $6.01 |
| Base Fare | $2.64 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.25 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.69 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.16 |
About Uber UBERX
- The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
- 2 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
- You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Standard
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
Uber Green
Starts at
$6.01
Emission-free, affordable, everyday ride
Starts at
$6.01Emission-free, affordable, everyday ride
Economy
Seats 3
Uber Green Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $2.90 |
| Minimum Fare | $6.01 |
| Base Fare | $2.64 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.25 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.69 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.16 |
Sample Vehicles
- Toyota Prius
- Chevy Bolt
Uber Pet
Starts at
$6.01Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$6.01Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Pet Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $2.90 |
| Minimum Fare | $6.01 |
| Base Fare | $2.64 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.25 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.69 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.16 |
About Uber Pet
- Up to one pet permitted, dog or cat
- Additional pets permitted at driver discretion
- No breed or size restrictions
- Pets must be leashed, harnessed, or in a crate/carrier
- Pet waste, shedding, damage, or other mess may be subject to cleaning fee
- 2 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
- You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
Uber Connect
Starts at
$7.02
On-demand package delivery
Starts at
$7.02On-demand package delivery
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 0
Uber Connect Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $1.50 |
| Minimum Fare | $7.02 |
| Base Fare | $3.63 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.50 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.74 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.19 |
About Uber Connect
- Same day, on demand courrier service
- Driver will pick up your package and drive it to the destination
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Maximum 30 lbs (13.6 kg) and under $100 value
- Must fit in trunk of a mid-size sedan
- No alcohol, drugs, medications, dangerous or illegal items permitted
- Uber does not insure against theft or damage
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
Lyft Lux
Starts at
$9.00
Luxury Premium Cars
Starts at
$9.00Luxury Premium Cars
Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Lyft Lux Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $9.00 |
| Base Fare | $4.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $7.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.45 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.78 |
About Lyft Lux
- Luxury private rides in newer premium newer vehicles with leather seats
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are full-size sedans or SUVs
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- 5 minute wait time
- Ability to request help with luggage, and amenities such as bottled water and mints
- The Uber equivalent is Uber Lux
Sample Vehicles
- Mercedes Benz S-Class
- BMW 7 Series
UberXL
Starts at
$9.00Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Starts at
$9.00Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
UberXL Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.00 |
| Minimum Fare | $9.00 |
| Base Fare | $5.19 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.41 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.29 |
About UberXL
- Economy private rides with more space
- 2 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are minivans and large SUVs
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft XL
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Honda Pilot
Uber Comfort
Starts at
$10.00Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Starts at
$10.00Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Extra Spacious
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Comfort Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.77 |
| Minimum Fare | $10.00 |
| Base Fare | $3.97 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.79 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.23 |
About Uber Comfort
- Newer mid-size vehicles with extra leg room
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- 2 minute wait time
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are full-size luxury sedans
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- Ability to request a quiet ride and set preferred temperature
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux
Sample Vehicles
- Chevy Tahoe
- Honda Odyssey
Lyft Lux Black
Starts at
$15.75Luxury Black Cars
Starts at
$15.75Luxury Black Cars
Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Lyft Lux Black Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $15.75 |
| Base Fare | $7.75 |
| Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.20 |
| Cost Per Minute | $1.03 |
About Lyft Lux Black
- Luxury private rides in newer premium vehicles with black exterior and leather seats
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are full-size sedans or SUVs
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- 5 minute wait time
- Ability to request help with luggage, and amenities such as bottled water and mints
- The Uber equivalent is Uber Black
Sample Vehicles
- Mercedes Benz S-Class
- BMW 7 Series
Uber Black
Starts at
$15.75
Luxury Black Car Service
Starts at
$15.75Luxury Black Car Service
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Uber Black Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $15.75 |
| Base Fare | $7.75 |
| Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.20 |
| Cost Per Minute | $1.03 |
About Uber Black
- Luxury private rides in newer premium vehicles with leather seats
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are luxury mid-size or full-size sedans
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- 5 minutes until charged a waiting fee and up to 15 minutes until being charged a driver cancellation fee (airports excluded)
- Phone customer support
- Ability to request a quiet ride, help with luggage, and set preferred temperature
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux Black
Sample Vehicles
- BMW 5-Series
- Lincoln MKT
Lyft Lux Black XL
Starts at
$25.75Luxury Black Cars for Large Groups
Starts at
$25.75Luxury Black Cars for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Lyft Lux Black XL Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $25.75 |
| Base Fare | $14.75 |
| Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.55 |
| Cost Per Minute | $1.18 |
About Lyft Lux Black XL
- Luxury private rides in newer premium vehicles with black exterior and leather seats
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are large SUVs
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- 3 row seating
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- 5 minute wait time
- Ability to request help with luggage, and amenities such as bottled water and mints
- The Uber equivalent is Uber Black SUV
Sample Vehicles
- Chevrolet Suburban
- Cadillac Escalade
Uber Black SUV
Starts at
$25.75
Luxury Black Sport Utility Vehicle Service
Starts at
$25.75Luxury Black Sport Utility Vehicle Service
Extra Spacious
Luxury
SUV
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 6
Uber Black SUV Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $25.75 |
| Base Fare | $14.75 |
| Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.55 |
| Cost Per Minute | $1.18 |
About Uber Black SUV
- Luxury private rides in premium sport utility vehicles with leather seats
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are large luxury SUVs
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- 3 row seating
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- 5 minutes until charged a waiting fee and up to 15 minutes until being charged a driver cancellation fee (airports excluded)
- Phone customer support
- Ability to request a quiet ride, help with luggage, and set preferred temperature
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux Black XL
Sample Vehicles
- Chevy Suburban
- Ford Expedition
Uber Black Hourly
Starts at
$110.00Luxury Black Car Service by the Hour
Starts at
$110.00Luxury Black Car Service by the Hour
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Uber Black Hourly Rate Table for Houston, TX
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $110.00 |
| Base Fare | $110.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.86 |
| Cost Per Minute | $1.34 |
About Uber Black Hourly
- Pay by the hour, allowing for multiple stops
- 2 hour minimum, trips exceeding the reserved hours will pay a per-minute rate
- Luxury private rides in newer premium vehicles with leather seats
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are luxury mid-size or full-size sedans
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- Phone customer support
- Ability to request a quiet ride, help with luggage, and set preferred temperature
Sample Vehicles
- BMW 5-Series
- Lincoln MKT
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FAQs
Uber is available and running at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH). There are 9 levels of Uber service at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), which are Black, Black Hourly, Black SUV, Comfort, Connect, Uber Green, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL.
