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Is New Orleans a cheap town?

Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,290
edited June 2013 in The Porch
So, I'm talking with some friends about travelling to USA this fall and catch PJ at the same time. With them never releasing their tour schedule and a New York-date we are looking at New Orleans instead and Pjs festival gig ( :cry: ).

How is New Orleans? Is it a cheap town to live and eat in? Im guessing it's cheaper then NY ofc :)
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  • mookieb10mookieb10 Posts: 930
    Domestic flights to armstrong airport seem on the expensive. Quality hotels dont seem to be as abundant. Thats what i can gather so far. Hope it helps a little.
  • cmm6734cmm6734 Houston, TX Posts: 569
    It's cheap compared to some other major cities, but you have the tendency to party more while you are there, so you will spend more cash.

    I recommend trying to stay in the French Quarter, somewhere off Canal St. This will get you close to everything and you can take the bus to City Park for Voodoo. The hotels in this area will probably be expensive, but I think it will be worth it. I used to live there, so if you have any inquiries, let me know.
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  • Bogey ManBogey Man Newfoundland Posts: 118
    Definitely not cheap.

    I was there last year for Jazz Fest, so it was probably more expensive. I stayed off of Canal Street. I really enjoyed my time there. Great place to visit.

    Try one of the haunted tours through the old french quarter.
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  • guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    It's been a while so I'm not sure how "cheap" it is now but I will say this, New Orleans & Key West are the 2 best drinking towns in the US. Much better than NY, Boston or Chicago. The food there is top notch also :thumbup: .
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  • PJArtistPJArtist New Orleans Posts: 542
    Definitely cheaper than most places. Come on down you'll have a great time!
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  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,904
    Cheaper than NYC, and the city is a lot of fun
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  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    Dirty, humid, somewhat dangerous but there's no city in the USA like it. Food is amazing, people are friendly, the city is dominated by music and art. When i'm looking at the buildings and architecture it's the only city in America where I feel like i'm in Europe. It seems to be a lot less expensive than LA or NYC, i can tell you that. Most major cities are the same. Parking, etc.
  • Alpine BoundAlpine Bound Posts: 1,809
    It's a really cheap city, especially compared to NYC/Chicago. Most bars on Bourbon Street have 2 for 1 happy specials. You can get drunk for next to nothing ;)

    Great city, unique vibe, would definitely recommend!
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,290
    Spiritual_Chaos wrote:
    So, I'm talking with some friends about travelling to USA this fall and catch PJ at the same time. With them never releasing their tour schedule and a New York-date we are looking at New Orleans instead and Pjs festival gig ( :cry: ).

    How is New Orleans? Is it a cheap town to live and eat in? Im guessing it's cheaper then NY ofc :)

    if you like to drink eat party, and also really dig live music, then there is no city like NOLA
    IMO it's better than NYC&LA&Chicago combined

    there is cheap food and drinks but i wouldn't travel from sweden to go to that town on the cheap.

    name your own price on priceline, for hotels. anywhere in the french quarter

    the swamp tour is pretty cool to check out as well
  • toridaniothtoridanioth West Seattle Posts: 132
    Drinks are cheap in the French Quarter and there is usually a deal if you buy more than one- unless you are going to the Voodoo festival- then everything is expensive inside the festival. Food, while divine is also pricy.
    If you plan on going to one of the famous restaurants I would recommend making a reservation unless you don't mind waiting- especilly if you are in a group of 4 or more.
    And the earlier you get to Cafe Du Monde- the better.
    Use the trolley when you can- it is way cheaper than cabs- and more fun.
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  • julieooliernjulieooliern Posts: 1,185
    That’s about right. Changes by the minute
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