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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Metairie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Metairie

With a population of 138.481, Metairie is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Metairie has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Metairie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe B (2700 Metairie Rd.) and Boulevard American Bistro - Metairie (4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit Metairie

Metairie in August
Estimated package price
$302
2 travelers
Flight to Metairie
3 nights at hotel
Metairie in August
Estimated package price
$302
2 travelers
Flight to Metairie
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Metairie

Plane

When flying to Metairie, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Metairie include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Metairie departs from Houston and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Metairie. The train journey from Metairie to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $61 for a 9h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Metairie is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 9 km from Metairie. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Metairie, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Metairie takes 257 km and will cost you around $53. From Houston, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 660 km.

Plane

When flying to Metairie, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Metairie include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Metairie departs from Houston and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Metairie. The train journey from Metairie to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $61 for a 9h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Metairie is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 9 km from Metairie. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Metairie, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Metairie takes 257 km and will cost you around $53. From Houston, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 660 km.

Airports near Metairie

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Metairie

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Metairie

Most booked hotels in Metairie

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Hotel Monteleone
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1872 reviews)
$192+
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2712 reviews)
$146+
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Comfort Inn & Suites At Copeland Tower
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 496 reviews)
$126+
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2441 reviews)
$191+
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Hilton New Orleans Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2591 reviews)
$186+
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3190 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Metairie

Renting a car in Metairie costs $55 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Metairie.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Metairie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Metairie is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Metairie costs $55 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Metairie.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Metairie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Metairie is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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