Lyft is available and running at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH). There are 5 levels of Lyft service at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), which are Lux, Luxsuv, Plus, Premier and Standard.
The minimum fare for Uber at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is $6.01, and the minimum fare for Lyft at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is $3.17.
The cost per mile for UberX is $0.69. The cost per mile for Uber Green is $0.69. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $0.69. The cost per mile for Uber Connect is $0.74. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $0.79. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $0.84. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.41. The cost per mile for Lyft Premier is $1.45. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.68. The cost per mile for Lyft Lux is $2.20. The cost per mile for Uber Black is $2.20. The cost per mile for Lyft Luxsuv is $2.55. The cost per mile for Uber Black SUV is $2.55. The cost per mile for Uber Black Hourly is $2.86.
Both Uber and Lyft are very similar at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), with a total of 9 compared to the 5 offered by Lyft.
While there certainly are risks to riding in a vehicle driven by a stranger, the vast majority of Uber and Lyft rides at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport are safe. Both Uber and Lyft perform criminal background checks on drivers and have minimum requirements for vehicles. Both services utilize technology to determine if vehicles are driving off course, and allow you to share your ride location in real-time with a friend or family member. Both services have features within the app to immediately request help and will notify police in the George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport area if necessary.
Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).
Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport area are earning a modest income from driving, and margins continue to shrink when the cost of gas, insurance, parts, and vehicles increases in price. Tip drivers that provide a level of service that meets or exceeds your expectations. Most tips fall within the 10%-20% range of the cost of the trip.
Uber Pet is available at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), which is a pet-friendly ride service for an additional fee. For other service options at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), drivers are allowed to refuse riders that include non-service dogs or cats. Service dogs are always permitted to ride with owners. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber Car Seat is currently unavailable at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH). Lyft does not have a car seat option at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH). For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber does not offer phone support for riders at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH). Only drivers can contact the Uber helpline at (800) 593-7069. For emergencies, contact 800-353-UBER. You can also click on 'help' within the app to send a message, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.uber.com.
Lyft does not offer phone support for riders at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH). Only drivers can contact Lyft 24/7, by clicking on the phone icon within the driver app or dialing (888) 981-5226. Riders may contact Lyft by clicking help within the app, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.lyft.com.
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Cities Near George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
For those looking to explore, learn more about the cities nearest to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport here, including sights to see, popular destinations, and city information. Once you know where to go, you can also view fare estimates, rates, and transportation options to find out how to get there.
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Ridesharing and Taxis in George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
From George Bush Intercontinental, despite all the places to visit like the Houston Zoo and the Museum of Natural Science, you have a lot of options for getting there! Lyft, Uber, Wingz, Alto, and Get Me all operate at IAH. All vehicles (except possibly Get Me's) should have a decal/sticker of their company logo displayed. Rideshare drop-off, as usual, occurs on the Departures level outside all terminals. Pick-up, however, occurs in the indicated "Ride App Pick-Up" areas on the Arrivals level outside every terminal other than Terminal D. The areas can be found by simply following the "Ride-app" or "Taxis" signs. Taxis pick up right next to rideshares in every terminal other than Terminal D; they too can be found by following "Ground Transportation" or "Taxis" signs. Between 7:00 AM and midnight, airport personnel is present to help hail a cab, though assistance can be requested outside those hours by calling 1 (281) 743-3970. All taxis are trained in assisting passengers with disabilities. IAH's taxi page also lists some approximate fares, as well as smalRideshare & Taxis
Popular Routes
If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit just a short ride from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport. There’s a range of prices for every service, so you can make sure to choose the cheapest option, as well as some basic information about the trip like the distance and duration of the ride.