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Estimate Taxi Fares in Houston

Use our Houston taxi fare calculator to get quick price estimates for rides in Houston, United States. Plan your trip with confidence and avoid surprises at the meter.

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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on base fare, distance, and duration only. Final fares may vary due to traffic, tolls, night fees, airport surcharges, or other local charges not included here.

Houston Taxi Fares Explained

Houston taxi fares have maximum rates set by the city. Daytime charges $3.72 for the first 1/11 mile, then $2.96 per mile after. Night rates are $4.72 initial and $2.97 per mile, with 27 cents per additional 1/11 mile and $24 per hour waiting.

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Downtown trips cost a flat $6 anywhere in the Central Business District. Airport fares from IAH to downtown are about $58, Hobby to downtown $29, plus surcharges like $2.75 departure from IAH or $1.25 from Hobby, and $1 late-night fee.

Longer trips like IAH to Galveston range $140-$160, varying with traffic and tolls. Taxis may charge less to compete with rideshares.

Top Pickup Locations

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport
  • William P. Hobby Airport
  • Marriott Marquis Houston
  • Hillcroft Ave & W Airport Blvd
  • George R. Brown Convention Center
  • Clay Rd
  • 2418 Weatherford Dr
  • Winkler Dr
  • Terminal D
  • Sugar Land

Top Destinations

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport
  • William P. Hobby Airport
  • The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
  • The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
  • The Galleria
  • Space Center Houston
  • Rotary House Hotel
  • Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown
  • Houston
  • George R. Brown Convention Center

About Taxis in Houston 🚕

Find taxis at airport stands like Zone 2 at Hobby or specific doors at IAH. Hail them downtown at marked icons or stands. All airport taxis are licensed with trained drivers.

Taxis lack standard colors but must display city permits. Look for official markings on vehicles at stands or streets.

Safety is high with airport taxis; drivers complete training in safe driving and customer service. Personnel assist at stands 24/7. Seniors get 10% discount.

Flat $6 downtown fare suits short trips. Use courtesy phones at IAH for taxi help.

Drop off at departures level. Pickups follow ground transport signs.

Avoid unmarked cabs; stick to official stands for reliability.

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