William P Hobby Airport Arrivals (HOU)

When you arrive at your destination airport in Houston, you should remember three things to smooth your travel experience.

First, familiarize yourself with the airport layout to know where your gate is and how to get there. Second, allow plenty of time for security checkpoints and possible delays. Finally, make prior arrangements for ground transportation to your final destination.

Following these simple tips can help ensure a stress-free travel experience.

Upon arrival at William P. Hobby Airport, retrieve your luggage and other personal belongings at the designated baggage claim area.

If you lose an item in the terminal, call Lost & Found at +1 (833) 274-7020.

Important Note:

Suppose you are arriving in the United States from an international destination. In that case, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security needs a complete list of all cash, and other money passengers carry.

International visitors entering the United States must declare currency or monetary instruments worth more than $10,000 on their Customs Declaration Form (CBP Form 6059B) and then file FinCEN Form 105.

International travelers departing from the United States with currency or monetary instruments totaling over $10,000 must file a FinCEN Form 105 before departure.

You may file on paper or electronically on FinCEN Form 105 CMIR, U.S. Customs and Border Protection here: https://fincen105.cbp.dhs.gov.

Wi-Fi at William P. Hobby Airport

Wi-Fi is accessible in all indoor public areas of the airport, including the terminal, departure gates, and baggage claim areas. Select "Free Airport WIFI" from the list of SSID network options.

Transfer Services at William P. Hobby Airport

This airport provides several ground transportation facilities, including rental cars, taxis, rideshares, shuttles, and buses.

Rental Car Services at William P. Hobby Airport

If you want to get to the rental car center, just follow the signs for the baggage claim.

Follow the signs that point the way to the rental vehicle center from the baggage claim area. This will take you to the car rental area. See and compare all rental car companies at William P. Hobby Airport.

Curb Zone 1: Pick-up may be done on the Baggage Claim/Arrivals Level.

All HOU rental vehicles are situated inside the airport grounds.

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Dollar
• Enterprise
• Hertz
• National
• Payless Car Rental
• Thrifty Rent-A-Car

Usually, the rental facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also ask your service provider about specific service hours and how to return the item.

To speed up the process when picking up your vehicle at the facility, please have your valid driving license, passport, and credit card ready to present at the counter.

As soon as you have submitted any necessary paperwork, someone will bring you your car key and lead you to where your vehicle is stored.

Plan and book your rental car as soon as possible before your trip. Also, check with your rental car company to confirm your reservation ahead of your trip.

Customers must abide by the terms and conditions of the rental company at all times.

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.

Once you have collected your bags and are prepared to go, follow the directions posted at the baggage claim area, then call a taxi and proceed right outside the baggage claim area.

By using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, you can bypass the expensive airport taxis and get to your destination for much less. This service may be more cost-effective than taking a cab from the airport.

Rideshares pick up passengers at the designated area near the airport.

Passengers can reserve rideshare by downloading the company's app on their smartphone and coordinating directly with their driver. They can also request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid the inconvenience.

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

There is a taxi stand on the lower level of the airport terminal, just outside the area where people get their bags. See more information about taxis at William P. Hobby Airport.

The average fare from the airport to downtown is approximately $30 before the driver receives a tip.

Don't forget to record the cab company, vehicle number, and the driver's name when traveling from the airport, just in case you leave something behind.

Trains at William P. Hobby Airport

You may travel to the Metro Rail Red Line at Fannin South Transit Center by catching a Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) bus from the airport.

During the week, the METRO Bus 73 Bellfort runs between the HOU and the Fannin South Transit Center, connecting to the Metro Rail Red Line. This bus runs every 10 minutes.

The METRORail system offers rail transportation in various Houston, Texas, neighborhoods. One-way tickets are $1.25, while all-day passes are just $3.00 and may be bought with cash or credit at all train stations.

Passengers who meet the requirements might get a discount. More information about train services near William P. Hobby Airport.

Buses at William P. Hobby Airport

We suggest the passenger use other ways to get around, such as the METRORail system. More 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.

In the baggage claim area of HOU, phones and interactive tourist kiosks may be used to make a reservation for a hotel shuttle.

It is recommended that you plan for your various modes of transportation before coming to Houston.

Curb Zone 3 outside the Baggage Claim/Arrivals Level is the pick-up site.

Parking at Portland International 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.

HOU also has Valet Parking for $28/day and an economic lot, Ecopark, at $9.24/day.

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 + 1 281-233-1786 if you need further information.