Louisiana car hire

The American Deep South is a place of music, dance, fun, food and a little bit of mystery. Louisiana, with its eclectic mix of different cultures, is one of the world’s true melting pots. Rent a car in Louisiana and you can’t fail to be delighted by the things you’ll see.

Language: English | Currency: US Dollar ($) | Avg. Flight time: 9 hrs 20 mins

With cheap car hire, Louisiana opens up a world of possibilities...

Louisiana has lots to offer to tourists, in particular a wide range of museums such as the New Orleans school of glass works, the national D-Day museum and the Louisiana State Cotton Museum. The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is a must see as it spreads over several Louisiana towns. It is essential to find good car rental in Louisiana – by arranging the use of a hire car you will not be restricted in what you can do.

Eating in Louisiana is a delicious culinary adventure. Spanning centuries, food is part of the culture in Louisiana. Whether you're having pork boudin in Lafayette, savoury meat pies in Natchitoches, or Oysters Rockefeller in the French Quarter, you are sampling the rich mix of Louisiana's culinary heritage.

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate, with long, hot, humid summers and short, mild winters. Summer can be very hot, so it is advisable to keep bottled water in your hire car all year round to prevent dehydration in the event of a breakdown.

The main Louisiana airport is situated in New Orleans and called the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport. Car hire is a must if you wish to visit each of the surrounding cities in turn. Give yourself more dollars to spend on gumbo and jambalaya by pre-booking Louisiana car rental via TravelSupermarket. We’ll find you the best deal that will allow you to collect your vehicle from your destination airport or one of several downtown locations.

The distinct character of New Orleans, the riverboats of Shreveport, or the saucy side of Avery Island? Join the party in Louisiana...

Car hire in Louisiana is a good idea if you wish to explore the vast Plantation Country where small towns lure visitors with historic sites, heritage museums, antique shops and art galleries. With the area being so sparse, car rental is really the only feasible way to get around easily.

When you make a list of all the unique things Louisiana has to offer visitors, you quickly see the long-lasting influences of the French, Spanish and African past preserved through architecture, music and food. It is not an accident that Louisiana lives by the phrase "laissez les bon temps rouler". Let yourself get lost in the traditions passed down from generation to generation.

At the top of most lists of places to visit in Louisiana you’ll probably find the French Quarter of New Orleans. The streets are full of character formed in a place that has, over the centuries, become a melting pot of European, Caribbean and African influences. Everywhere you go in this unique part of America seems to have a backdrop of music and dancing.

Another great destination with a difference is Avery Island – about a two-hour drive west of New Orleans. Here, in this remarkably scenic setting, you’ll find the home of Tabasco Sauce. You can watch the manufacturing process (a curiously fascinating experience) from chilli plant to bottle.

Of course, no visit to Louisiana would be complete without a trip on a riverboat. Why not spice up your experience by heading to Shreveport – less than a two-hour drive north west of Alexandria – and hopping aboard a riverboat casino? Bon voyage!

Fair fuel policy

A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.

No hidden fees

All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.