Shreveport travel guide
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You're Going to Love Shreveport
With a population of 199,311, Shreveport is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Shreveport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Shreveport
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stone Forks (189 East Kings Highway) and Superior's Steakhouse (855 Pierremont Street, Ste 120) are great picks.
When to visit Shreveport
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shreveport in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Shreveport, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Shreveport
Plane
When flying to Shreveport, you’ll arrive at Shreveport (SHV), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Shreveport include United Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Shreveport departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 57m.
Train
Located 7 miles from the city center, Shreveport is the busiest station in Shreveport. Another popular train station is Shreveport, located 0.7 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Shreveport is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 179 miles from Shreveport. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Shreveport Sportran Intermodal Terminal, located 1.8 miles from downtown Shreveport. Shreveport Quiktrip Gas Station is also a commonly used station, and is 10 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Shreveport
Where to stay in popular areas of Shreveport
Most booked hotels in Shreveport
Renting a car in Shreveport
Renting a car in Shreveport costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Shreveport is the Hertz branch at 7230 Youree Drive, which is 6 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Shreveport.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Shreveport (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. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shreveport, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Shreveport
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$34/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$35/day