Metairie car rentals from $39/day

On average a rental car in Metairie costs $55 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Metairie found in the last 2 weeks is $34.

The average gas price in Metairie is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

Standard (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Metairie.

Car rental companies onsite at Louis Armstrong airport include Economy Rent a Car, Econorent, Hertz and Dollar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Louis Armstrong airport to off-airport locations include Payless, Hertz, and Dollar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Metairie costs $62 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Metairie costs $215 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Metairie costs $46 per day, on average.

In Metairie, cars are most frequently rented at Priceless 1241 Airline Drive (6 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Metairie offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Metairie, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Metairie.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Metairie so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The choice of your car type should partly be influenced by convenience, destination sites, and the number of travelers. If you are traveling alone, you should consider renting an economy car from the main car rentals in Metairie. If your destinations are mostly located in the busy Downtown streets, a compact car is preferred. If you are coming in a group of five, a standard car is the best option. Compared to compact and SUVs, the standard car ensures a balance between capacity and convenience.

There are a total of 332 public charging stations in Metairie including both Level 2 and Level 3 charging ports. Some of these charging stations offer free charging services for electric vehicle drivers. Some of them are Tesla Supercharger and Wmc Metairie Station 4 located near Veterans Blvd. You can also use applications and services like myChevrolet Mobile App Energy Assist to assist identify charging outlets and plan the most efficient routes. Depending on the brand and type of electric car, information about charging times and available methods may change.

When driving on Metairie roads, you should be keen to notice speed limit postings. These postings will indicate the recommended speed for a particular street and county road. Unless otherwise posted, you will be expected to maintain a 70 mph speed limit on highways. When driving in the residential, church, and school environments, a 20 mph speed limit has to be maintained.

With Metairie car rentals you can get to various destinations that are within an hour's drive away. For example, Gulfport is a popular beach destination with beautiful stretches of white sand and crystal-clear waters and Baton Rouge has popular attractions like the Shaw Center for the Arts.

Parking in the busy Metairie streets exposes your rented car from Metairie car rentals to safety and security threats. For safer parking, consider booking a hotel with on-site free parking or a budget for the metered parking lots in your destinations. Key among these parking lots include; Three Galleria Boulevard Parking along the Third Galleria Boulevard, Coolidge Parking Lot along Jefferson, LA 70121, or Second Galleria Blvd. Parking on the Second Galleria Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001.