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How Much Does New Orleans Cost?

A complete daily budget breakdown for New Orleans, USA — from backpacker to luxury traveler.

Live pricing intelligence
$179 / night avg↓ 9% vs 4 weeks ago

New Orleans trending down. Holding may capture more savings.

Flight avg to New Orleans: $194 per person · pricing snapshot 2d ago

Weekend trip$9243 nights + 2 round-trip flights
Our hotel price index

Across the 241 destinations we track, New Orleans is the #79 most expensive for hotels — mid-priced on our index — at a median of $179/night.

Cheaper than Houston ($180) · Pricier than Aix-en-Provence ($175).

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Quick Budget Summary

Budget
$70
/day
$490 for 7 days
Mid-Range
$155
/day
$1,085 for 7 days
Luxury
$390
/day
$2,730 for 7 days

Current Hotel Prices

Daily Cost Breakdown

Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Luxury
Accommodation
$25
Hostels, guesthouses
$62
3-star hotels, Airbnb
$176
5-star hotels, boutiques
Food
$21
Street food, markets
$39
Casual restaurants
$78
Fine dining
Transport
$11
Public transit, walking
$23
Metro + occasional taxi
$59
Private transfers
Activities
$14
Free museums, parks
$31
Paid attractions, tours
$78
Private guides, VIP access
Total / Day
$70
$155
$390

Money-Saving Tips for New Orleans

  • Eat a proper po'boy at Parkway Bakery, beignets at Cafe Du Monde at 2am, and a muffuletta at Central Grocery
  • Frenchmen Street in the Marigny is where locals go for live jazz — far better than Bourbon Street
  • Take a streetcar on St. Charles Avenue through the Garden District for stunning antebellum mansions
  • Book ahead for Jazz Fest (late April/early May) — the city sells out months in advance
  • Visit during shoulder season (February to April, October to November) for the best balance of weather and prices
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