By Air:
New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong International Airport which is located in the suburb of Kenner. Hurricane Katrina had a severe impact on the airport in 2005 but by 2006 the aiport had regained almost 75% of its pre-hurricane flights. Over the years, additional flights have been added and there are now several flights to and from European cities making New Orleans even more accessible for tourists across the Atlantic.Getting into the City Centre from the Airport is relatively easy. Many of the major hotels have shuttle bus services and even if you are not staying at these hotels it is often best value to hop on and pay for the ride if your hotel is close to the final destination.There is a public bus from the airport to Loyola Avenue in the New Orleans Central Business District. Just be careful to remember that the stop is a good walk from the luggage reclaim so you'll probably have to ask at an information desk to find it.
By Train:
New Orleans' train station can be found at 1001 Loyola Avenue, by the edge of the Central Business District. The station is within walking distance of the Super Dome. Amtrak have three services that pass through New Orleans. They are City of New Orleans, Crescent and the Sunset Limited. Find more information on Amtrak's website.
By Car:
New Orleans sits south of Lake Pontchartrain and north of the Mississippi River. The Pontchartrain Expressway runs south from I-10 and by the Convention Center before turning into the Crescent City Connection Toll Bridge which crosses the Mississippi River. Driving in New Orleans can be very confusing. Especially in the French Quarter. In fact, renting a car in New Orleans is not necessary if you are planning to stay in the French Quarter since most attractions are within walking distance of the hotels and there is great public transportation. If you do drive, be prepared for the French Quarter's narrow and one-way streets. Parking can be hard to come by, especially on the weekends and during events. Parking violations will result in a fine. You can rent a car from the following website: http://www.holidaycars.com/
By Street Car:
The St. Charles Avenue streetcars run the six and a half mile stretch between Canal Street and the Riverbend seven days per week until midnight. There are dozens of stops along the route, with streetcars arriving every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on weekends. The main boarding point is at Carondelet at the intersection of Canal Street ($1.25/ride). Passengers can transfer for free to the RTA buses at the end of St. Charles Avenue for the ride down South Carrollton Avenue to South Claiborne Avenue For more information on street cars in New Orleans, visit: http://www.neworleansonline.com/