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Uber and Lyft from The Galleria to IAH

We estimate UberX at $52–73 and Lyft at $48–59 for the 28.1-mile trip from The Galleria to Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which takes about 36 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$48–$99

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $48–$59.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$48–$59

Good confidence. Serves Houston. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$52–$73

Good confidence. Serves Houston. New to Uber? First-ride offer

Open in Uber

Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$84–$99

Good confidence. City of Houston Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department (Code of Ordinances Sec. 46-31) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

Tolls we know of on this route are included. Tips are not.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$46–63 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$43–52 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$52–73 UberX · 4 seats	$48–59 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$61–86 Priority · 4 seats	$54–67 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$64–90 Comfort · 4 seats	$64–78 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$73–103 UberXL · 6 seats	$65–80 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$104–148 Black · 4 seats	$110–136 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$133–190 Black SUV · 6 seats	$133–165 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$59–82 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the IAH airport dropoff fee of $3.00 and the Hardy Toll Road South Mainline Plaza toll of $1.35 and the Hardy Toll Road Airport Connector (to IAH) toll of $1.08. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $84–99 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including hardy toll road south mainline plaza toll ($1.35) and hardy toll road airport connector (to iah) toll ($1.08). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Houston.

Self-driving rides on this route

No self-driving service we track covers this trip. See self-driving rides in Houston or everywhere they are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from The Galleria to IAH?

We estimate UberX at $52–73 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $73–103. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from The Galleria to IAH?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $48–59 and Lyft XL at $65–80 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from The Galleria to IAH?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from The Galleria to IAH?

We estimate a metered taxi at $84–99, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from The Galleria to IAH?

About 36 minutes for 28.1 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from The Galleria to IAH?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track.

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