Hobby Airport
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Overview
A short drive from downtown Houston, William P. Hobby Airport is affectionately known as Hobby Airport. Passengers wishing to avoid the hustle, bustle and queues of the George Bush Intercontinental often use this smaller, well-connected airport.
Although there isn't a vast selection of shops and restaurants at Hobby Airport, this is countered by the personalised service and faster security processes making it a refreshing change for the seasoned air traveller.
Location
The airport is seven miles (11km) from downtown Houston.
Getting to the city
The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority operates bus services between downtown Houston and William P. Hobby Airport. Route 88 serves the airport, buses leave from zone 13 outside the baggage claims area. Buses operate every 30-40 minutes between around 5am and 12.30am during the week and around 6am and 1am on Saturdays. Fares start at $1.25.
Time
GMT - 6
Contacts
Tel: +1 (713) 640 3000.
Car rental
Car rental companies including Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar, National, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget and Avis all operate at Hobby Airport. Rental booths are in the baggage claim area on the lower level of the terminal.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available on curbside zone 3 outside the arrivals part of the terminal. Cabs operate on a flat rate based on various zones within Houston. Fares range from $26.50 for downtown Houston in Zone 2 to $72.30 for a taxi to Bush Intercontinental Airport in Zone 8.
Facilities
Facilities at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange facilities, public call boxes, mailboxes, luggage carts, phone charging facilities as well as shops and restaurants.
Parking
The parking garage is connected to the terminal and costs $6 for up to two hours and $10 for up to five hours, or $22 per day. Another option is the Ecopark lots, which cost roughly $12 or less per day.
Website
www.fly2houston.comAirlines
Flights to Hobby Airport can be booked on American Eagle, Delta Airlines, JetBlue Airwats, and South West Airlines. Passengers can also get cheap flights to William P. Hobby Airport on JetBlue or Southwest Airlines.
Internet
Free wifi is provided by HAS.
Business Lounges
Business travellers can make use of the conference facilities, with audiovisual equipment, fax and photocopying services, booked through the information desk.
Hobby Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.