Upon landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, what is the fastest way for me to get to the French Quarter?

Taxis are an excellent way to get from the airport to the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans. The cost is set based on one or two passengers with a additional charge for each additional passenger. All taxis accept credit cards, and there are even some equipped with vending machines.

Can I take an Uber from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to downtown New Orleans?

Of course you can get an Uber, but be forewarned that the city of New Orleans mandates that Uber add an additional surcharge to your trip. Once you have requested your ride you can meet your driver by crossing the pedestrian bridge outside of baggage claim 6 and heading to the Transportation Center.

What is the best way for someone to pick me up from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

Drivers may not park in front of the terminal building at any time, but are allowed to stop to immediately pick up passengers. Drivers are advised to use the airport's free Cell Phone Lot to wait for the arrival of passengers. Once passengers have collected their bags and proceeded outside the terminal building, drivers can then come pick them up.

How can I rent a car at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

The brand new Rental Car Facility is adjacent to the West Terminal Baggage Claim and is just a short walk from the terminal. You can get there by proceeding outside the terminal near the West Terminal Baggage Claim area and then going through the covered walkway located outside.

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Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to New Orleans from New York usually cost between $242 and $469 in October. The lowest price found in the past 3 days was $213 on Spirit Airlines (18 Oct-19 Oct).

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Upon landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, what is the fastest way for me to get to the French Quarter?
Taxis are an excellent way to get from the airport to the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans. The cost is set based on one or two passengers with a additional charge for each additional passenger. All taxis accept credit cards, and there are even some equipped with vending machines.
Can I take an Uber from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to downtown New Orleans?
Of course you can get an Uber, but be forewarned that the city of New Orleans mandates that Uber add an additional surcharge to your trip. Once you have requested your ride you can meet your driver by crossing the pedestrian bridge outside of baggage claim 6 and heading to the Transportation Center.
What is the best way for someone to pick me up from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?
Drivers may not park in front of the terminal building at any time, but are allowed to stop to immediately pick up passengers. Drivers are advised to use the airport's free Cell Phone Lot to wait for the arrival of passengers. Once passengers have collected their bags and proceeded outside the terminal building, drivers can then come pick them up.
How can I rent a car at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?
The brand new Rental Car Facility is adjacent to the West Terminal Baggage Claim and is just a short walk from the terminal. You can get there by proceeding outside the terminal near the West Terminal Baggage Claim area and then going through the covered walkway located outside.

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For travelers looking for a final taste of New Jersey before their flight from New York to New Orleans, there is no better spot than the Garden State Diner located in Terminal C, Gate 109 at Newark Airport. Garden State Diner boasts that they are "all day delicious" and, after one look at their expansive menu, you will see why.
If you have a hankering for a tall, cool one before your flight from New York to New Orleans, there may be no better place than the Sam Adams Bar in Terminal B, adjacent to gate D-8 at New York LaGuardia airport. This relaxed and friendly establishment features a wide array of beers as well as a full menu of excellent pub-style food like burgers, dogs, and fries.
A high-quality lounge might be just what the doctor ordered when waiting for flights from New York to New Orleans. Enter The Centurion Lounge, located on the third floor of Terminal B in New York LaGuardia Airport. This lounge blends sophisticated decor with a warm and inviting ambiance.
If a great steak is on your mind before your flight from New York to New Orleans, than 5ive Steak is the place for you. Located in the Terminal 5 marketplace of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, this chic restaurant and bar offers upscale meals as well as more casual items such as burgers, fish, chips, and great salads.
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