# How much should I expect to pay for a 40min cab ride in New Orleans? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [August 21, 2004, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-i-expect-to-pay-for-a-40min-cab-ride-in-new-orleans/260909 "2004-08-21T23:59:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Black\_Train\_Song](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4da419/32.png) [@Black\_Train\_Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Black_Train_Song)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2004, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-i-expect-to-pay-for-a-40min-cab-ride-in-new-orleans/260909/1 "2004-08-21T23:59:16Z")
We’re Flying into NO on monday and going to the cruise terminals aprox 16 miles from the airport. Anyone have an idea how much that could possibly cost for a cab ride? I was going to reserve a “shuttle” but tickets were something like 40 dollars per person (we’re bringing 2 kids too) so I’m sure a cab will be chaeper. Also, keeping in mind that we’ll have tons of luggage, we have almost the whole day to blow in NO. Anything I should not miss? Thanks. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Harriet\_the\_Spry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e56c9b/32.png) [@Harriet\_the\_Spry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harriet_the_Spry)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2004, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-i-expect-to-pay-for-a-40min-cab-ride-in-new-orleans/260909/2 "2004-08-22T00:06:01Z")
I remember New Orleans having a flat rate for fares from the airport. It was $18 when I was there about 15 years ago, based on this site it’s $24 (up to 2 passengers w/ $10 per additional passenger.) Not sure if they’ll count the kids in that. Probably. [http://new-orleans.travelape.com/travel/new-orleans-taxicab-guide/](http://new-orleans.travelape.com/travel/new-orleans-taxicab-guide/) As far a what to do, I would recommend focusing on having just one really delicious meal. That way you won’t be stressing out. It’s a tough city to get your bearings in in a short time, and it’s not the kind of place you can leave any luggage unattended. If you have time or appetite only for a snack, not a meal, I recommend coffee and beignets (sugar covered doughnuts) at Cafe du Monde. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Long\_Road](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@The\_Long\_Road](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Long_Road)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2004, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-i-expect-to-pay-for-a-40min-cab-ride-in-new-orleans/260909/3 "2004-08-22T00:26:29Z")
Cafe Du Monde is outdoors and it will be a good 90 degrees with 100% humidity. Try Cafe Beignet at 1031 Decatur St right up the road. While not exactly close to the terminal, it’s not very far. Your best bet is to call a few cab companies and get prices. You pay extra when getting a cab at the airport. ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2004, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-i-expect-to-pay-for-a-40min-cab-ride-in-new-orleans/260909/4 "2004-08-22T00:41:37Z")
As long as nothing has changed in the last year or so, it’s actually a fixed fare. If you send me an e-mail, I can give you a few numbers for reliable drivers. ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2004, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-i-expect-to-pay-for-a-40min-cab-ride-in-new-orleans/260909/5 "2004-08-22T00:43:26Z")
As for what not to miss, the [aquarium](http://www.auduboninstitute.org/aoa/) is very, very cool - especially with small ones ---
**Author:** ![Black\_Train\_Song](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4da419/32.png) [@Black\_Train\_Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Black_Train_Song)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2004, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-i-expect-to-pay-for-a-40min-cab-ride-in-new-orleans/260909/6 "2004-08-22T12:20:10Z")
Thanks for the responses guys (or gals). It looks like the worse case scenario is that I’ll pay much less than the shuttle. I was worried about spending all my cash on cab fare. :eek: Thanks again.