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
S$ 67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ponchatoula in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 67
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 53 km from Ponchatoula.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ponchatoula. The train journey from Ponchatoula to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around S$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about S$ 69 for a 13h 04m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Houston, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 676 km and will cost you around S$ 56. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 31 for a journey of 748 km.

Plane

Although Ponchatoula doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 53 km from Ponchatoula.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ponchatoula. The train journey from Ponchatoula to Birmingham takes 8h 09m and costs around S$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about S$ 69 for a 13h 04m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Houston, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 676 km and will cost you around S$ 56. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 31 for a journey of 748 km.

Airports near Ponchatoula

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Ponchatoula

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,513 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ponchatoula

Most booked hotels in Ponchatoula

Holiday Inn Hammond By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 128+
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Red Roof Inn Plus+ Hammond
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 97+
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Courtyard by Marriott Hammond
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 161+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Hammond
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
S$ 71+
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Motel 6 Hammond La I 12 I 55
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
S$ 69+
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Hiring a car in Ponchatoula

Expect to pay S$ 1.15 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 S$ 13.70 and S$ 18.27. 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, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.15 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 S$ 13.70 and S$ 18.27. 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, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.