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How to Book a Weekend in New Orleans

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How to Book a Weekend in New Orleans

Plan your jazz-filled getaway for late spring and manage the cost with a simple monthly payment strategy.

VoAtlas editorial Updated · 3 min read
Typical cost $1,200 before anything else
Across the 0% window $66.67/mo 18 months, no interest

How we got that: $1,200 spread evenly across the 18-month introductory window on the Citi Simplicity® Credit Card. Checked · at the bank Carry a balance past the window and the standard APR applies to what is left.

New Orleans is best in late spring. The heavy humidity hasn't settled in yet and the city feels more manageable without the Mardi Gras crowds. You get to spend your mornings with coffee and beignets, then spend your nights catching live jazz in the Frenchmen Street clubs.

If you want to handle the $1200 cost without paying interest, you can use the Citi Simplicity® Credit Card. It offers 0% for 18 months on purchases and balance transfers from date of account opening. This lets you stretch the payments out instead of hitting your bank account all at once.

Remember that the 18 months is a deadline, not a gift. If you still have a balance on the card after the intro window ends, the bank will start charging interest on whatever is left.

The steps

  1. 01

    Book in late spring

    Aim for late April or early May to avoid the worst heat and the tourist surge. You will find better room availability and more comfortable weather for walking the streets.

  2. 02

    Use the card for the trip

    Put the $1200 on your Citi Simplicity® Credit Card to take advantage of the 0% for 18 months on purchases and balance transfers from date of account opening. This gives you a long window to pay off the trip without adding interest charges.

  3. 03

    Set up auto-pay

    Split the $1200 into 18 equal payments of $66.67. Set an automatic payment for that amount each month so you never miss a due date.

  4. 04

    Map your jazz clubs

    Frenchmen Street is where the locals go for music. Check the schedules of spots like Snug Harbor or The Spotted Cat a few weeks before you land.

  5. 05

    Budget for food

    Beignets and po-boys are cheap, but dinner at a nice Creole spot adds up. Keep a separate fund for daily dining so you don't overspend on the card.

  6. 06

    Check the card terms before you commit

    Every figure we publish for the Citi Simplicity® Credit Card carries the date a person verified it against Citi and a link to where they checked. Intro windows and APRs change without notice, so confirm the current terms before applying.

    See Citi Simplicity® Credit Card terms →

Common questions

Is late spring really that much better?

Yes. Summer in New Orleans is notoriously humid and rainy, which can make walking around miserable. Spring is the sweet spot for weather.

What happens if I miss a payment?

Missing a payment can lead to late fees and may cancel your 0% offer entirely. You need to keep your account in good standing to keep the benefit.

Are there hidden costs to watch for?

Hotel taxes and resort fees often pop up at the end of a booking. Always check the final total before you hit confirm on your travel sites.

Can I pay it off faster?

Absolutely. Paying more than $66.67 a month is smart if you have the extra cash. It clears the debt earlier and frees up your credit line.