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faq.subtitle New Orleans
February-May is ideal for festivals (Mardi Gras in February, Jazz Fest in April-May). Fall (Oct-Nov) is less crowded with pleasant weather. Avoid summer - very hot, humid and hurricane season runs June-November
Tourist areas are generally safe. 2025 saw the lowest crime rate in 50 years. Watch for pickpockets in the French Quarter. Avoid isolated neighborhoods at night. Don't accept 'free gifts' from strangers - common scam
Airport (MSY) is 18km from downtown. Uber/Lyft flat rate from $31. Taxi around $36. Bus E2 costs $2 (45-60 min). No airport train available
Gumbo (Creole soup), jambalaya (rice with meat/seafood), po'boy sandwiches, beignets (fried doughnuts), crawfish etouffee, oysters. Chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde is a must-try
RTA operates 5 streetcar lines, 28 bus routes, 2 ferries. Single ride $1.25, transfer $0.25. Jazzy day pass $3, monthly $55. Use Le Pass app for payment. The historic St. Charles streetcar is both transport and tourist attraction
Cards widely accepted, but New Orleans uses more cash than most US cities. Some famous bars and restaurants are cash-only. Keep cash for street musicians, tips for bellmen, valets, and housekeeping
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting New Orleans
Beware the 'I bet I can tell you where you got your shoes' scam - they'll say 'on your feet' and demand money. Just say 'no thank you' and keep walking
Don't accept anything 'free' from strangers - CDs, beads, shots. They will demand payment after you accept
Take the St. Charles streetcar ($3 day pass) - the oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world. A sightseeing tour for the price of a regular ticket
Beignets at Cafe Du Monde are a must - open 24 hours. Avoid peak hours (10am-2pm). Chicory coffee with milk (cafe au lait) is the traditional pairing
During Mardi Gras (February) book very early - prices rise 3-5x. Best parades are Thursday to Tuesday before Lent. Free to watch from streets
Avoid summer (June-August) - extreme heat, very high humidity and hurricane season. Spring (Feb-May) and fall (Oct-Nov) are best
Get a Jazzy Pass - $3/day for unlimited streetcar, bus and ferry rides. Cheaper than single tickets if you ride 3+ times
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Some add automatic gratuity. Service in the US depends on tips - don't skip it. Cash tips preferred for bellmen, valets
Keep some cash for street musicians - live music is core to the city's culture. $1-5 for good performances. Frenchmen Street has the best live music scene
Avoid isolated areas at night - especially Central City, Desire, Seventh Ward. Stick to well-lit tourist areas like French Quarter, Garden District, Warehouse District
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1.25 $
Le Pass
RTA buses: 1.25 USD per ride. Transfer 0.25 USD (2 hours). Jazzy Pass: 1 day 3 USD, 3 days 9 USD, 31 days 55 USD. Pay with exact change (no bills), Jazzy Pass, or Le Pass app. Unlimited on buses, streetcars, ferries
location.transport.tram
1.25 $
Le Pass
Historic streetcars: 1.25 USD. St. Charles line — oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world (since 1835). Canal Street, Riverfront lines. Jazzy Pass best for tourists. Run until 01:00-03:00
location.transport.taxi
3.5 $
Flag drop 3.50 USD, then ~2.40 USD/km (~1.50 USD/mile). Uber and Lyft widely available, often cheaper. Airport to French Quarter fixed 36 USD. Tips 15-20% customary
location.transport.ferry
2 $
Le Pass
Algiers Point Ferry: 2 USD (or free with Jazzy Pass). Across Mississippi River, ~5 minutes. Beautiful skyline views. Departures every 15-30 minutes. Bicycles allowed
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 1.25 $ | Le Pass | RTA buses: 1.25 USD per ride. Transfer 0.25 USD (2 hours). Jazzy Pass: 1 day 3 USD, 3 days 9 USD, 31 days 55 USD. Pay with exact change (no bills), Jazzy Pass, or Le Pass app. Unlimited on buses, streetcars, ferries |
location.transport.tram | 1.25 $ | Le Pass | Historic streetcars: 1.25 USD. St. Charles line — oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world (since 1835). Canal Street, Riverfront lines. Jazzy Pass best for tourists. Run until 01:00-03:00 |
location.transport.taxi | 3.5 $ | Flag drop 3.50 USD, then ~2.40 USD/km (~1.50 USD/mile). Uber and Lyft widely available, often cheaper. Airport to French Quarter fixed 36 USD. Tips 15-20% customary | |
location.transport.ferry | 2 $ | Le Pass | Algiers Point Ferry: 2 USD (or free with Jazzy Pass). Across Mississippi River, ~5 minutes. Beautiful skyline views. Departures every 15-30 minutes. Bicycles allowed |
