Airport Transfers
Private transfers from Hobby Airport (HOU) to downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, NRG Park, Clear Lake and Galveston, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from William P. Hobby Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
From Hobby Airport we take you to downtown Houston and Midtown, the Texas Medical Center and NRG Park, the Galleria, Pearland, Clear Lake and NASA Johnson Space Center, and south to Galveston and its cruise terminals, with Hobby airport transportation booked before your flight.
Your driver meets you outside baggage claim at Hobby's single terminal, at the meeting point in your confirmation. We track your flight, so a delay moves the pickup instead of cancelling it, and the price for the whole vehicle is fixed before you fly.
Hobby airport transfers run door to door in sedans, SUVs and vans for groups: to hotels downtown and near the George R. Brown Convention Center, the Texas Medical Center, games and events at NRG Park, homes in Pearland, Clear Lake and League City, and cruise departures in Galveston.
The Hobby airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, with no stops at other hotels on the way. It has room for luggage and cruise bags and suits families, cruise groups heading to Galveston, patients and relatives going to the Medical Center, and visitors to Space Center Houston.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is on the southeast side of Houston, closer to downtown than Bush Intercontinental. It has one terminal with two concourses: the Central Concourse, mostly for domestic flights, and the West Concourse, used for Southwest's international flights. Southwest carries most passengers here.
International arrivals from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean clear US immigration and customs at the West Concourse before baggage claim. Outside, the curb is divided into numbered zones. Houston is on Central time.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for William P. Hobby Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At HOU
Meet outside baggage claim
Pre-booked cars pick up outside baggage claim at Hobby's single terminal, where the curb is divided into numbered zones.
At HOU
Right airport
Hobby (HOU) is a different airport from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), so check the airport code on your ticket.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
HOU Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel HOU
From where you're staying back to William P. Hobby Airport.
Round trip
HOU Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to William P. Hobby Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
HOU, not IAH
Houston has two main airports; check that your ride is booked for Hobby (HOU).
Customs at the West Concourse
International arrivals clear US immigration and customs at the West Concourse.
Central Time
Houston is on Central Time and changes its clocks for daylight saving.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Outside baggage claim at Hobby's single terminal, at the meeting point in your confirmation. The driver's contact details are in your confirmation too, so you can let them know when you have your bags.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so a delay doesn't cancel your pickup. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or the flight is cancelled, contact customer service as soon as you know.
Per vehicle. The price you see when you book covers the whole car or van and everyone in your party.
No. This page is for William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). For George Bush Intercontinental, see our IAH airport transportation page.
Yes. You can book transfers from HOU to the Galveston cruise terminals and hotels on the island. Give your ship and sailing time so the pickup leaves enough margin for boarding.
Yes. Hospitals and hotels in the Texas Medical Center are common drop-offs from Hobby. Give the building and entrance so the driver drops you at the right door.
Yes. Clear Lake, Webster, League City and Space Center Houston can be booked from Hobby. Enter the exact address when you book to see the price.
Yes. Hotels downtown, near the George R. Brown Convention Center and around NRG Park are common drop-offs. On game and event days, give the hotel or venue and allow extra time.
Yes. Vans for larger groups and cruise parties can be booked, subject to availability. Choose the vehicle that fits your party and luggage when you book.
Yes. Transportation can be scheduled for late arrivals and early departures. Availability is confirmed through the booking system, so book ahead and give your exact flight time.
Yes. Add the return trip when you book, or book it later; a Galveston cruise terminal to Hobby transfer on disembarkation day is a common one. Give your departure time so the pickup leaves enough margin for check-in and security.
No. Airport Transportation is an independent booking site for private transfers and is not part of the airport. For flight information and airport services, see our Hobby airport guide.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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