Kenner Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals
Kenner sits right at the edge of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and feeds directly into the I-10 corridor that connects Jefferson Parish to downtown New Orleans. That makes group transportation here both a real convenience and a real logistical puzzle. Partybusmobile.com makes it simple: fill out one quick form or call 251-304-5593 and compare party buses, minibuses, and charter buses serving Kenner and the surrounding region — no account needed, no callbacks, pricing in under a minute.
Booking a Party Bus Rental in Kenner Has Never Been Easier
Partybusmobile.com is not a bus company. It doesn't own vehicles or operate trips. It's a quote-comparison website — the easiest way to see multiple vehicles and real planning rates from transportation companies serving Kenner, Jefferson Parish, and the broader New Orleans metro without calling a dozen different offices and repeating your trip details each time.
Here's how it actually works: enter your date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations into the quick online form, and within seconds you'll have pricing options and vehicle pictures to compare side by side. Rather than limiting you to a single fleet, Partybusmobile.com pulls from a wide network of independently operated companies competing for your business — which means more vehicle types, more size options, and better rates. Whether you need a 15-passenger party bus for a bachelorette night in the French Quarter or a 56-passenger charter bus for a corporate shuttle circuit between Kenner and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the search takes about a minute.
Call 251-304-5593 any time — agents are available every day of the year — or use the online form right now for instant results.
A Bus for Your Kenner Group
Partybusmobile.com connects you to a full range of vehicle types serving the Kenner area — from 14-passenger Sprinter limos and Sprinter vans to 15–35 passenger minibuses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, and 40–56 passenger charter buses. Small group or full convention group — there's a size that fits.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
14 Passenger Sprinter Limo
Sprinter Van Rental with Driver
15 Passenger Party Bus
18 Passenger Party Bus
20 Passenger Party Bus
25 Passenger Party Bus
28 Passenger Party Bus
30 Passenger Party Bus
40 Passenger Party Bus
50 Passenger Party Bus
15-35 Passenger Minibus
40-56 Passenger Charter Bus
Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 251-304-5593 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Choose Available Amenities on Your Kenner Bus
Not every trip calls for the same setup. A 25-passenger party bus heading into the French Quarter typically comes with color-changing LED lighting, a full-length bar setup, wraparound perimeter seating, flat-panel TVs, and Bluetooth sound — built for nights where the ride is part of the event. A Sprinter van or minibus is the smarter call for airport transfers, corporate shuttles, or wedding guest loops between hotels and ceremony venues in Metairie or Old Kenner, offering reclining seats and climate control without the party-bus footprint.
For large groups heading to Caesars Superdome or running a multi-day convention circuit, a full-size charter bus adds onboard restrooms, undercarriage luggage bays, overhead storage, WiFi, and power outlets — the kind of setup that makes a 45-minute run on I-10 through Metairie actually comfortable. Amenities vary by vehicle and company, but the comparison form lets you see exactly what each option includes before you commit. Call 251-304-5593 if you want a quick walkthrough of what's available for your date.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 251-304-5593 before booking.
Get Kenner Party Bus Prices Online
Kenner party bus rental prices shift based on vehicle size, the day of the week, the length of the rental, and how close your date is to a major New Orleans area event — Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Sugar Bowl weekend, and Saints home games all drive demand up fast. As a planning guide: a 15-passenger party bus typically runs $200–$350/hour on weekdays and $250–$350/hour on weekends. A 40–56 passenger charter bus generally runs $200–$350/hour either way, with per-day rates ranging from $1,350 to $2,850.
A minibus for an airport shuttle circuit or corporate run comes in at $200–$275/hour on weekdays.
These are planning ranges — not quotes. Real pricing moves with your specific date, itinerary, and the options available that day. The fastest way to get a number for YOUR trip is to fill out the form or call 251-304-5593.
You could have a pricing estimate in under a minute. Check out the party bus prices page for a fuller breakdown by vehicle type.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 251-304-5593. | |||
More Choices on Kenner Party Buses, One Search
The old way to book a group bus in Kenner meant calling one company, getting a quote — if they called back — then calling another, describing the whole trip again, and trying to compare numbers that were structured completely differently. Partybusmobile.com replaces that with one form and instant results. You're not limited to a single fleet or a single set of prices. You see options from multiple transportation companies serving Kenner and the New Orleans metro side by side, so you can pick the vehicle and rate that actually fits your group.
There's no account to create. No obligation attached to the quote. No need to call during business hours — agents are available every single day of the year at 251-304-5593, and the online form works anytime.
Whether you're organizing a 12-person bachelorette run down Bourbon Street or coordinating a 200-person convention shuttle circuit between Louis Armstrong Airport and the Warehouse District, the comparison is free, fast, and genuinely useful. That's the whole point. Fill out the form or call now — pricing for your Kenner trip takes about a minute to pull up.
Group Transportation Services for Kenner Events
Partybusmobile.com helps you find the right bus for practically any occasion in the Kenner area and across the New Orleans metro. From airport transfers and wedding shuttles to bachelorette nights, Saints game days, corporate event circuits, and school field trips — whatever brings your group together, a bus in the network is ready for it.

