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$ 68 for a 13h 04m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 748 km and will cost you around S$ 31. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about S$ 151 for a journey of 893 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$ 68 for a 13h 04m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 748 km and will cost you around S$ 31. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about S$ 151 for a journey of 893 km.

Airports near Ponchatoula

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Ponchatoula

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,644 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,552 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,096 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$ 120+
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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Hammond
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 74+
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Courtyard by Marriott Hammond
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 154+
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Econo Lodge Hammond
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 65+
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Quality Inn Hammond
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 76+
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Motel 6 Hammond La I 12 I 55
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
S$ 68+
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Hiring a car in Ponchatoula

Expect to pay S$ 1.12 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$ 13.34 and S$ 17.79. 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$ 1.12 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$ 13.34 and S$ 17.79. 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.