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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

5 days in New Orleans

Jazz, Creole food and one big party. Here's how to spend 5 days in New Orleans: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days New Orleans trip is March, April and October. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
March, April, October
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 5 days New Orleans itinerary, day by day

1

Day 1

09:00
New Orleans Public Library~$5
The New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) is the public library of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Succeeding earlier libraries in the city, it opened in 1897. Three
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Local food tour of New Orleans~$25
Taste the signature dishes of New Orleans.
2

Day 2

09:00
New Orleans Public Library~$5
The New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) is the public library of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Succeeding earlier libraries in the city, it opened in 1897. Three
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Local food tour of New Orleans~$25
Taste the signature dishes of New Orleans.
3

Day 3

09:00
New Orleans Public Library~$5
The New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) is the public library of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Succeeding earlier libraries in the city, it opened in 1897. Three
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Local food tour of New Orleans~$25
Taste the signature dishes of New Orleans.
4

Day 4

09:00
New Orleans Public Library~$5
The New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) is the public library of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Succeeding earlier libraries in the city, it opened in 1897. Three
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Local food tour of New Orleans~$25
Taste the signature dishes of New Orleans.
5

Day 5

09:00
New Orleans Public Library~$5
The New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) is the public library of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Succeeding earlier libraries in the city, it opened in 1897. Three
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Local food tour of New Orleans~$25
Taste the signature dishes of New Orleans.

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What 5 days in New Orleans costs

What this trip costs

$1,380
Flights$45033%
Stay$27020%
Activities$21015%
Food$22516%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$604%
Buffer$755%
$276/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in New Orleans: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for New Orleans?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore New Orleans, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in New Orleans?+

Start with New Orleans Public Library, Central market & street-food lunch and Local food tour of New Orleans. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in New Orleans cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit New Orleans?+

The best months to visit New Orleans are March, April, October and November, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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