Kenner Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (900 Airline Dr, Kenner, LA 70062) sits almost entirely within Kenner's city limits — which makes it one of the few places in Greater New Orleans where the airport is genuinely close. But "close" and "easy" aren't the same thing when you're moving a group of 20 or 30 through curbside, especially on peak travel days around Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest when rideshare surge pricing can more than double. The consolidated ground transportation curb at MSY handles commercial pickups, and pre-coordinating your vehicle before the group clears baggage claim is the move — have your point of contact reach out once everyone has luggage in hand and is assembled at the agreed-upon exit.
A minibus or charter bus running a hotel-to-airport loop keeps everyone on the same vehicle and the same schedule instead of splitting a 30-person group across six rideshare cars that may or may not arrive within 10 minutes of each other. For corporate groups landing on back-to-back flights, a charter bus can run staggered pickups without repositioning entirely. Call 251-304-5593 to set up a Kenner airport shuttle for your group.

Kenner Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Kenner and the surrounding Jefferson Parish suburbs are where a lot of bachelorette and bachelor groups actually sleep — Metairie hotels, airport-area chains, lakefront rentals — while the celebration itself unfolds in the French Quarter, Frenchmen Street, or the Warehouse District. That 20–30 minute gap between your hotel and the action is where a party bus makes all the difference. The group loads up together at the hotel, arrives at the first stop together, and never has to worry about calling rideshares at 2 a.m. from Bourbon Street when surge pricing hits $40+ per car and wait times stretch past 20 minutes.
A Kenner bachelorette party bus — typically a 20- to 40-passenger vehicle with LED lighting, a bar setup, and Bluetooth sound — keeps the energy up from the moment the group leaves the hotel. Popular stops run from Frenchmen Street jazz clubs to rooftop bars in the CBD to late-night Bourbon Street. The whole group stays together all night, and the last ride back is already handled.
Call 251-304-5593 for availability on your date.

Kenner Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
A party bus arrival makes a statement at any birthday celebration, and for quinceañera and Sweet 16 parties in the Kenner and Jefferson Parish area, that entrance moment is everything. Birthday party buses seating 15 to 50 passengers are available through the network, and you can often request specific exterior colors or vehicle styles to match a theme — worth mentioning when you fill out the form. For quinceañera celebrations heading to reception halls along Williams Boulevard in Kenner or venues in Metairie, a 25- to 30-passenger bus keeps the whole party together and on time for the grand entrance without asking families to carpool across Jefferson Parish.
For adult milestone birthdays — 30th, 40th, 50th — the most common itinerary runs from a Kenner or Metairie home base into the French Quarter and back, with a Sprinter limo or party bus handling the whole night. Nobody has to coordinate parking in the Quarter, nobody gets separated between venues, and the group rides back together when the night wraps up. Fill out the form or call 251-304-5593 to check what's available on your date.

