Cheap Car Rental at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport $61+/day - FREE Cancellation

Travel Information

Language

English

Currency

USD

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

+1

Average car rental price

$75.17 / per day

Average car rental length

6 days

Speed limit within town

48 km/h

30 mph

Speed limit out of town

88 - 120 km/h

55 - 75 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.08%

Rating

9.9

Average gasoline price

$0.84 per liter

Highest gasoline price

$0.92 per liter

Lowest gasoline price

$0.76 per liter

Airport Car Rental

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) serves the city of New Orleans and the surrounding area of southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is a popular tourist destination in the United States. The Big Easy is well-known for the French Quarter and the legendary parties to be had in it, though that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of kid-friendly attractions too. MSY is the main gateway to the city and with a rental car, you can venture further to Lake Ponchatrain, the mouth of the Mississippi, or the bayous of Acadiana.

Top international routes

London-Heathrow
Frankfurt
Toronto
Montreal
Cancun
Panama City

Main airlines

Southwest is the most popular airline at MSY carrying more than a third of the airport’s passengers. It flies to almost 30 major destinations across the United States in addition to Cancun.

Delta is the second most popular airline serving the airport. Its main connection is with its hub in Atlanta. It also flies to a few other major cities. American Airlines also serves many passengers. Its most popular destinations are Los Angeles, a hub of its, and Dallas-Fort Worth, its main hub. Its hubs in Chicago and Charlotte are also served by it. Finally, the third major airline, United also serves many passengers at the airport with its hub in Houston and Chicago being its most popular destinations.

The low-cost airline Spirit has become a popular airline at the airport. It serves around 20 different cities around the country and continues to add new destinations.

Starting in 2021, Breeze Airways now flies to New Orleans from Jacksonville. In the summer of 2022, it will also add Savannah as a destination

Finally, major international airlines located at the airport include British Airways (which flies to and from London- Heathrow), Copa Airlines (which flies to and from Panama City), Condor (which flies seasonally to Frankfurt), Air Canada Express (which flies to Toronto), and Air Transat (which flies to Montreal).

Terminals

The airport’s single terminal opened in November 2019. The previous terminal on the south side of the airport has been closed. The new terminal has three concourses. Concourse A is the international concourse handling all international arrivals. Therefore, British Airways, Condor, Transat, Air Canada, and Copa use the concourse. Southwest, Alaska and American use Concourse B. Finally, United Delta, Spirit, Frontier, and JetBlue fly from Concourse C.

Location

Louis Armstrong International is actually located in the suburb of Kenner, Louisiana. It is about 15 miles west of the French Quarter. I-10 is the quickest route to and from the airport. US-61 is also an option, though it takes significantly wronger.

Most popular types of rental car

Convertibles - from $110 per day
Large cars - from $61 per day
Medium cars - from $63 per day
Vans - from $118 per day
Premium cars - from $64 per day
Small cars - from $62 per day
SUVs - from $62 per day

Car rental desks

All of the suppliers that are located at the airport have rental desks in the consolidated car rental facility. Unfortunately, this facility is located on the south side of the airport next to the old terminal. It, therefore, requires a shuttle to reach, taking about 15-20 minutes. Make sure to account for this time when returning to the airport. The desks are generally open all but a few hours in the middle of the night when no flights land at the airport.

To return your car to the facility, you must take Exit 23A from I-10 (one exit before the main exit for the terminal) and follow the Airport Access Road all the way to the facility.

Services and facilities

As the airport’s terminal is brand new, it offers all one would expect of a modern, major airport.

The airport offers free unlimited WiFi throughout the terminal. Charging stations can also be found throughout the terminal. For those who want to relax, a Delta Sky Club can be found near Concourse C. there will soon be another lounge, the Club MSY, and a Be Relax which offers spa services.

Hungry travelers can find everything from fast-food chains such as chick-fil-a and Panda Express to the restaurants of local celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse and John Folse. And yes, you can find a kiosk of the famous Cafe du Monde in the airport where you can have beignets and a cafe au lait.

Nearest gas station

The rental car facility is located on the south side of the airport, so the closest gas station is a Shell station on Airline Drive. If coming from I-10, you need to skip the Airport Access Road and continue to Airline Drive to reach it. From the station, take a left and there will be another entrance to the airport in 0.2 miles (roughly 300 meters).

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Airport info

Rating

6.5

Getting to the airport 6.8
Check-in and departures 7.5
Terminal facilities 6.6
Wi-Fi 6.1
Restaurants and car rental services 6.1
Lounge 6.1

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

IATA: MSY
ICAO: KMSY
Name: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Distance from city: 10 miles / 16.1 km

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.

Average rental costs per day at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

$51.39

January

$50.94

February

$53.89

March

$55.69

April

$52.78

May

$68.19

June

$56.93

July

$52.56

August

$53.90

September

$59.14

October

$62.13

November

$58.69

December

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is February — when rental costs average $50.94 per day. This is 10% cheaper than the yearly average and 25% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $68.19 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 7 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 5 days.

Average rental length at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

5

January

6

February

5

March

7

April

6

May

6

June

7

July

6

August

6

September

6

October

7

November

7

December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in February, while they are least likely to rent in in May.

Monthly searches at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average

57%

January

138%

February

98%

March

64%

April

50%

May

96%

June

138%

July

121%

August

100%

September

113%

October

112%

November

113%

December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers	GreenMotion, Thrifty, Dollar, Economy rent a car, Alamo
Popular car categories	Medium cars, Large cars, SUVs, Small cars
Lowest price	$61 per day
Cheapest supplier	Thrifty

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
GreenMotion	Nissan Versa	4	2	Medium cars
GreenMotion	Chrysler 200	4	4	Large cars
GreenMotion	Jeep Cherokee	4	3	SUVs
GreenMotion	Nissan Altima	4	1	Large cars
Economy rent a car	Toyota Yaris	4	1	Small cars
GreenMotion	Mercedes C Class	2	1	Premium cars
Thrifty	Ford Focus	3	2	Medium cars
Thrifty	Mazda 3	5	3	Large cars
Thrifty	Volkswagen Jetta	2	2	Large cars
Dollar	Volkswagen Jetta	2	2	Large cars

FAQ

How old do I have to be to rent a car in Louisiana?

You have to be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Louisiana, though the minimum age may be higher for some categories of vehicles.

Is there any additional cost if I am 21 years old?

All rental companies charge an additional fee for drivers under the age of 25. This is because younger drivers are seen as having a higher risk of accidents.

If I rent a car in New Orleans, can I drive to Texas or Mississippi?

Yes, no matter which company you rent from, you can travel to neighboring states.

Can I use my auto insurance to cover a rental car in New Orleans?

Yes, if you are a resident of the US or Canada, your rate will not include any coverage and you can either use your own auto insurance or purchase coverage at the rental desk.

Are there any tolls in the New Orleans area?

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is a toll bridge with tolls being collected on the southbound side (there are no tolls in the direction leaving New Orleans due to congestion).

Can I pay the toll for the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in cash?

Yes, there are physical toll booths on the southbound lanes at which you can pay with cash, though the rate is slightly higher.

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