Car Rental - Metairie

 

Rent a car in Metairie and you’ll find yourself in a lush and laid-back spot, close to the center of New Orleans and enjoying a scenic position on the idyllic banks of Lake Pontchartrain.

Our Hertz Metairie car rental pick-up location is easy to find. Positioned centrally on Veteran’s Memorial Boulevard, it’s easily accessible from I10. Once you’ve picked up your Metairie rental car, you’re free to explore the attractions in the local area, from Royal Street to Lafreniere Park, or head further afield into historic New Orleans.

We have the perfect kind of vehicle for every vacation in our diverse fleet. Choose spacious SUVs for those family vacations or think sleek cabriolets and sedans for business car rental and romantic getaways.

Rent a car in Metairie and discover one of Louisiana’s coolest and most relaxed neighborhoods, with all the sights of New Orleans directly on your doorstep.

Metairie Locations

A Quick Guide to Metairie

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La Salle Park

6600 Airline Drive, LA 70003

La Salle Park offers a breath of fresh air in the center of Metairie. Peaceful trails and a nature boardwalk lead through the parkland, and there’s also a public baseball quadraplex to enjoy.

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Louisiana Steam Train Association

1501 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121

Located in nearby Jefferson less than a five-minute drive away when you rent a car from Metairie, the Louisiana Steam Train Association delves deep into the area’s railroading history. Get up close to the SP-745, a 70-year-old steam train that has been lovingly restored over the years.

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Lafreniere Park

3000 Downs Boulevard, LA 70003

This lush and pristine park stretches out over 155 acres and is a haven for local wildlife. Enjoy a game on the 18-hole disc golf course, discover the 20-acre lagoon or stay active on the jogging trails.

New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway

3838 North Causeway Boulevard, LA 70002

This hotel is conveniently located on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, in the hub of Metairie’s business district and just a stone’s throw from downtown New Orleans. Rooms are spacious and refined, and the on-site pool and sauna are the perfect places to relax. On-site parking including valet parking is available for your Metairie rental car for a daily fee.

Sheraton Metairie

Four, Galleria Boulevard, LA 70001

This four-star hotel combines business-minded amenities with cozy comfort. Think high-speed Wi-Fi and four flexible meeting spaces, as well as a rooftop pool and on-site restaurant Zuby’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy complimentary on-site parking for your Metairie rental car during your stay.

Fairfield Inn & Suites

2710 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002

Offering direct access to I-10, this modern hotel is a convenient choice whether you’re in town on business or looking to explore the sights of the Big Easy. Suites have kitchen facilities, making them ideal for longer stays. Guests can also access free parking on-site, so you’ll always have somewhere to leave your Metairie rental car whenever you fancy exploring on foot.

Station 6

105 Metairie-Hammond Highway, LA 70005

It’s tricky to pick the best spot for oysters in Metairie, but we’re sure Station 6 is up there. Offering both a cozy indoor dining room and sun-soaked patio, this laid-back spot serves up freshly caught seafood from blackened gulf fish to oysters straight from the Louisiana Gulf.

Vincent’s

4411 Chastant Street, LA 70006

Italian comfort food? Coming right up. At Vincent’s, you can expect to find charming, old-world decor, passionate service and dishes that pay homage to the culinary heritage of Sicily. Don’t miss the seafood-stuffed pork chop.

Zea Rotisserie & Bar

4450 Veterans Boulevard, LA 70006

Whether you’re in the mood for Hawaiian rotisserie chicken served with sweet pineapple and garlic, or Thai ribs infused with sticky ginger, follow your taste buds to Zea. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the portions plentiful.

Driving In and Around Metairie

  • Three Lakeway (70002) is a covered parking lot open 24/7, charging hourly. It’s located within easy access of Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
  • Magnolia Shopping Center (70003) offers free parking for your Metairie rental car for two hours in the city center and is open 24/7.
  • Elmwood Shopping Center (70123) is home to over 5,000 spaces, open 24/7, and offers free parking for two hours.

 

  • Interstate 10 (I-10) is a cross-country highway, connecting Metairie to Baton Rouge in the west and New Orleans in the east.
  • Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, also known as ‘The Causeway’, is a set of two bridges stretching across Lake Pontchartrain from Metairie to Mandeville.
  • US Route 90 (US-90) is a major east-to-west highway running through southern Louisiana, skirting the edges of Metairie.

 

How to Get From car rental in Metairie to New Orleans

It takes around 15 minutes to drive the 8 miles from car rental in Metairie to New Orleans.

  1. From North Causeway Boulevard, drive east on I-10.
  2. Follow I-10 East.
  3. Take exit 234b from I-10 to enter New Orleans.

 

How to Get From car rental in Metairie to Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is just over a one-hour drive when you rent a car from Metairie. Drive west on I-10 and take exit 1B to arrive in central Baton Rouge.