Kenner Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Most of the region's biggest concert venues are a 20–35 minute run from Kenner along I-10 East — and that corridor is exactly where traffic compounds before and after major shows. Smoothie King Center (1501 Dave Dixon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70113) hosts touring headliners year-round, and the arena's Canal Street and Dave Dixon Drive approach is a known postgame bottleneck. Caesars Superdome (1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112) doubles as a concert stadium for stadium-scale artists, and Louisiana Superdome-area road closures on event nights can push rideshare wait times past 45 minutes at the pick up curb.
A Kenner concert bus rental means your group loads up together in Kenner — no coordinating six separate pickups — gets dropped curbside at the venue entrance, and has a confirmed ride waiting when the show ends. For Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds Race Course (1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans), charter buses are a natural fit for larger groups navigating Gentilly Boulevard's post-festival exit crunch. Call 251-304-5593 or use the form to check availability for your show date.

Kenner Corporate Event Transportation
Kenner's position along the I-10 corridor between Louis Armstrong Airport and the New Orleans central business district makes it a natural home base for convention groups — and the shuttle run between a Kenner or Metairie hotel block and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130) is one of the most common corporate transportation circuits in the region. The Convention Center sits about 18 miles east of MSY along I-10, and during major citywide conventions like the American Society of Association Executives or large trade shows, I-10 East and the Pontchartrain Expressway can back up significantly during morning load-in.
A charter bus running a timed shuttle loop keeps your attendees on schedule without anyone circling the CBD looking for metered parking that costs $3–$4 per 15 minutes. For smaller executive transfers, a Sprinter van handles the run cleanly with leather seating and individual climate control. Minibuses are the right call for mid-size teams moving between the CBD, the Warehouse District, and the airport across a multi-day event.
Call 251-304-5593 to talk through a Kenner corporate shuttle contract for your event dates.

Kenner Private Event Transportation Services
From family reunions to church retreats to large festival group trips, a Kenner private charter bus or party bus rental makes it easy to keep everyone together on your custom itinerary without turning the event coordinator into a traffic manager. Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds (1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans) draws 400,000+ attendees over two weekends each spring — typically the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May — and the surrounding Gentilly neighborhood fills up completely by mid-morning on peak days. Rideshare prices spike well before gates open, and street parking within walking distance is gone by 9 a.m.
A charter bus departing from Kenner at a fixed time drops your group at the Fair Grounds entrance and stages for a coordinated pickup when your group is ready to leave — no scrambling for 10 separate rideshares in the postgame chaos. Mardi Gras parade routes in Metairie and along Veterans Memorial Boulevard are another heavy-demand window; book those dates 3–4 months out. Call 251-304-5593 to get started on a custom itinerary.

Kenner Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Prom season across Jefferson Parish — typically running late April through May — is one of the highest-demand windows for party buses and minibuses in the Kenner area. High schools including Bonnabel Magnet Academy, Grace King High School, and schools across the parish hold proms within a compressed 5–6 week stretch, and vehicle availability gets thin fast. For prom: book by January or expect limited options and higher pricing come spring.
Waiting until March or April is the single most reliable way to end up with fewer choices at higher rates.
A Kenner prom party bus handles the pickup circuit across the neighborhood, gets the group to the venue together and on time, and handles the post-prom run without anyone worrying about a designated driver. Parents love it; students love it more. Call 251-304-5593 now to lock in your date — the earlier you call, the better the selection and the better the price.

Kenner School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Organizing field trip transportation for a Jefferson Parish school group means navigating a short but real list of logistics: vehicle capacity, storage for bags and equipment, drop-off access at the destination, and pickup timing at the end of the day. A Kenner school event charter bus handles all of it in one booking. Popular field trip destinations from Kenner include the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130), the Louisiana Children's Museum (15 Henry Thomas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124) in City Park, and the National WWII Museum (945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130) in the Warehouse District.
Full-size charter buses offer overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags, onboard restrooms on select vehicles for longer runs, and the kind of PA system that actually lets chaperones address the group without shouting. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — note it when you request the quote. Call 251-304-5593 to confirm vehicle availability and get pricing for your trip date.

