Houma travel guide
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You're Going to Love Houma
With a population of 33,727, Houma is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Houma deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Houma
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Carreta - Houma (1327 Saint Charles St) and Cristiano Ristorante (724 High Street) are great picks.
When to visit Houma
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Houma 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 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 8.3″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Houma, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.
How to Get to Houma
Plane
Although Houma doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 39 miles from Houma. Baton Rouge Ryan is the most popular, with regular flights from Copa Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Houma departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Houma. The train journey from Houma to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $37 for a 12h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Houma is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 46 miles from Houma. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Houma. From Beaumont, the bus ride to Houma takes 280 miles and will cost you around $35. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 535 miles.
Airlines serving Houma
Where to stay in Houma
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ramada by Wyndham Houma and Howard Johnson by Wyndham Houma.
Where to stay in popular areas of Houma
Most booked hotels in Houma
Renting a car in Houma
Renting a car in Houma costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Houma.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Houma (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Houma is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Suzuki Kizashi or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Houma
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$63/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$69/day