Effective July 17, 2006, the City of Houston regulated taxi meter rate is $2.50 for the first 2/11 mile, and $0.17 for each additional 1/11 mile ($4 for the first mile and $1.87 for every mile thereafter). People 60 and older receive a 10% discount on fares. Waiting is calculated on the taxi meter at $0.33 per minute ($20.00 Per Hour). There is an additional $1 surcharge on all trips which commence between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
The City of Houston regulates taxis in Houston, Texas.
BUSH IAH AIRPORT
All destinations within Houston’s city limits to/from Bush Intercontinental Airport are charged according to the flat Zone Rate or the meter rate, whichever is LESS.
In addition:
- City ordinance authorizes the cab driver to add an additional $2.75 departure fee to the total fare also, $1.00 fuel surcharge may be added
- Two or more passengers going to the same destination shall only be charged one fare
- Late night surcharge- $1.00 per trip (8pm to 6am)
City of Houston Taxi Airport Flat Zone Rates
*NOTE: ALL Houston Taxis will give you the same exact Airport Flat Zone Rates. The City of Houston regulates the Airport Flat Zone Rates by Houston City Ordinances.
| New BUSH IAH AIRPORT FLAT ZONE RATES | ||
| Zone | Vicinity | Rate/Cost |
| 1 | North Houston, 610 North | $38.00 |
| 2 | Downtown/CBD | $44.50 |
| 3 | Galleria, Greenway Plaza, Medical Center, Memorial, River Oaks | $51.00 |
| 4 | Astrodome | $55.00 |
| 5 | William P. Hobby Airport | $62.00 |
| 6 | West Memorial, Bear Creek | $69.00 |
| 7 | Ellington Field, Westside | $74.50 |
| 8 | NASA, Space Center Houston | $88.50 |
| 9 | Kingwood | $28.50 |
| 10 | Willowbrook | $35.00 |
All rates are subject to change.
WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT
All destinations within Houston’s city limits to/from William P. Hobby Airport are charged according to the flat Zone Rate or the meter rate, whichever is LESS.
In addition:
- City ordinance authorizes the cab driver to add an additional $1.25 departure fee to the total fare also, $1.00 fuel surcharge may be added
- Two or more passengers going to the same destination shall only be charged one fare
- Late night surcharge- $1.00 per trip (8pm to 6am)
| New HOBBY AIRPORT FLAT ZONES RATES | ||
| Zone | Vicinity | Rate/Cost |
| 1 | Medical Center, Ellington Field, Southeast Houston | $27.00 |
| 2 | Downtown/CBD | $22.00 |
| 3 | Heights, Greenway Plaza | $33.00 |
| 4 | Galleria, North Loop | $46.00 |
| 5 | Bellaire, Town & Country | $52.00 |
| 6 | Dairy Ashford | $59.50 |
| 7 | Highway 6 | $68.50 |
| 8 | Bush Intercontinental Airport, Greenspoint | $60.50 |
| 9 | NASA, Space Center Houston | $31.50 |
| 10 | Kingwood | $73.00 |
| 11 | Willowbrook | $67.50 |
All rates are subject to change.
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