Kenner Sporting Event Transportation
Saints game days at Caesars Superdome (1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112) are the single biggest recurring transportation challenge in the New Orleans metro. The Superdome sits about 18 miles east of Kenner along I-10, and by the time kickoff approaches on a Sunday afternoon, the eastbound approach is backed up well past the Causeway interchange. Garage parking immediately around the Superdome sells out in advance for marquee games, and the remaining surface lots within walking distance of the gates charge $40–$60 on game days.
Postgame, the I-10 westbound ramp from Poydras Street backs up for 45+ minutes on sellout crowds.
A Kenner sporting event charter bus or party bus rental bypasses the parking calculus entirely — your group departs together from Kenner, gets dropped on Poydras Street steps from the gate, and has a confirmed pickup spot when the game ends. For Tulane Green Wave games at Yulman Stadium (on the Tulane University campus, New Orleans, LA 70118), parking in the Uptown neighborhood surrounding the campus is extremely limited and enforcement is active on game days. A minibus drop-off keeps the group out of the Freret Street permit zone altogether.
Call 251-304-5593 to get a quote for your game day.

Kenner Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Wedding guest shuttles between Jefferson Parish hotel blocks and New Orleans ceremony venues are one of the most common bookings on this site in the Kenner area — and for good reason. Many Kenner and Metairie weddings book hotel room blocks along Veterans Memorial Boulevard or near MSY for out-of-town guests, while ceremonies and receptions take place in the French Quarter, Garden District, or Warehouse District. Asking guests to drive and park in those neighborhoods on a Saturday night is asking for late arrivals, stressed parking situations, and guests who leave early to avoid the postgame lot.
A Kenner wedding shuttle bus — typically a 25- to 35-passenger minibus or charter bus running timed departure loops — keeps guests on schedule from hotel pickup to ceremony arrival and back again after the reception ends. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo is a natural fit for the bridal party on the wedding day itself, while a second minibus handles the immediate family circuit. Because Partybusmobile.com makes it easy to book multiple vehicles in one search, coordinating the whole fleet is far simpler than calling separate companies.
Call 251-304-5593 to plan your wedding transportation from start to finish.

