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 33 miles 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$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about S$ 64 for a 8h 52m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 170 miles and will cost you around S$ 84. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 31 for a journey of 465 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.

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$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about S$ 64 for a 8h 52m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 170 miles and will cost you around S$ 84. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 31 for a journey of 465 miles.

Airports near Ponchatoula

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Ponchatoula

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,674 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,139 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,349 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,114 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,599 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,104 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$ 130+
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Red Roof Inn Plus+ Hammond
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 82+
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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Hammond
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 73+
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Courtyard by Marriott Hammond
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 153+
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Quality Inn Hammond
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 66+
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Motel 6 Hammond La I 12 I 55
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
S$ 72+
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Hiring a car in Ponchatoula

Expect to pay S$ 1.08 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$ 12.96 and S$ 17.28. 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$ 1.08 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$ 12.96 and S$ 17.28. 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.