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Taxi from IAH to Downtown Houston

The taxi ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Downtown Houston covers roughly 32.2 km of driving in 77 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). This corridor has a regulator-published flat fare ($60.00) that replaces meter ticks for licensed taxis when both endpoints match the official definition. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
20 mi
Free-flow time
1h 17m
Typical taxi (band)
$60.00 – $66.00
Median estimate
$60.00
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IAH → Downtown Houston

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FAQ

IAH taxi questions

How much is a taxi from IAH to Downtown Houston?
The regulated flat fare for this airport pairing is $60.00 before tip (source: Houston Administration & Regulatory Affairs (Vehicles for Hire)). If no flat applies to your exact destination, expect roughly $60.00–$66.00 on the meter depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from IAH?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed Houston’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at IAH?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do Houston taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in Houston. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for Houston Administration & Regulatory Affairs (Vehicles for Hire).
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses Houston Administration & Regulatory Affairs (Vehicles for Hire)’s published sheet last verified 2026-04-10.

Sources & verification

Primary source

Houston Administration & Regulatory Affairs (Vehicles for Hire)

Last verified
April 10, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

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