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What would you recommend for leaving my car for several nights in New Orleans, while I take a trip on Amtrak? Is it safe to leave the car at the Amtrak station? Thanks
:hi: I stand corrected by a guy that knows the area.Now George...I've parked at NOUPT since 1968 both working, switching and riding pax trains. Unless you have a Mercedes or high end car I would strongly recommend parking as close to the station as possible. If you have a nice car take others advice and find a very expensive garage (average hotel lot is $35 a night)but I have yet to have anyone mess with any vehicle of mine in over 40 years and there are some strange creatures crawling around the station.IF you do decide to park there be sure and stuff the money into the box with a comb or pocket knife as the riff-raff will be right behind you with a coat hangar to get your $$$ and head to the nearest wine shoppe.And you'll be towed for non-payment :blush:
Feeling safe in the morning when there are a lot of people around is not the same as leaving your car overnight where people know there is nobody around.I left from the New Orleans station last Saturday morning.
Took a taxi to the station. It was clean, several people
inside for both Amtrak and Greyhound. Went to the Amtrak
lounge and departed on schedule. I did not feel unsafe at
any time.
How far is Slidell from NOL? How big of a town is Slidell, are there many hotels there? Is the nice, free parking safe as well? I am thinking of doing a 2 or 3 week trip and starting in NOL or SDL next spring.thanks for any helpIf you're heading north on the Crescent, consider leaving from and parking in Slidell. Nice free lot.
AMENJust wanted to report I did leave my car at the New Orleans Amtrak parking lot for 12 nights! And it was there when I got back! When I first got there an attendant was removing the money from the parking box, he had ID, uniform, and the key to the box along with a clipboard recording each box and parking place. I asked him if it was safe to park long term, which he replied yes, and said there was Amtrak security, along with postal security, and New Orleans police department, watching the lot. He instructed me to park my car over toward the corner near the Amtrak station where there were plenty of security cameras. I felt like I was taking a chance leaving it that long there, but thought what the heck. I'm glad I did, saved a bunch of money and time. I'm guess I'm still not sure if I was lucky or if it's actually that safe, but did want to pass on my experience to others if it helps.
Not to mention that the station is very enjoyable at Slidell as well. It has a nice coffee shop that serves au laits and beignets right inside the station; this is kind of a big deal for an unstaffed station. You also don't have to deal with the crowds at NOL.If you're heading north on the Crescent, consider leaving from and parking in Slidell. Nice free lot.
Just wanted to report I did leave my car at the New Orleans Amtrak parking lot for 12 nights! And it was there when I got back! When I first got there an attendant was removing the money from the parking box, he had ID, uniform, and the key to the box along with a clipboard recording each box and parking place. I asked him if it was safe to park long term, which he replied yes, and said there was Amtrak security, along with postal security, and New Orleans police department, watching the lot. He instructed me to park my car over toward the corner near the Amtrak station where there were plenty of security cameras. I felt like I was taking a chance leaving it that long there, but thought what the heck. I'm glad I did, saved a bunch of money and time. I'm guess I'm still not sure if I was lucky or if it's actually that safe, but did want to pass on my experience to others if it helps.
Coffee shop is closed and all equipment removed as of Saturday. Long term at NOL @ $5 a day.Not to mention that the station is very enjoyable at Slidell as well. It has a nice coffee shop that serves au laits and beignets right inside the station; this is kind of a big deal for an unstaffed station. You also don't have to deal with the crowds at NOL.If you're heading north on the Crescent, consider leaving from and parking in Slidell. Nice free lot.
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