Let’s face it — parking for your cruise can be expensive. The Port of New Orleans charges $25 per day. And while there are some cheaper options for parking, there aren’t many independent lots in the city.
However, that doesn’t you have to shell out hundreds of dollars to park for your trip. In fact, many hotels in the area offer free or discounted parking during your cruise, as long as you stay at least one night with them. That’s a great deal if you plan to be in the area anyway.
Below, we’ve rounded up many of the most prominent hotels to offer parking packages while you cruise.
Given the number of hotels in the area (there are nearly 100 within a mile of the cruise port alone), this is by no means a list of every New Orleans hotel to offer park and cruise packages. If you find another hotel you’d like to stay, it’s worth a call to see if they offer parking during the cruise.
One thing to note is that the cruise port sits right near the popular French Quarter and entertainment district. While there are lots of hotels here, only a few offer cruise parking as space is at a premium. Instead, many of the hotels with parking sit farther from the ships.
For the sake of simplicity, we’ve left off hotels that offer discounts on parking, but that are still higher-priced than independent parking lots. (For example, some hotels in the port area offer 50% off parking for cruise guests, but it still comes in at more than $20 a night.)
More Hotel Ideas: You can also click here to see hotels with shuttles to the New Orleans cruise port or see hotels in the port area.
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New Orleans Hotels With Cruise Parking
Click on each hotel name to read reviews and see pricing. For hotels that offer parking through a package, you may have to book through the hotel website.
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Perhaps the closest hotel to the cruise port with parking, this Hampton Inn puts you just across the convention center from your cruise ship. While parking isn’t free, they offer a “Cruise Parking Package.” With this deal, you can get parking during your cruise for $17 a night. That’s $8 per night less than what’s charge at the nearby cruise terminal. You can also just park for $20 a night without the package.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 0.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter
Wyndham offers close accommodations to the cruise port, at just a mile away. With their “Park & Cruise” package, you’ll have a one-night stay plus up to 7 days of parking with the hotel. A recent search showed the parking package at $70 more than the base nightly rate, so on a week’s cruise you’ll save about 60% off the cost of parking at the port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 1.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Maison St. Charles
This hotel is located close to the port and the national WWII museum. Parking is normally a charge, but book their “Park & Cruise” package and you can park in their secured lot for up to seven nights. After that, it’s $15 per night. People looking for a spot that has the classic New Orleans architecture and feel will prefer a hotel like this one versus more contemporary styles elsewhere.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 1.5 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Federal City Inn & Suites
Federal City sits across the Mississippi River near Algiers Point and just a couple of miles from where the cruise ships dock. According to its website, you can “park your car at the hotel during the cruise, included at no additional charge with your pre- and post-cruise stay.” Rates are relatively affordable and the hotel gets good reviews.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 2 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Holiday Inn-Downtown Superdome
This hotel is located roughly a mile from the port (as the crow flies), near the Superdome. Their “PARK & CRUISE” package includes up to eight nights of parking in an indoor parking garage a prime spot in the French Quarter. Meanwhile, the cost was only about $65 more than the base rate, making it a great deal considering parking for a week at the port runs $175.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 2.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Homewood Suites West Bank/Gretna
Homewood Suites offers some of the highest ratings of any hotel near the cruise port. While you aren’t in the middle of the French Quarter, you can get an affordable stay and you are just a short distance away. Best off all, they allow you to leave your car for free (just let them know you’ll leave your car when you arrive). You will need to arrange your own transportation to and from the port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 3.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Holiday Inn West Bank
This hotel is distinctive for its circular tower shape and its location on the opposite side of the river from the cruise terminals. In fact, if you have an upper floor room facing the port, you’ll be able to see your ship on cruise day. The “STAY PARK CRUISE” parking package gives you parking during your cruise for up to eight days (additional days are $10 per day). No port transportation is provided with the park and cruise package, but it’s a short taxi or Uber/Lyft to the port. Rates for the parking package are roughly $50 more per night than the base rate, giving you a big discount over parking at the port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 4 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Courtyard Marriott New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
Located just across the river from the cruise port, this hotel is right next to the Holiday Inn West Bank. It’s fairly new and situated right next to the freeway, making getting to the port a breeze. It’s also near a shopping mall should you need any last-minute items for your cruise. The hotel lets passengers leave their car for $10 per night during the cruise (just let them know at check-in). You will need to arrange transportation back and forth between the hotel and the ship.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 4 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Hampton Inn & Suites Harvey/New Orleans West Bank
This Hampton Inn sits south of New Orleans, about a 15-minute ride to the cruise ship. But it also offers one of the best deals for parking. We called and they allow you to park your car for $10 per night while you cruise if you stay the night before. In addition, they have a third-party shuttle to the cruise port for just $10 per person. All you need to do is let the staff know at check-in that you’d like to leave your car.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 7 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
TownePlace Suites by Marriott New Orleans Harvey/West Bank
This hotel sits in a group of spots in the Harvey area, including the Hampton Inn mentioned above. Many of these hotels offer cruise parking packages and have high ratings. TownePlace Suites is relatively new with a pool and tucked back from the road. We called the hotel and parking is free, just let the front desk know you’d like to leave the car. You will need to arrange transportation to/from the port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 8 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Best Western Plus West Bank
