New Orleans - Getting Around
Public Transport
The New Orleans streetcar system is the oldest in the USA and an attraction in its own right. There are two lines - one that runs along the Mississippi riverfront and the St Charles Line.
Buses run throughout the city. Tickets for both forms of transport are purchased upon boarding.
There is also a ferry service operated by Canal Street Ferry (tel: (225) 379 1177) between Canal Street and the suburb of Algiers on the other side of the river. The trip takes 10 minutes and leaves every half-hour. It is free for foot passengers. Tickets for vehicles are purchased upon boarding (exact change only). There are no toilet facilities or food or drink concessions available in the terminals or on the ferry.
Taxis
Driving in the City
Parking meters allow a maximum two-hour stay. Parking regulations are rigorously enforced with potentially steep fines. French Quarter parking lots are operated by Central Parking Corporation (tel: (504) 525 3191; website: www.parking.com), Downtown Parking Service, Inc. (tel: (504) 529 5708), Standard Parking Co. (tel: (504) 524 2919; www.standardparking.com), U-Park Systems (tel: (504) 585 1900; www.uparksystem.com) and hotel parking garages.
Car Hire
Bicycle Hire
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