House Swap & Exchange in Houston

Discover new places

Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Houston

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Timezone

UTC-6

Houston follows Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) and switches to UTC-5 (CDT) during summer months.

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Main language

English

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Climate

Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters.

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Closest airport

IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one of the busiest in the U.S.

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Near beach?

± 50km

Houston is inland, but Galveston Beach is about an hour's drive away.

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Near mountains?

± 1,200km

Houston is quite flat; the closest significant mountains are in New Mexico or Colorado.

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Local Cuisine

Tex-Mex

Tacos, nachos, and more; Houston's spicy fusion of Texan and Mexican cuisine.

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Currency

US Dollar ($ - USD)

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Must see

Space Center

The visitor center of NASA's astronaut training and flight control complex.

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Hidden gem

The Menil Collection

A museum housing an eclectic art collection in a serene neighborhood setting.

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Water quality

Good

Tap water meets all federal and state health standards and is safe to drink.

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House swap in Houston