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New Orleans Airport (MSY) Car Rental


Welcome to the car rental New Orleans Airport information page with information on New Orleans Airport car rental options, including which side do you drive on, transmission types, local New Orleans driving stress, licences, and more. You may also compare your New Orleans Airport car rental options and search for the best available New Orleans car rental rates in the search box below.


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New Orleans Airport Car Rental Desk Locations

There are numerous New Orleans Airport car rental agencies with offices on-site.

 

All New Orleans Airport rental car companies are housed in the Consolidated Rental Car Facility:

  • The facility is walking distance, so no shuttle service is available.
  • Walk to the West Terminal Baggage Claim (carousels 12-14), exit the terminal building, turn right proceed to the covered walkway, which will take you to the customer service building. 
  • Passengers with special needs should contact MVI Field Services at (615) 318-3108.

 

When returning your car, you may drop off any extra luggage with your fellow travelers curbside at the main terminal, then return your car (this just saves a bit of bag rolling when walking back to the terminal). 


New Orleans Airport Car Rental Companies

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty


New Orleans Driving Information


 
Driving is on the right side of the road.


 
All New Orleans Airport rental cars are automatic transmission.


 
Your local drivers' licence is required.


An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).


 
New Orleans Driving Stress Level: 3/10

Driving around New Orleans is relatively easy though anticipate some congestion during peak hours downtown.


 


New Orleans Airport Car Rental Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com recommends a New Orleans Airport car rental.

Renting a car makes sense if you are staying in the New Orleans area for a few days or plan to commute around Louisiana.



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Last Updated: 22 Aug 2023