George Bush Intercontinental Airport Parking

Houston, TX · IAH · 43.0M passengers/year

Good AvailabilityAvg stay: 5 days
Address2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032
Terminals5 terminals
Arrive2 hours before domestic, 3 hours before international
Avg Trip Length5 days

Parking Near George Bush Intercontinental Airport

IAH is United Airlines' largest hub and is heavily used for business travel. Economy parking runs $14–18/day on-airport. Off-airport lots on JFK Blvd and Will Clayton Pkwy run $8–13/day. Book 72 hours ahead for weekday departures (heavy business travel Mon–Fri). The airport is 23 miles from downtown, making driving the most practical option for most Houston area travelers.

Short-Term vs Long-Term Parking at IAH

Short-Term Parking

Short-term parking in terminal garages starts at $2/15 min. Convenient for quick pickups with direct skybridge access to terminals B and C.

Long-Term & Economy Parking

Economy lots A and B on-airport run $14–18/day. Off-airport lots on JFK Blvd run $8–13/day. For a 5-day business trip, off-airport saves $25–50.

Best & Worst Parking at IAH

✅ Best Options

Off-airport lots on JFK Blvd run $8–13/day with 24-hour shuttles — best value. Economy A and B lots on-airport run $14–18/day and have frequent shuttles.

⚠️ Avoid

Daily express parking near terminal gates runs $40+/day — not worth it versus economy alternatives.

Getting to George Bush Intercontinental Airport Without a Car

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IAH is 23 miles from downtown Houston with limited transit options. METRO Bus Route 102 runs to downtown Houston in about 75 minutes. Most travelers drive or use rideshare — rideshare from downtown runs $35–55.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminals

  • Terminal A
  • Terminal B
  • Terminal C (United hub)
  • Terminal D (International)
  • Terminal E

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest parking at Bush Intercontinental?

Off-airport lots on JFK Blvd run $8–13/day with free 24-hour shuttle service. On-airport economy lots run $14–18/day. Book on ParkWhiz or SpotHero at least 72 hours ahead for business travel days.

Is there light rail to IAH airport?

No — IAH does not have light rail service. METRO Bus Route 102 connects to downtown Houston in about 75 minutes. Most travelers drive or use rideshare ($35–55 from downtown).

How does IAH economy parking work?

Economy Lots A and B are south of the main terminals. Free shuttle buses run to all terminals every 10–15 minutes, 24/7. Allow 20–25 minutes from economy parking to your gate.

How much does IAH long-term parking cost?

Economy lots run $14–18/day on-airport. Off-airport lots on JFK Blvd run $8–13/day. For a 5-day trip, off-airport saves $25–50.

How far in advance should I book IAH parking?

Book 72 hours ahead for weekday departures when business travel is heaviest. Monday morning and Friday evening departures see the most demand. Book 1 week ahead for holiday travel.