Houston is a city in as well as the county seat of Harris County, Texas. Home to over 2.19 million residents and anchoring a metropolitan area – known as Greater Houston – with a population of over six million, Houston proper is the largest city in the state of Texas and the fourth-largest city in the United States, while its metro area is the fifth-largest by population.
Houston is considered to be an influential world city with strong economic ties to banking and finance, industry, oil and other natural resources, energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, space exploration, and transportation. Houston is home to more Fortune 500 Companies than any other city in the U.S. behind New York City, and the city attracts millions of tourists and visitors every year.
Basic Facts About Houston
- Current population: 2.2 million
- Current mayor: Annise Parker
- Total area: 627.8 sq mi
- Official website: http://www.houstontx.gov/
- Located in: Harris County
- Founded in: 1836
- Zip codes: 77001-77099, 77201-77299
- Area codes: 281, 346, 713, 832
Auto Transport Tips to and from Houston
Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas, which is one of the largest states in the entire country. Houston also ranks as the 4th largest city in the U.S. You can rest assured that there are almost always carriers running routes into and out of Houston, so picking up or dropping off a vehicle in Houston is no big deal for an auto transport company – generally it’s where you’re either shipping from or to that’s going to make the most difference in your price. If your pickup or delivery location – the one other than Houston – is easy to get to, likely your shipment will be cheap and quickly completed.
Houston is so large that it is one of the few metro cities with two different beltways. A beltway is typically a circular highway with an interstate designation (generally an auxiliary, or three digit number) that literally encircles a city. It allows easy access to a wide variety of areas around the metropolitan area for motorists, and overall helps aid congestion and traffic in a major city. Beltways are used often by auto shippers to make pickups and deliveries in various bedroom cities, so where in the Houston metro are you’re shipping from and to shouldn’t matter all that much.
At the end of the day you’re going to want to talk to a live agent regarding your shipment, as that’s the best way to get the most accurate information regarding industry conditions, current pricing structures, carrier locations and general auto transport information. You can also fill out our free online quote form and get a free auto transport quote right away. If you would prefer a quote over the phone or have questions, call us toll-free at 800-930-7417 to speak to one of our representatives.
Helpful Links About Houston
- City of Houston Official Website
- Houston, Texas on Wikipedia
- City of Houston Visitors and Conventions Bureau
- Greater Houston Transportation and Emergency Management Information
- Houston, Texas Public Library System
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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