Houston has two main airports: 

• George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) 
   
• Houston Hobby Aiport (HOU). 
  
  

More information on Houston airports.

• Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are easily available
  
  
• There are numerous rental car agencies
  
  
• SheShuttle - private car service company owned by Bars Facilitator, Kate Marshall (832) 600-5329 
  
  
• BlackLane Private Car Service.

More information:  Houston's Official Visitor Guide

The currency of the United States is the US Dollar. The currency code is USD and the currency symbol $.

Convert currency at your bank, or at the airport before leaving or upon arrival.

Check current exchange rates at Xe Currency Exchange currency converter.

ATMs are widely available to withdraw cash. Please note exchange rates may be higher when using ATMs. 

Credit cards are widely accepted. 

*For ease of payment, please let your credit card companies know where and when you will be traveling.

If you require a visa invitation, email Customer Service

They will require the following information:

Passport name
Passport number
Address
Phone number
Class dates
Approximate travel dates

January in Houston is pleasantly mild with daytime highs of 60°F (16°C), night temperatures can drop to 45°F (7°C). 
On average 5 hours of sunshine daily. Janaury is one of the rainier months in Houston, so check the forcast to see if you need to include a raincoat.

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University

Another option is to search 'Greenway Plaza' Houston on airbnb.com