William P Hobby Airport Departures (HOU)

One of the most important things you need to do before flying is to ensure that you have all the necessary documents, including your passport, boarding pass, and other required documents.

The distance between Downtown Houston and the William P. Hobby Airport is about 11 kilometers, but arriving earlier gives you enough time to go through security and avoid delays on the road.

Before exiting your transport vehicle, collect your personal belongings before entering the airport gate.

Arriving in Houston from Downtown

Take I-45 S to exit 39 towards Park Place Blvd./Broadway Blvd. Merge onto Gulf Fwy. and continue straight onto Broadway Street.

Use the left lane to take the exit towards Terminal and Parking and merge onto Hobby Airport Loop.

Parking at William P. Hobby Airport

There are two self-parking garages at William P. Hobby Airport, the Red Garage, and the Blue Garage. These garages have a charge now lowered to $24 per day.

In addition, HOU provides Valet Parking for a daily rate of $28, in addition to an economic lot known as Ecopark, with rates starting at $9.24.

Cash, debit cards, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa, are acceptable forms of payment at HOU. See more information about short and long term parking at William P. Hobby Airport.

Please call the parking garage at (281) 283-1786 if you need further information.

Please allow plenty of time when traveling with your vehicle to the Airport.

Transfer Services at William P. Hobby Airport

If you're flying in from out of town, research the best way to get to William P. Hobby Airport. The Airport offers various shuttle services that will take you directly to your gate.

Depending on your needs, HOU is served by various ground transportation options.

You can find taxis and limousines, rental cars, rideshares, shuttle buses and trains, and airport shuttles.

Rental Car Services at William P. Hobby Airport

If you have rented a car through the Airport, several services are available to help you return it.

• Ideally, the rental car center is open 24 hours a day and can help you process the return.
• Follow the signs that point the way to the rental vehicle center from the baggage claim area.
• Be sure to have their phone number handy for convenience.

First, locate the rental return desk. It is near the baggage claim area. Next, bring your driver's license and registration card to show the staff. They will also need to see the receipt for the rental car. See all rental car companies at William P. Hobby Airport.

• This process can take some time, so be patient. If everything goes as planned, you can leave the Airport without further problems.
• Note that there might be some specific procedural requirements when returning the vehicle.
• Furthermore, the customer must always follow the rental company's terms and conditions.
• If you think you've misplaced something near the car rental offices, call the Lost and Found Office at +1 (833) 274-7020.

Ride Shares at William P. Hobby Airport

This Airport is served by several different ridesharing companies, including Get Me, GreenLight (GLT), Lyft, Uber, and Wingz.

You can also request a ride without having to download an app or use a website, and the driver will come to pick you up and bring you to the Airport.

For added safety, ridesharing apps should let users verify the identity of drivers by checking out their faces, license plates, and colors.

Taxis at William P. Hobby Airport

The average fare from the Airport to downtown is around $30 before the driver receives a tip. The level designated for departure is where the drop-off location is located.

If traveling from outside the city, please consult your driver for rates. It is customary to give the driver a tip (15-20% of the fare) for good service. More information about taxis at William P. Hobby Airport.

Keep a record of the cab company, vehicle number, and the driver's name, just in case you leave something behind.

Trains at William P. Hobby Airport

You can take a Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) bus to the Fannin South Transit Center, where you can get off the Red Line of the Metro Rail. Additional information about train services near William P. Hobby Airport.

Buses at William P. Hobby Airport

Buses operated by the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) travel between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Houston Hobby Airport. Further information about buses to and from William P. Hobby Airport.

Hotel Shuttle Services at William P. Hobby Airport

A good number of the hotels in the city offer their customers the use of shuttle services. To inquire about this service, you will need to get in touch with your hotel.

Either way, please arrive at the Airport at least two hours before your scheduled departure time to allow check-in and security clearance time.