Streetcars run about every 15 minutes and once an hour after dark. During Mardi Gras and Jazz Festival the Streetcars are packed to an almost unbearable capacity and several may pass before you are able to squeeze on one. The buses of New Orleans are another story. Unless you know exactly where you are going, travel by bus in the City of New Orleans is not the safest way to get around. When parking, make sure to read the street signs.
Taxis are one of the best ways to get around in New Orleans during the holidays.
Most of the city s attractions are close to each other so the cab rides are generally short and affordable. The best way to get a cab in New Orleans is to call and order one. It s also safer if you re planning to drink alcohol as many do here. While it s entertaining, New Orleans is not the safest city in the world. Many crimes have occurred because a tourist wandered into the wrong area.