New Orleans Carnival Parking Sunday Aug 27th question

[Jgarriso]

We have parked at the Erato Street garage the last 2 times and love it.   the last time we where there we were about 20 cars from it filling up and people having to find the alternate parking lot and we talked to people that said the shuttle was terrible and took forever.  Some said they had to walk.

Our check-in time is 11:30 and we are staying over at the Leows hotel.

My questions are?

1)   based on recent activity and experience,  what time should we try to park to guarentee a spot at the Erato garage.

2)  if that fills up,  what is your advice on an alternative.  Because if that fills up I don't plan on paying carnival that much money to shuttle over.

 

PS.  almost tempted to try and park Saturday afternoon first and taxi us and luggage both ways to/from hotel and not worry about it,  but would assume that the garage would be full that afternoon.

Thanks.

[RocketMan275]

We used the Fulton Street Garage.  You can reserve a spot.

https://www.neworleansparking.com/

[Jgarriso]

Can you tell me about how you get between the Fulton garage and the terminal?  do you use the shuttle or walk, how well does the shuttle work?

[RocketMan275]

2 hours ago, Jgarriso said:

Can you tell me about how you get between the Fulton garage and the terminal?  do you use the shuttle or walk, how well does the shuttle work?

You'll find this article useful:

https://www.saintgregtravel.com/new-orleans-parking/

includes a video from the garage to the port.

[Jgarriso]

Thank you.