Houston Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Convention Centers:
Airports:
| Population | 5,628,101 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 200 | • Golf destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 60,000 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Unique Venues | 125 | |
| Restaurants | 6,400 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $110 |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $59 |
| Approximate Taxi Fares | |
| From IAH to Downtown | $44.50 |
| From HOU to Downtown | $22 |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $235 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston, TX | 48 mi | 52 min | n/a | n/a |
| Austin, TX | 185 mi | 3 hr 16 min | 52 min | $125+ |
| San Antonio, TX | 198 mi | 3 hr 5 min | 55 min | $122+ |
| Dallas, TX | 239 mi | 3 hr 41 min | 1 hr 10 min | $255+ |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 272 mi | 4 hr 18 min | 1 hr 5 min | $315+ |
| New Orleans, LA | 348 mi | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 5 min | $195+ |
Houston Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°F | 84 | 91 | 91 | 95 | 97 | 103 | 104 | 107 | 102 | 96 | 89 | 85 |
| Rec High -°C | 41 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 29 |
| Avg High -°F | 61 | 66 | 73 | 79 | 85 | 91 | 94 | 93 | 89 | 82 | 72 | 65 |
| Avg High -°C | 16 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 18 |
| Avg Low -°F | 41 | 44 | 51 | 58 | 65 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 59 | 50 | 44 |
| Avg Low -°C | 5 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Rec Low -°F | 12 | 20 | 22 | 31 | 44 | 52 | 62 | 60 | 48 | 29 | 19 | 7 |
| Rec Low -°C | -11 | -6 | -5 | -- | 6 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 8 | -1 | -7 | -13 |
| Rainfall - in. | 3.9 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
Houston's humid subtropical climate means it is hot and wet in the summer and temperate in late fall, winter, and early spring. June, September, and October are the wettest months, and summer thunderstorms are common. To avoid the summer heat, an extensive seven-mile system of skywalks and tunnels has been built to link buildings in downtown with convenience stores, restaurants and shops.
The best months to come to Houston are February, March and April, with daytime temperatures in the high 60s and 70s and little rain.
Houston Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English |
| Currency | USD |
| Sales Tax | 8.25% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 10-20% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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