If you want a taste of New Orleans without the price or hassle of staying in the busy French Quarter, this might be it. It’s relatively simple accommodations but built with an inner courtyard that’s reminiscent of older hotels. Inside the courtyard is the pool and even wrought-iron balcony railings that would look right at home on Bourbon Street. The hotel offers a “Cruise Park and Stay” deal with parking included for 7 nights (extra nights are $10 each), breakfast, and a one-way shuttle to the port. You will need to find a ride back to your car.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 8 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Residence Inn New Orleans Metairie
If you’re wanting to stay in the heart of the French Quarter and walk from bar to bar, this isn’t your top choice. If you simply want somewhere highly-rated and affordable, it’s a great option. It was recently renovated and earns high reviews. When we called the hotel, we were told that parking is free during your cruise, but there was no transportation to the port. An Uber or Lyft would be under $20 each way.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 8.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Hampton Inn Metairie
With Hampton Inn, you know that you’ll get an affordable place that’s comfortable and welcoming. That’s the case for this Hampton Inn in Metairie. Still about nine miles from the port, it’s ideal if you simply want somewhere comfortable and clean to sleep and don’t have to be in the middle of the action. They offer a “Park, Stay and Go” deal that includes up to a week of parking. It’s designed for guests flying out of the airport, but there is no rule that you can’t use to cruise instead. Also, keep in mind there there is no transport to the cruise terminal.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 9 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Ramada Metairie
This hotel a few miles from the port, and not near as luxe as many of the hotels in the French Quarter. However, it’s a serviceable and relatively cheap place to stay, providing an option for those not wanting to pay higher prices elsewhere. You can park for free (just let the front desk know) but you’ll need an Uber/Lyft or cab to the port on cruise day.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 9 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
TownePlace Suites New Orleans Metairie
Located in a shopping area, this isn’t really a spot to be if you’re in New Orleans to sightsee, but it’s great if you want restaurants and things to do nearby. The hotel gets good reviews and for cruises, it has a “Cruise Package” that’s a good deal. Book this rate (which is the same cost as the regular rate) and you get free parking during your cruise. From here you are about 10 miles to the cruise port and an Uber/Lyft can get you there in about 25 minutes.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 10 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Hilton New Orleans Airport
One spot to find parking for your cruise is with hotels near the airport. These hotels cater to people flying out with parking offers, but there is no rule you can’t use them for a cruise. In this case, the highly rated Hilton New Orleans Airport has a “Park, Stay and Go” deal that includes parking for up to 7 nights. It’s priced at $50 over the base nightly right, meaning you save considerably versus parking at the port. You will need to arrange transportation between the hotel and cruise port.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 13.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Holiday Inn New Orleans Airport North
Another hotel situated near the airport, this spot has a “Cruise N Park” deal for passengers. With the deal, which costs about $40 more than the base room rate, you get parking for up to 10 days. In addition, breakfast is also included. (You’ll need to arrange transportation to the cruise terminal and back.)
You are a considerable distance from the port, but the hotel is highly rated and the parking offer would save you roughly $100 off parking at the port.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 14.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get to the cruise port if the hotel doesn’t offer a ride?
You’ll notice that many hotels on our list don’t offer a transportation to the cruise terminals. No worries. You can call an Uber or a Lyft, or a local taxi. For most hotels on our list, it will cost about $15-$20 to get to the terminals. Considering how much you can save on parking, that’s a small price to pay.
Why don’t hotels closer to the cruise port offer parking?
In a perfect world, there would be a ton of hotels right next to the port that offer cruise parking. In reality, the port is right near the French Quarter where parking is at a premium. Many hotels in this area charge upwards of $30-40 in parking for their guests each night. At that price, it’s much cheaper just to park at the port.
What about New Orleans hotels with airport and cruise shuttles?
If you want a hotel with a shuttle to the cruise terminal and that can pick you up from the airport, we have you covered. Our list of New Orleans hotels with cruise shuttles can be found here.
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Strangely enough, the Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter raised the price $168 from their website when I called to confirm the parking. At that rate, I’ll just park at the terminal. Looks like I’ll be scrapping my Wyndham rewards points if they are going to be lying that blatantly.
The federal city inn and suites allows free parking if you stay the night before your cruise
I just called the Wyndham to check on extended parking at the Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter on 124 Royal St. I was told they do not offer extended parking at that location.
According to their website (https://www.wyndhamfrenchquarter.com/special-offers) they have a Park & Cruise package that says:
“Set sail from French Quarter and enjoy 7 days of free parking! Book our Park & Cruise Package, stay the night and we’ll keep your car safe with 7 days worth of parking included in your rate.”
The Courtyard Marriott Gretna New Orleans does not allow “Park and cruise”. We are staying there one night then it’s $10 per day to park your car there during your cruise. This is a very misleading advertisement.
So it’s $10 per day? The port charges $20-22 per day. You’re saving about 50% on your parking. That’s a great deal.
Yes, after a couple of phone calls I just found out the same thing. I wish I had read your comment first, because prior to calling I spent 30 minutes looking for the info on their website.
Thanks for letting us know. We just called the hotel and updated the section. It’s $10 per day for parking and there is a $10 per person ride (third party) to the port. They have done away with their package deal.