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Taxi from MSY to French Quarter

The taxi ride from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to French Quarter covers roughly 23.7 km of driving in 57 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). This corridor has a regulator-published flat fare ($36.00) that replaces meter ticks for licensed taxis when both endpoints match the official definition. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
15 mi
Free-flow time
57m
Typical taxi (band)
$36.00 – $39.60
Median estimate
$36.00
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Pickup and destination are pre-filled from official coordinates. Edit either field if your hotel or terminal differs - the regulated flat key is sent only while both pins still match this page.

MSY → French Quarter

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FAQ

MSY taxi questions

How much is a taxi from MSY to French Quarter?
The regulated flat fare for this airport pairing is $36.00 before tip (source: City of New Orleans Bureau of Taxicabs and For-Hire Vehicles). If no flat applies to your exact destination, expect roughly $36.00–$39.60 on the meter depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from MSY?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed New Orleans’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at MSY?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do New Orleans taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in New Orleans. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for City of New Orleans Bureau of Taxicabs and For-Hire Vehicles.
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses City of New Orleans Bureau of Taxicabs and For-Hire Vehicles’s published sheet last verified 2026-04-05.

Sources & verification

Primary source

City of New Orleans Bureau of Taxicabs and For-Hire Vehicles

Last verified
April 5, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

Editorial notes

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