Is it possible to get to the airport without getting on a toll? I'm in a rental vehicle while my truck is in the shop and I'm trying to avoid the hassle of dealing with being charged for using the tollway. I'd be coming in either on 290 or I10.
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Beltway 8.
Google maps has option to set the route to avoid tolls.
Google maps has option to set the route to avoid tolls.
Take 10 to 59 (or 45 if you prefer to live dangerously). Either of those will get you there toll-free.
290, I guess you could take to 610 north westbound, and take 610 to 59 or 45.
290, I guess you could take to 610 north westbound, and take 610 to 59 or 45.
You mean the hassle of running through toll booths and letting the rental company deal with it?
Seriously though the last rental I had said not to worry about because they have it setup with toll authority already and pay a monthly fee or something that covers all their vehicles.
Seriously though the last rental I had said not to worry about because they have it setup with toll authority already and pay a monthly fee or something that covers all their vehicles.
Sam Houston Tollway is technically Beltway 8 between 45 and 59 and has no tolls.
It's purposefully that way so people can use it to get to the airport and pay no tolls.
It's purposefully that way so people can use it to get to the airport and pay no tolls.
POV:
HCTRA lying to toll road users
HCTRA lying to toll road users
Do toll violations follow the car or the person?
Reading this thread gives me the false impression that I'm not an old fogie.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
I'm driving to the airport today and taking the toll free route because I'm a cheap *******. 10-610-59-8-JFK
This is a troll, right?
A person really doesn't know how to get to airport without paying a toll?
A person really doesn't know how to get to airport without paying a toll?
cajunaggie08 said:
I'm driving to the airport today and taking the toll free route because I'm a cheap *******. 10-610-59-8-JFK
Freeloaders visiting my airport.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Panama Red said:
This is a troll, right?
A person really doesn't know how to get to airport without paying a toll?
Look who the OP is...ACAg can't go out to eat without asking where he should go.
sorry, I am not from houston and I've only been to IAH maybe three times in my entire life. I pulled up the directions on my phone, with the "avoid tolls" button on, but when I zoomed in I saw Sam Houston Tollway on there so it threw me for a loop. Thank you to the poster for highlighting that it is free around the airport. I appreciate the help.Panama Red said:
This is a troll, right?
A person really doesn't know how to get to airport without paying a toll?
well I'm glad that you were so lucky with your rental. my policy with my rental is nothing like that.Ag_07 said:
You mean the hassle of running through toll booths and letting the rental company deal with it?
Seriously though the last rental I had said not to worry about because they have it setup with toll authority already and pay a monthly fee or something that covers all their vehicles.
If you have an EZ Tag, you can add your rental vehicle to your account using the license plate number. Then you can use the toll roads and it will bill your account for the tolls.
Rental Company allows this? At least for National Car rental, their plates are already on file with HCTRA I think. National bills the toll back to you a few weeks after rental at 2x the price. Not end of world.
I did try to pay a toll directly the same day using the license plate option and system would not allow it for my rental. I assumed since National Car already had the plate number registered with the toll folks.
I did try to pay a toll directly the same day using the license plate option and system would not allow it for my rental. I assumed since National Car already had the plate number registered with the toll folks.
cajunaggie08 said:
I'm driving to the airport today and taking the toll free route because I'm a cheap *******. 10-610-59-8-JFK
And spending more on gas. Should be DumbAss cheap *******.
Ronnie '88
Ag_07 said:Panama Red said:
This is a troll, right?
A person really doesn't know how to get to airport without paying a toll?
Look who the OP is...ACAg can't go out to eat without asking where he should go.
"Hi, y'all. My wife and I want to spend a weekend in the city. Can you recommend a five-star hotel and a restaurant with at least three consecutive James Beard awards?
Looking to spend $200 or less.
Thanks and Gig 'Em!"
It appears to work with rental cars. That is what I have always done (granted, I don't drive rental cars very often). Search "EZPlate" under the Frequently Asked Questions.Greendale 87 said:
Rental Company allows this? At least for National Car rental, their plates are already on file with HCTRA I think. National bills the toll back to you a few weeks after rental at 2x the price. Not end of world.
I did try to pay a toll directly the same day using the license plate option and system would not allow it for my rental. I assumed since National Car already had the plate number registered with the toll folks.
It must be sad posting stuff like this only trying to keep your 30+ post a day avg upmaroon barchetta said:Ag_07 said:Panama Red said:
This is a troll, right?
A person really doesn't know how to get to airport without paying a toll?
Look who the OP is...ACAg can't go out to eat without asking where he should go.
"Hi, y'all. My wife and I want to spend a weekend in the city. Can you recommend a five-star hotel and a restaurant with at least three consecutive James Beard awards?
Looking to spend $200 or less.
Thanks and Gig 'Em!"
A large portion of my posts are often just emojis or photos of license plates.
The struggle to post decent content is a struggle.
Thanks for the reminder.
The struggle to post decent content is a struggle.
Thanks for the reminder.
I10 - I610 - US59cajunaggie08 said:
I'm driving to the airport today and taking the toll free route because I'm a cheap *******. 10-610-59-8-JFK
I will pray for you
malenurse said:I10 - I610 - US59cajunaggie08 said:
I'm driving to the airport today and taking the toll free route because I'm a cheap *******. 10-610-59-8-JFK
I will pray for you
Cajun. Therefore, not that big of a deal on the east side.
You stay on the frontage/feeder road along the SH Tollway...that's Beltway 8. Just have to put up with the stops at intersections.AustinCountyAg said:sorry, I am not from houston and I've only been to IAH maybe three times in my entire life. I pulled up the directions on my phone, with the "avoid tolls" button on, but when I zoomed in I saw Sam Houston Tollway on there so it threw me for a loop. Thank you to the poster for highlighting that it is free around the airport. I appreciate the help.Panama Red said:
This is a troll, right?
A person really doesn't know how to get to airport without paying a toll?
plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose
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