George Bush (IAH) Houston Airport Currency Exchange

Currency exchange at Houston Airport

Currency exchange at Houston Intercontinental Airport is available in terminals B, C, D, and E. Currency exchange offices, ICE, and Travelex accept foreign currency. They have different exchange rates and fees. You can find currency exchange kiosks in the following places:

• Terminal B, near gates B60-67;
• Terminal C, near gates 43-45;
• Terminal D, at gate D1-6;
• Terminal E, in the arrivals building, before security and to the left of the security checkpoint.

Our currency converter below will help you find out the needed exchange rate.

Travelex at Houston Airport IAH

While you are at George Bush Airport, you can use Travelex to exchange money. You can either walk up to one of the exchange desks on-site or order in advance to collect. It is recommended to place an order a day before departure. Booking in advance ensures the best airport currency exchange rate.

Travelex kiosks are located near gates E10,11:

• Terminal E12, Open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 9 PM, Sat-Sun 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM;
• Gate E24, Open Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM;
• Gate E1 (Shop Around), Open Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM.

Available services:

• Foreign currency exchange;
• Cash Passport Prepaid MasterCard;
• Currency order & pick-up.

ICE currency exchange at Houston Airport

ICE offers over 50 currencies for exchange. The service operates daily from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Kiosks are located near gates B1-31. ICE money exchange at Houston Airport is open from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm. It is the time when all international flights to/from Houston operate.

Houston Airport ATM locations

Chase Bank has 10 ATMs at Houston Airport, located at:

• Ticketing lobby, North at food court area, South near gates A17-24 at Terminal A;
• Gate concourse left of security, Ticketing lobby at Terminal B;
• at baggage claim, North near gates C14-23, South near gates 29-33 & 43-45 at Terminal C;
• Terminal D, near Gates D1-6 at Terminal D;
• Terminal E, near Gates E1 and E12-14 at Terminal E. Chase ATM at IAH Airport is located by Gate E1 near the bridge to Terminals A, B, and C.

Other ATMs are also located at Level 1 and Level 2 of all terminals. Remember that commissions vary depending on your bank.

Should I exchange money at George Bush Airport?

Houston Intercontinental Airport money exchange does not offer fair conversion rates. To get the best rate, try to get to a local bank or ATM near the airport to exchange currency. Find out if your bank offers a fee for using foreign ATMs.

Change money at the airport only if necessary. And in the city center, where the exchange rate is better, change the rest of the currency. If you are going to use an ATM at Houston Airport to extract dollars, you should avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) to get a better currency exchange rate.

Why avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion?

DCC applies when you use a credit or debit card abroad and decide to pay in your home currency. Be aware that in such a case you lose more money than when you choose to pay in a local currency. This happens because the exchange rate is generally unfavorable for the customers and higher fees apply. To benefit, ask to pay in local currency if you withdraw money from an ATM or make any purchase with a card abroad.

How to avoid the excessive currency exchange fee in Houston, Texas?

You don't have to deal with high currency exchange fees. Look at some tips on how to get the best currency exchange in Houston:

• Compare the upfront fees set by your bank or exchange office and the exchange rates they will use. Make sure there is no hidden fee in the exchange rate that will cost you more than it could.
• Try to find a more favorable exchange - an online currency converter will keep track of rates and directions of their change for you.
• See if you can get a better exchange rate by changing your currency before you arrive.
• You can save money by using a multi-currency debit or credit card. It is ideal for everyday expenses.
• Don't change more money than you need. Exchanging your travel money back, when you return home will incur additional fees and charges.