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

Morgan City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Morgan City

With a population of 12,404, Morgan City is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Morgan City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Morgan City

Morgan City in March
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Morgan City in March
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Morgan City in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Morgan City, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Morgan City

Plane

Although Morgan City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR), which is located 58 miles from Morgan City. Baton Rouge Ryan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Morgan City departs from Houston and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Morgan City. The train journey from Morgan City to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $53 for a 9h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Morgan City is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 70 miles from Morgan City. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morgan City, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Morgan City takes 160 miles and will cost you around $53. From Houston, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 410 miles.

Plane

Although Morgan City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR), which is located 58 miles from Morgan City. Baton Rouge Ryan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Morgan City departs from Houston and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Morgan City. The train journey from Morgan City to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $53 for a 9h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Morgan City is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 70 miles from Morgan City. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morgan City, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Morgan City takes 160 miles and will cost you around $53. From Houston, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 410 miles.

Airports near Morgan City

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Morgan City

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 Morgan City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Morgan City and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Morgan City - Tiger Island.

Where to stay in popular areas of Morgan City

Most booked hotels in Morgan City

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Hampton Inn & Suites Morgan City
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 154 reviews)
$148+
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Amelia Extended Stay & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 62 reviews)
$72+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Morgan City - Tiger Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 81 reviews)
$135+
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Clarion Inn
2 stars
Good (6.8, 51 reviews)
$66+
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Red Roof Inn Morgan City
2 stars
Good (6.2, 207 reviews)
$42+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan City
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 384 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Morgan City

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Morgan City (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Morgan City (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.

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