OTC 2017 - Travel, Hotels & Transportation

All official OTC hotels have handicap facilities. More information about the hotels is available when you register.

Review the list of official hotels:

Book your hotel arrangements through OTC’s official provider, Experient, and receive complimentary shuttle service to and from NRG Park. Match your hotel above with the corresponding shuttle routes. 

***Parking is cash only***

If you decide to park at NRG Park, please allow plenty of time for the extra traffic around the area during OTC. Nearby parking fills up quickly. After midmorning, consider exiting on South Main and park in the yellow or green lot. A complimentary tram service is available to take you to the OTC entrance.

The parking fee is USD 12 per entry. Vehicles with permits may leave and return between 0600–1900 hours, Monday–Thursday, but not overnight.

Exhibitors may purchase parking passes at USD 60 each. Passes allows in/out privileges during move-in, show and move-out days.  Exhibitor parking must be purchased through the NRG Park website.  

In addition, NRG Park currently allows Uber to pick up and drop off in the Teal Lot near the Methodist Training Center bubble.  

Handicap Parking
NRG Park has ample handicap parking spaces located in the following lots: Red Lot 4; Orange Lot 10; and Blue Lot 16.

Driving Directions to NRG Park
NRG Park is located within the inner loop of the southern portion of Interstate Loop 610 between Kirby Drive and Fannin Street. 

From the North or Bush (IAH) Airport
Take Hwy. 59 (south) to Hwy. 288 (south)
Take Hwy. 288 (south) and exit Old Spanish Trail or Holly Hall; turn right
Turn left on Fannin or Kirby (if taking Old Spanish Trail)

From the South or Hobby (HOU) Airport
Take I-45 (north) to 610 (west)
Take 610 (west) to Kirby exit; turn right

From the East
Take I-10 (west) to 610 (south)
Take 610 (south) to Kirby exit; turn right

From the West
Take I-10 (east) to 610 (south)
Take 610 (south) to South Main exit; turn left
Turn right on Westridge or Murworth

Take METRORail to NRG Park to avoid on-site traffic. METRO offers convenient Park & Ride services from locations throughout the city.

From the Fannin South Park & Ride, hop on the train and ride to the next stop. Then you’re at NRG Park Station – your destination for OTC! Trains run every six minutes. View directions.

OTC attendees receive a discounted fare with SuperShuttle. SuperShuttle ticket counters are located in the baggage claim area of Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and Houston Hobby (HOU) airports. Tickets may also be purchased on-site at the Airport Shuttle Desk in Lobby D of NRG Center.

Make your roundtrip reservation online (book via this link to receive 10% savings from the rates listed below).

Taxi service between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and NRG Park is approximately USD 60; service between William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and NRG Park is approximately USD 40. Cab sharing is permitted with a maximum of four passengers per cab. Visit the Houston Visitors site for a list of taxi companies and fare estimates.

Review our visa information when planning your travel to OTC. You can automatically generate an invitation letter to assist with your visa application. 

Learn how changes in US entry requirements might impact you:

• Even for nationals of a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country, you may still need to apply for a visa if you have visited Iran, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Somalia or Yemen on or after 1 March 2011.
• A valid ESTA approval is required for all VWP travelers who are entering the US by air or sea.
• Check if your departure airport is one of 10 international airports where electronic devices larger than a smartphone will not be allowed as a carry-on item into the US. 

Tip: For visitors arriving to the US via Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), take advantage of our dedicated OTC line in the Immigration Hall.