Cruise from New Orleans? So be prepared to shell out a chunk of change just for the privilege of parking in the port.
Exactly how much
money? The port
of New Orleans official
parking lots charging a whopping $ 16 per day. In other words, only cost $ 112
for a 7-day cruise parking.
Fortunately,
there are many ways that you can avoid paying these high parking fees-if you
only know a few simple tips.
If you are
traveling in the region, so you can take a taxi from the airport to the cruise
terminal boarding. Taxis charge flat to get to most places in the city to the
Airport (and vice versa). If take a taxi from there, expect to pay $ 33 for
access to the cruise terminal for one or two persons. If you live in the New Orleans area, then
you can also take a taxi or see if a friend can take you to the port.
Many people drive
to the city in the area-they have to Park somewhere. In this case, you can
still save money.
It is important
to remember that there is no reason to park in the parking lot of official port
is. For example, a company called New Orleans Parking offer cruise parking for
only $ 8 a day--half the price of the port. This car park is a few blocks from
the cruise terminal. A short walk will save you a ton of money.
Finally, there is
another way to save money on parking. If you are staying in New Orleans before or after your cruise,
don't forget that many hotels near the port offer free parking or reduced price
as an incentive for the guests. Because parking can cost more than $ 100, this
is a great gift that you can't miss.