Taxi Information for New Orleans, LA (as of Mar 7, 2024)
Fare Rates
Metered Rates
$3.50 initial charge
$2.00 for each additional mile
$0.25 for every 40 seconds of waiting time
Additional Charges
$1.00 each additional passenger
A fixed rate of $33 (one to two people) is charged from the airport to most areas of New Orleans. For parties of more than two, the fare is $14 per person.
During peak visitor times (including Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest) taxi rates are $5 per person or the meter rate, whichever is greater.