Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ponchatoula travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ponchatoula

With a population of 6,559, Ponchatoula is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States.

When to visit Ponchatoula

Ponchatoula in July
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ponchatoula in July
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ponchatoula

Plane

Although Ponchatoula doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 33 miles from Ponchatoula. The shortest flight to Ponchatoula from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ponchatoula.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Houston, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 360 miles and will cost you around $145. From Montgomery, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 385 miles.

Plane

Although Ponchatoula doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 33 miles from Ponchatoula. The shortest flight to Ponchatoula from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ponchatoula.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Houston, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 360 miles and will cost you around $145. From Montgomery, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 385 miles.

Airports near Ponchatoula

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Ponchatoula

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,083 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ponchatoula

Hiring a car in Ponchatoula

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Ponchatoula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.69 and $24.92. The most frequently booked car type in Ponchatoula is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Ponchatoula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.69 and $24.92. The most frequently booked car type in Ponchatoula is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.