Louis Armstrong Airport to New Orleans: Private Car Transfer

Skip the taxi line at MSY. A driver meets you at baggage claim

You arrive at MSY, call your driver, and get picked up at baggage claim without arranging anything else. A sedan, minivan, or SUV takes you straight to your New Orleans or Kenner hotel on a fixed price per person, with one hour of waiting time included and your driver's number on your voucher before you land.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private transfer from airport to hotel

• Arrive at Louis Armstrong Airport
• Retrieve all luggage
• Meet driver at baggage claim
• Call driver if not found
• Settle into vehicle
• Travel to New Orleans or Kenner accommodation

The experience

You clear customs, grab your bags, and there's someone holding a sign with your name on it. That's the whole transaction. No scanning for a taxi rank, no negotiating a fare with a stranger, no wondering if you're getting overcharged because you just landed. A private car transfer from Louis Armstrong Airport to your New Orleans or Kenner hotel removes all three problems at once, and the price is locked in before you book.

When you land at MSY, your driver is already waiting at the baggage claim area. If for some reason you don't spot them right away, you call the number on your voucher and they arrive within minutes. You settle into a sedan, minivan, or SUV depending on how many people are traveling, and then it's a straight shot to your accommodation: no detours, no surprises. The driver handles the route. You handle the jet lag. Traffic and time of day will shift how long the drive takes, but that's the only variable once you're in the car.

The booking itself is simple. You give your flight details, your hotel address, and your party size when you reserve, and you get a confirmation with your driver's phone number instantly. That's it. One hour of waiting time is included after you land, so if your flight is delayed or you're slow through immigration, you're covered. After that, waiting time does cost extra, but most people don't hit that. The price is per person (three people fit in a sedan, five in a minivan or SUV), so if you're traveling solo it costs more than splitting a ride, but you're not sharing with strangers and you're not waiting for anyone else to show up.

Luggage is one suitcase and one small carry-on per person. Oversized stuff like golf clubs or surfboards needs approval beforehand. Child seats are required by law for kids 8 and under, but the supplier doesn't provide them, so bring your own or rent one locally. Credit cards work fine, no cash required, and you get a receipt if you ask for one.

What’s included

Your transfer includes one-way private transportation from Louis Armstrong Airport to your New Orleans or Kenner accommodation, all taxes, fuel surcharges, and one hour of waiting time after you land. The driver meets you at baggage claim with a name sign, and you receive a voucher with the driver's phone number before departure.

Options for this experience

12 options

MSY to Metarie in a sedanUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeSedan for up to 3 passengers; pickup is included

MSY to Kenner in a sedanUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeSedan for up to 3 passengers: a private transfer in a 3-passenger sedan from Louis Armstrong International Airport to Kenner, LA; pickup is included

New Orleans Sedan from MSY to DTUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeSedan for up to 3 passengers: a private transfer in a 3-passenger sedan from Louis Armstrong International Airport to downtown New Orleans; pickup is included

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MSY to Slidell in a sedanUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeSedan for up to 3 passengers; pickup is included

New Orleans DT from MSY by SUVUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeSUV for up to 5 passengers: a private transfer in a 5-passenger SUV from Louis Armstrong International Airport to downtown New Orleans; includes pickup

MSY to DT New Orleans in a minivanUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeMinivan for up to 5 passengers: a private transfer in a 5-passenger minivan from Louis Armstrong International Airport to downtown New Orleans; pickup is included

Kenner from MSY by minivanUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeMinivan for up to 5 passengers: a private transfer in a 5-passenger minivan from Louis Armstrong International Airport to Kenner, LA; includes pickup

Kenner from MSY by SUVUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeSUV for up to 5 passengers: a private transfer in a 5-passenger SUV from Louis Armstrong International Airport to Kenner, LA; pickup is included

Metarie from MSY by minivanUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeMinivan for up to 5 passengers; includes pickup

Metarie from MSY by SUVUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeSUV for up to 5 passengers; pickup is included

Slidell from MSY by minivanUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeMinivan for up to 5 passengers; includes pickup

Slidell from MSY by SUVUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeSUV for up to 5 passengers; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Carmel Car & Limousine Service

Is this one for you?Book this if you land at MSY and want to reach your hotel without arranging a taxi, negotiating a fare, or waiting for a shared shuttle: the fixed price and advance confirmation mean you know exactly what you're paying and who's picking you up.

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Top questions

What happens if I don't see my driver at baggage claim?

Call the phone number on your voucher and your driver will arrive within minutes.

How much luggage can I bring?

One suitcase and one small carry-on bag per person. Oversized items like golf clubs or surfboards need approval from the operator before your trip.

Is waiting time included if my flight is delayed?

Yes, one hour of waiting time is included after you land. Waiting beyond that incurs an additional charge.

Do I need to bring a child seat?

Child seats are required by law for children 8 and under, but the supplier does not provide them. You'll need to bring your own or arrange a rental locally.

Can I pay with a credit card?

Yes, major credit cards are accepted. Cash is not required.

How long does the transfer take?

Duration depends on traffic and time of day. The exact time will be confirmed once you book.

What size vehicle will I get?

A sedan fits three passengers, a minivan or SUV fits five. The vehicle size is based on your party size at booking.

Is the price per person or per car?

Price is per person, based on three passengers per sedan, five per minivan or SUV.