New Orleans, LA, USA

New Orleans tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Good-time atmosphere, music, mish-mash of cultures and old-fashioned debauchery! You can all experience it in The 'Big Easy'. New Orleans, with its French, Spanish, Cajun and African flavours, is a unique American experience.

Attractions in New Orleans

The heart of old New Orleans is the French Quarter, stroll down to Bourbon Street and you will experience the charm of hearing piano music, blues, jazz, zydeco and typical Cajun instruments.

Jackson Square, the central courtyard of New Orleans, abounds with street musicians and artists.

The Cabildo and the Presbytère museums are filled with history. Also in the area is St Louis Cathedral, which is the oldest continuously active cathedral in the United States.

The Garden District, which has retained its Spanish and French architecture is situated about 2km south of the French Quarter. Check out the Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and the Audobon Zoo, a natural habitat zoo for sea lions, white tigers and a pack of albino alligators.

The surrounding area of New Orleans is best explored by hire car. To the south and west of New Orleans is the Cajun Country to be found. This cultural rich area is worthwhile exploring by hire car. Click here for New Orleans car hire

Hotels in New Orleans

Hotels in New Orleans are well staffed and provide diner facilities. The food served in New Orleans hotels is based on the mish-mash of cultures and very tasty. Staying in a hotel in New Orleans gives you the best opportunity to explore this lovely city.

New Orleans hotels can be booked on-line. There are hotels available for all tastes and budgets. If you pre-book a New Orleans hotel usually discounted rates are offered, so if you want to save money on hotel accommodation it is best to make reservations on-line.

Airport and car hire in New Orleans

The New Orleans airport named after Louis Armstrong is situated 10 miles west of New Orleans city center. The airport mainly serves domestic destination and renovation activities are still in progress. Carriers such as Southwest, US Airways, AA, Continental and Delta Airways operate flights. Bus connections to the city run frequently.

Taxis are found on the lower level outside the baggage reclaim area.

Some of the major car hire companies like Avis, National and Budget serve the New Orleans Airport. A hire car for New Orleans can be booked at the airport or in downtown New Orleans where some car rental companies have their depots.

Long and short term parking facilities is catered for at the main parking lot. An outdoor car parking area for both long and short term parking is also to be found on the airport property at less expensive rates. You can get even better deals on New Orleans airport parking when booked in advance.