Quick Guide

Weather in New Orleans is most pleasant between December and May, though if you visit during annual Mardi Gras celebrations, prices rise and crowds peak. Prices drop during summer and fall, though heat and humidity, as well as the possibility of hurricanes, can deter travelers.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.

Travel Health

Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away. For the latest health safety guidelines, as well as info on what’s currently open, check out NewOrleans.com.

Getting Here

New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Airport shuttle services, as well as taxis and ride shares can bring travelers into popular districts like the Central Business District or French Quarter.

Getting Around

NOLA’s neighborhoods are easy to explore on foot. If walking isn’t ideal, the city’s streetcars are inexpensive and easy to navigate. Thanks to its flat geography, New Orleans is also easy to traverse on bike, and multiple bicycle rental and share companies are found throughout the city. Taxis and ride shares are also plentiful.

Local Lingo

Before you hit up “N’awlins,” learn some of the local slang. Krewe: Linked to Mardi Gras celebrations, a krewe refers to a club or organization that strolls through the city during carnival season aboard a decorated float. Fais do-do: A Cajun dance party. Laissez les bon temps rouler: A Cajun expression meaning “let the good times roll.”

Must-Have Apps

Drinker’s Edition; New Orleans Travel Guide

Insider Tips

New Orleans’ food culture is shaped by shaped by the city’s Cajun and Creole heritage and access to fresh, local seafood. Don’t miss the chance to dive into local favorites like jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish étouffée and charbroiled oysters.

Weather in New Orleans is most pleasant between December and May, though if you visit during annual Mardi Gras celebrations, prices rise and crowds peak. Prices drop during summer and fall, though heat and humidity, as well as the possibility of hurricanes, can deter travelers.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.

Travel Health

Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away. For the latest health safety guidelines, as well as info on what’s currently open, check out NewOrleans.com.

Getting Here

New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Airport shuttle services, as well as taxis and ride shares can bring travelers into popular districts like the Central Business District or French Quarter.

Getting Around

NOLA’s neighborhoods are easy to explore on foot. If walking isn’t ideal, the city’s streetcars are inexpensive and easy to navigate. Thanks to its flat geography, New Orleans is also easy to traverse on bike, and multiple bicycle rental and share companies are found throughout the city. Taxis and ride shares are also plentiful.

Local Lingo

Before you hit up “N’awlins,” learn some of the local slang. Krewe: Linked to Mardi Gras celebrations, a krewe refers to a club or organization that strolls through the city during carnival season aboard a decorated float. Fais do-do: A Cajun dance party. Laissez les bon temps rouler: A Cajun expression meaning “let the good times roll.”

Must-Have Apps

Drinker’s Edition; New Orleans Travel Guide

Insider Tips

New Orleans’ food culture is shaped by shaped by the city’s Cajun and Creole heritage and access to fresh, local seafood. Don’t miss the chance to dive into local favorites like jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish étouffée and charbroiled oysters.