Kenner Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Louisiana's wine and craft beer scene has grown significantly along the North Shore and in the Greater New Orleans area, and a Kenner pub crawl or winery tour bus rental is the cleanest way to run a multi-stop itinerary without asking anyone to be the designated driver. Local favorites include Covington Brewhouse (226 New Hampshire St, Covington, LA 70433) across Lake Pontchartrain — about 45 minutes north of Kenner via the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway — and Abita Brewing Company (166 Barbee Rd, Abita Springs, LA 70420), one of the most well-known craft breweries in the South, which offers tours and tastings at its production facility.
Closer to Kenner, the bar and live music circuit along Frenchmen Street and the French Quarter is the default pub crawl destination for groups based in Jefferson Parish. A 20- to 30-passenger party bus handles the group size comfortably and stages at each stop while the group is inside — no parking hunting, no separate rideshares, no one getting separated between venues. The whole group moves together, and the last stop of the night isn't a problem.
Call 251-304-5593 to compare options for your crawl date.
How to Book a Party Bus in Kenner
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Kenner & Beyond
Partybusmobile.com helps you find buses serving Kenner and the entire surrounding region. Whether you need a Metairie party bus rental, transportation from New Orleans, or a bus originating in Gulfport, the network covers the full Gulf Coast metro. Check the full service area for coverage details, or call 251-304-5593 to confirm availability for your pickup location.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenner Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Partybusmobile.com helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
What is Partybusmobile.com?
Partybusmobile.com is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation. It is not a bus company and does not operate or own any vehicles. The site connects you with pricing and vehicle options from transportation companies serving Kenner and the Greater New Orleans area, so you can compare buses and rates in one place instead of calling each company separately.
No account is required, and the quote is free with no obligation.
How does Partybusmobile.com work?
Fill out the quick online form with your trip date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations. Within seconds, you'll see available vehicle options and planning rates from companies serving your area — complete with photos so you can see what you're comparing. If you'd rather talk it through, call 251-304-5593 any day of the year and an agent can pull up options and walk you through the choices in a few minutes.
No account needed, no callbacks required.
How much does a party bus cost in Kenner?
Kenner party bus rental prices vary by vehicle type, group size, rental duration, and date. As a general planning guide, a 15-passenger party bus runs $200–$350/hour on weekdays and $250–$350/hour on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus typically runs $250–$375/hour on weekends.
A full-size charter bus comes in at $200–$350/hour for either day type. Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Sugar Bowl weekend, and Saints home games all push rates higher. These are planning ranges only — fill out the form or call 251-304-5593 to get a pricing estimate for your specific date and trip in under a minute.
Does the bus go into the French Quarter?
Yes — but with a caveat worth knowing. The French Quarter has size restrictions and access limitations for large commercial vehicles on certain streets, particularly in the interior of the Quarter. Large charter buses typically drop off and pick up on the perimeter, near Canal Street or Decatur Street, rather than driving deep into the narrow grid.
Minibuses and Sprinter vans have more maneuverability in the Quarter and can access some interior streets that a 45-foot charter bus cannot. When you request your quote, mention that your destination is in the French Quarter and the company will plan the approach accordingly.
How far is Kenner from downtown New Orleans, and how long does the drive take?
Kenner is approximately 17–19 miles west of the New Orleans central business district via I-10 East. Under normal traffic conditions, that's a 20–30 minute drive. During rush hour, before major events at Caesars Superdome or Smoothie King Center, or during Mardi Gras parade days when portions of I-10 and surface roads near the CBD close, that same run can take 45–70 minutes.
Planning your departure time around known traffic windows — and having a confirmed return ride rather than calling rideshares at the end of the night — is what makes a charter bus or party bus the reliable option for groups making the Kenner-to-Quarter run.
Can a charter bus drop off at Caesars Superdome for a Saints game or concert?
Yes. Charter buses and large vehicles approach the Superdome from the Poydras Street corridor and drop off on the perimeter streets surrounding the facility. The specific drop-off point can shift based on event-day road closures — the Louisiana Superdome area sees significant street closures on Saints game days, with portions of Poydras Street and surrounding blocks restricted in the hours before kickoff.
We strongly recommend checking the official Caesars Superdome transportation page before your visit to confirm current game-day road and drop-off protocols.
What happens if I need multiple buses for a large group?
Partybusmobile.com can surface options for multiple vehicles in a single search. If you're moving a large convention group, a multi-family reunion, or a corporate team that needs more capacity than one bus can hold, call 251-304-5593 directly — an agent can help you figure out the right combination of vehicle types and coordinate the logistics across a fleet. Multi-vehicle bookings are common for Jazz Fest groups, corporate convention circuits between MSY and the Morial Convention Center, and large wedding guest shuttles.
It's the same process: describe your trip once, see what's available, compare and go.
How far in advance should I book a bus in Kenner?
For most standard occasions — birthdays, nights out, airport transfers — two to four weeks of lead time is workable. For anything tied to a major New Orleans area event, that window shrinks fast. Mardi Gras season (late January through early March, with peak weekend demand in the final two weeks before Fat Tuesday) books out months ahead — aim for at least 3–4 months out for parade weekend dates.
Jazz Fest (late April–early May) follows the same pattern. Prom season across Jefferson Parish runs April–May; book by January for the best selection and pricing. Sugar Bowl weekend (around New Year's Day) and Saints playoff games also spike demand quickly.
The general rule: the bigger the New Orleans event, the earlier you need to call.
Popular Kenner Party Bus Destinations
Kenner's location along the I-10 corridor puts your group within easy reach of some of the most well-known venues and neighborhoods in the Greater New Orleans area. Here's what to know before you go — including the logistics that first-timers often don't find out until they're already there.

Caesars Superdome
Caesars Superdome (1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112, (504) 587-3663) is the 73,000-seat anchor of the New Orleans sports and entertainment calendar — home to the Saints, the Sugar Bowl, and stadium-scale concerts. For groups coming from Kenner, the drive is roughly 18 miles east on I-10, and the approach on game or event days is where planning matters. Parking immediately around the Dome sells out in advance for marquee events; the surface lots within walkable distance charge $40–$60 and fill by early afternoon on sellout Saints Sundays.
Postgame, the Poydras Street exit corridor can back up for 45+ minutes. A charter bus deposits your group directly on the perimeter and has a confirmed staging point for pickup — no lot hunting, no walking half a mile back from a remote space in the September Louisiana heat. Check the official Superdome transportation page for current event-day road closure maps before you go.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (900 Airline Dr, Kenner, LA 70062, (504) 303-7500) opened its current terminal in 2019 and sits almost entirely within Kenner — making it one of the most accessible major airports in the South for Jefferson Parish groups. The ground transportation curb at MSY handles commercial vehicle pickups curbside on the Arrivals level. For groups flying in on multiple flights, the smartest move is to designate one coordinator who contacts the vehicle only after the full group has cleared baggage claim and is assembled at the agreed-upon exit.
MSY's rideshare app pickup zone is in a designated lot, separate from the curbside commercial lanes — worth knowing so your group doesn't split between the two. Airport shuttle runs from Kenner hotels to MSY are among the most straightforward trips in the region, and a minibus or Sprinter van handles the loop cleanly for groups of 8–20. See the official MSY ground transportation page for current curbside and commercial vehicle protocols.

