Users' questions

Can you park on the street in New Orleans?

Can you park on the street in New Orleans?

On street parking is enforced from Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm. Short term meters allow 2 hours of maximum stay for $1.50 per hour. Long-term meters allow a maximum stay of up to 10 hours for $1.00 each hour. Be careful to check for prohibited parking in designated rush hour zones from 7 am – 9 am and 4 pm – 6 pm.

Where can I park overnight in New Orleans?

Top 10 Best overnight parking in New Orleans, LA

  • Clarke Garage- Public Parking. 0.7 mi.
  • Fulton Place Parking Garage. 1.5 mi.
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. 10.6 mi.
  • Premium Parking – P346.
  • Premium Parking – P145.
  • Palace Truck Stop & Game Room.
  • Premium Parking – P194.
  • Central Parking Systems Valet Divison.

Where do you park when visiting Bourbon Street?

The Best 10 Parking near Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA

  • Clarke Garage- Public Parking. 0.3 mi. Parking.
  • Basin St Station. 0.4 mi. Parking.
  • Omni Royal Orleans Hotel Parking. 0.2 mi. Parking.
  • Central Parking. 0.0 mi.
  • DH Holmes Garage. 0.0 mi.
  • Premium Parking – P352. 0.3 mi.
  • Premium Parking – P145. 0.0 mi.
  • Premium Parking – P194. 0.1 mi.

Is parking free downtown New Orleans?

Familiarity with parking rules in the city so you’ll know that free spot is actually free….Free Parking Holidays.

Parking Holiday Date
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan 18, 2021
Mardi Gras Day Feb 15, 2021
Memorial Day May 31, 2021
Independence Day Jul 05, 2021

Where can I park overnight at French Quarter?

Best overnight parking near French Quarter, New Orleans, LA

  • Clarke Garage- Public Parking. 0.7 mi. Parking.
  • Premium Parking – P346. 0.6 mi. Parking.
  • Premium Parking – P145. 0.4 mi. Parking.
  • Fulton Place Parking Garage. 1.1 mi. Parking.
  • Premium Parking – P194. 0.4 mi. Parking.
  • Premium Parking – P296. 0.6 mi. Parking.

Is it legal to drink on the street in New Orleans?

New Orleans Municipal Code Sec. 54-404 allows anyone to carry an open container of alcohol in the New Orleans French Quarter on the public streets, sidewalks, parks, or public rights-of-way as long as the container is not an opened glass container. Open containers of alcohol are illegal in vehicles even in New Orleans.

How much is street parking in New Orleans?

Metered Parking Meter Rates: French Quarter, Marigny, Central Business District and Warehouse District – $3/hour. Other areas of New Orleans – $2/hour.

Are there any parking problems in New Orleans?

Roughly two categories of people can face parking problems in New Orleans – tourists who are new to the city and residents who have trouble interpreting confusing parking signs. Our New Orleans parking page is meant to answer all your parking questions, whether its about lots, garages or on-street parking.

How much does it cost to Park in New Orleans?

Parking is anything but cheap in New Orleans. Hourly rates are between $5 and $12, with an average 24 hour rate of $21.00. You can save a bit by parking before 9 am (early bird rate) however you won’t be able to leave earlier than the preset hour (usually about 3 pm).

When to Park in New Orleans at rush hour?

Be careful to check for prohibited parking in designated rush hour zones from 7 am – 9 am and 4 pm – 6 pm. Parking rates and parking availability in New Orleans greatly depend on the neighborhood; you can check out the following maps for reference.

Is there parking in the French Quarter in New Orleans?

Photo by Bryan Dorrough. For the most part, parking on the streets of the French Quarter is a very bad proposition for visitors. Stringent parking control measures are in effect and meter limits are strictly enforced by dour and determined meter maids.