New Orleans Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Jan 2024

New Orleans is certainly one of America’s classic cities, with a rare combination of being very touristy and very cool at the same time. The French influences have contributed to this being one of the world’s great food cities as well.

 

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Travel Costs to New Orleans

Population 340,000
Area 1,200,000
Timezone UTC-6
Currency US dollar
Airports Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$94.7
1 USD = 1 USD
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Accommodation Costs in New Orleans

New Orleans Hotel Seasons

New Orleans Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar32.00 - 89.00
starstarstarstarstar64.00 - 220.00
starstarstarstarstar102.00 - 230.00
starstarstarstarstar170.00 - 356.00
starstarstarstarstar236.00 - 420.00

New Orleans Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed25.00 - 30.00

New Orleans Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
New Orleans Museum of ArtThe city's oldest fine-arts institution is popular with art fans.
adults
seniors
ages 12 and under
20.00
15.00
0.00
Mardi Gras WorldExperience the New Orleans' most famous event almost any day of the year. Price is for a one-hour tour.
adults
seniors
ages 2-11
22.00
17.00
14.00
2-hour jazz riverboat cruiseTour the harbor on a traditional riverboat with a jazz theme among others. A set lunch is extra.
adults
ages 6-12
42.00
20.00
National WWII MuseumThis museum is central, well regarded, and very popular among certain groups.
adults
seniors
students
35.00
32.00
25.00

New Orleans Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastSome great and cheap options are available if you look around.6.00 - 9.00
Budget lunchThere are plenty of casual neighborhood lunch places with great food at decent prices.8.00 - 12.00
Budget dinnerProper restaurants here can be pricey, but good budget options do exist.12.00 - 19.00
Beer (pint)Happy hour deals on and around Bourbon Street make getting drunk cheap here.3.00 - 6.00
Cocktails (glass)Mixed drinks range greatly in price, and some specials can be very cheap.5.00 - 10.00
Cafe du Monde beignetThis square and famous donut is not to be missed. Prices are for 3 small ones at the famous cafe.2.00

New Orleans Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center14.00 - 36.00
Shuttle van from airport to city center24.00
Local bus from airport to city center2.00
3km taxi ride in New Orleans14.00 - 17.00
Bus or tram ride in New Orleans1.00 - 1.00
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When to visit New Orleans

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January62435.9
February65465.5
March72535.2
April78585.0
May85664.6
June89726.8
July91746.2
August91746.2
September87715.6
October80603.1
November71525.1
December65465.1

New Orleans Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar7:03am7:12pm
21 Jun6:00am8:04pm
21 Sep6:48am6:58pm
21 Dec6:52am5:05pm

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