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New Orleans Now: Questions, Answers and More

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Ground Transportation

Taxicabs: A cab ride costs $28.00 from the airport to the downtown area for one or two persons and $12.00 (per passenger) for three or more passengers.  Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area.  There may be an additional charge for extra baggage.  A $1 fuel surcharge is added to the total fare.

Airport Shuttle: Shuttle service is available from the airport to the hotels in the downtown area for $13.00 (per person, one-way), $26.00 (per person, round-trip), or $24.00 (per person, round-trip for two or more people when purchased at the airport). Advance reservations are not necessary.  Call 1-866-596-2699 or (504) 522-3500 for more details or to make a reservation. For group reservations of 10 or more people please dial 1-888-432-7651. Ticket booths are located on the lower level in the baggage claim area.  $2 fuel surcharge added to total fare.

ADA Needs: Advance reservations are required 48 hours prior to travel for all ADA accessible transfers. Please call well enough in advance for the specially-equipped shuttle to be reserved.
Airport Limousine Service: Non Scheduled walk up limousine and sedan service available from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) and the French Quarter. The rate is $35.00 for one or two people and $10.00 per additional passenger for up to 8 passengers (total vehicle capacity).  Limousine information desks are located on the lower level baggage claim areas.
For further details regarding ground transportation, please visit the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau Website by clicking here.
 

 

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