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Transportation to Airport from New Orleans City Center
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport
You can either use taxis, shuttle services, or public buses to reach Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from the city centre. It is also possible to hire a car or limousine. In addition, some hotels in the city offer airport shuttle services to its guests.
Taxi
You can find a taxi to drive you to the airport 24 hours a day, which costs on average 30 to 40 dollars. You can pay both in cash and with a credit card.
Shuttle Service
Airport shuttle service companies pick up travellers from their hotels or designated places in the city centre. If you would like to use the shuttle service on your way back, you can buy a return ticket when you land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
A one-way ticket is sold for 24 dollars while a return ticket costs 44 dollars. Travellers are allowed to take up to 3 bags with them for free. If you have not made the adjustments beforehand, your hotel can provide you with the contact information, route, and the schedule.
Car Rental
You will see many car rental companies in New Orleans city centre. Your hotel can provide you with the contact details of car rental companies. If planning to reach the airport with your rented vehicle, you need to take the Interstate 10 W (I-10 W) highway. The journey from the city centre to the airport in normal traffic conditions take approximately 20 minutes.
Bus
If you prefer to use public transportation to get to the airport, you can take the bus route 202 from the city centre. It takes around 40 minutes, and a ticket costs 1.5 dollars.
Hotel Shuttle Service
Some hotels in New Orleans offers shuttle service to its guests. It is a very practical alternative for those who do not want to worry about how they are going to reach the airport. However, it is a little costlier when compared to a taxi. You should find out whether your hotel provides shuttle services, and make need to book a seat in advance.
Limousine
You can arrange an extremely luxurious and comfortable ride from your hotel to the airport with the A-Airport Limousine company located at the airport. The prices start from 58 dollars for 2 people and increase up to 118 dollars for 8 people.
Airport Information
New Orleans International Airport, which was named after the famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong, is located 11 miles west of the city centre. You can eat, drink, or shop at the airport. Apart from basic facilities like the post office, Bureau de Change (currency exchange) offices, a child care room, and ATMs, there are two lounges and duty free shops also available at the airport. Additionally, free Wi-Fi is available across the airport.
Transportation to Melo City Center from Airport
Cerro Largo Intl. Airport
Melo, which is located in the northeast of Uruguay, is also the capital of the region known as Cerro Largo. In the city, which is the ninth largest settlement of the country in terms of population, you can travel from the airport to the center by taxi or by renting a suitable car from one of the car rental offices at the airport.
Taxi
Taxis are among the most practical transportation alternatives that can be used for travelling to the center from Melo Airport. You can comfortably travel to the city center by easily finding a taxi at Melo Airport especially at landing hours of the flights. Taxi fares are not generally high in Uruguay and Melo, but you should keep in mind that the cost will increase if your destination is not close. While choosing your vehicle, you should consider these conditions if you want a budget-friendly travel.
Car Rental
Renting a car is one of the most ideal options especially for passengers who want to travel to nearby places rather than the city center of Melo. Since Melo isn’t close to the capital and other important centers of the country, car rental comes to the forefront as an option offering both economic and time saving transportation. You can prefer a local or international car rental company and rent your car in a short time by following certain procedures. Your car will be waiting for you when you land at the airport if you demand this service from your company.
Local Shuttle
Another transportation alternative commonly preferred between the airport and city center in Melo and in other important cities of Uruguay is local shuttle service offered by local companies. These shuttles, which carry passengers in a comfortable and fast way, connects the airport to the city center. If you want to use this option for your transportation, you are advised to make a reservation in advance. If you don’t make a reservation for a shuttle, you may have to wait for a long time at Melo Airport or you may have to use a taxi instead. The cost of these shuttles carrying passengers to the city from the airport is very changeable. You can travel to Melo city center and other regions by using a shuttle after collecting the most budget-friendly shuttle offers by providing information such as the travel date, distance and the number of passengers.
Hotel Shuttle
If you will be staying at a hotel in Melo or nearby places, you can prefer reaching your destination from the airport by using a hotel shuttle. Those, who want to travel with hotel shuttles, should make a reservation in advance like in local shuttle service. Shuttle options in Melo are less developed and there aren’t many options compared to the country's capital, Montevideo and other major cities. However, you can arrange a shuttle by getting support from the local guides and hotels in the city. When you make a reservation in advance for a shuttle offering service to their customers with a local driver, you can comfortably travel to your destination.
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