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. Metairie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
How to Get to Metairie
Plane
When flying to Metairie, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Metairie include Aeromexico, Delta and Spirit Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Metairie departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Metairie. The train journey from Metairie 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 Metairie is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 6 miles from Metairie. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Metairie. From Beaumont, the bus ride to Metairie takes 280 miles and will cost you around $35. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 535 miles.
Airlines serving Metairie
Where to stay in popular areas of Metairie
Most booked hotels in Metairie
Renting a car in Metairie
Renting a car in Metairie costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Metairie.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Metairie is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.