Smoothie King Center
Smoothie King Center (1501 Dave Dixon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70113, (504) 587-3663) is the 16,867-seat home of the New Orleans Pelicans and a year-round concert venue in the heart of the New Orleans CBD. The arena is roughly 17 miles from central Kenner on I-10 East, and the surrounding blocks on game and show nights are some of the most congested in the city. Parking in the CBD runs $20–$35 for event lots; street parking is metered and heavily enforced.
Postgame rideshare demand around the arena spikes sharply, with pickup wait times routinely running 20–30 minutes on sellout nights. A Kenner charter bus rental or party bus drops your group on Dave Dixon Drive near the arena entrance and handles the return trip without anyone waiting in the rideshare queue. For Pelicans playoff games or major touring acts, book well ahead — those are the nights the bus fills up first.
Check the official Smoothie King Center parking page for event-day road information.

Fair Grounds Race Course (Jazz Fest)
Fair Grounds Race Course (1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119, (504) 944-5515) hosts the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival across two weekends each spring — typically the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. The Fair Grounds draws 400,000+ attendees across the full festival run, and the Gentilly neighborhood surrounding the venue reaches capacity early on peak days. Street parking within walking distance is gone by mid-morning on Saturday and Sunday; the closest commercial lots fill fast and are cash-only at many entrances.
I-610 and the Gentilly Boulevard approach back up significantly as the afternoon sessions peak. A charter bus out of Kenner can depart at a fixed time, drop the group at the Fair Grounds perimeter, and coordinate a pickup window for the end of the day — avoiding the post-festival rideshare crunch entirely. Jazz Fest bus bookings fill out 6–8 weeks before the event dates.
Call 251-304-5593 as soon as your group's headcount is confirmed.

French Quarter & Bourbon Street
The French Quarter (roughly bounded by Canal Street, Rampart Street, Esplanade Avenue, and the Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA 70116) is the most common destination for groups coming out of Kenner for a night out, a bachelorette trip, or a celebration run. The Quarter's interior streets are narrow — many are restricted to local traffic and commercial deliveries — so large charter buses typically drop off and pick up along the Canal Street or Decatur Street perimeter rather than driving into the interior grid. Parking in or near the Quarter on a Friday or Saturday night runs $25–$40 at the closest garages, and those fill up fast after 8 p.m.
Rideshare demand from the Quarter after midnight routinely runs 2–3x base rates. A party bus out of Kenner handles the whole evening: pickup at your Kenner or Metairie hotel or home, drop-off at your first French Quarter stop, and a confirmed return ride at the end of the night. No parking costs, no surge pricing, no one getting separated between venues.

Audubon Zoo & Audubon Park
Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, (504) 861-2537) sits in the Uptown neighborhood along Magazine Street, about 14 miles from central Kenner. The zoo spans 58 acres and hosts more than 2,000 animals across its exhibits — a consistently popular destination for school field trips, family reunion day trips, and corporate team outings from the Jefferson Parish area. Parking along Magazine Street and the surrounding Uptown blocks is metered and time-limited; the zoo's on-site parking lot has capacity, but fills on busy weekend days and during special events.
Groups of 20 or more arriving by charter bus or minibus have a clear advantage: the bus drops directly at the Magazine Street entrance, and storage bays handle coolers, strollers, and equipment bags that would otherwise compete for trunk space across a caravan of personal vehicles. The adjacent Audubon Park loop road sees heavy pedestrian and cyclist traffic on weekends, which tightens vehicle access. Check the official Audubon Zoo visit page for current group admission information and any temporary road access changes before your trip.