Streetcar Charters
Our historic streetcars are available for private charter. The cost to charter a streetcar is $1,000. Charter requests must be received four weeks prior to the requested charter date. The RTA requires a completed streetcar charter agreement and full payment of the total cost to reserve your date.
To charter a streetcar, please first review all information below. Then fill out the charter request form here. Upon receiving your request, an RTA team member will contact you to confirm availability.
Streetcar charters are available on a first come, first served basis, and have limited daily availability. Charters are also not available immediately before, after, or on holidays, during festivals, or city-wide events and activities. We attempt to assist clients in their planning by providing a list of blackout dates in which streetcar charters cannot be booked. While this list is comprehensive, please understand that in addition to blackout dates, streetcar charters may be impacted, prohibited and/or cancelled or rescheduled for several reasons. These reasons include but are not limited to: inclement weather, hurricanes, construction, street closures, required maintenance and other unforeseen events. Should an unforeseen event occur, we will work with you to reschedule or refund your event. We look forward to working with you to plan your Streetcar Charter in New Orleans.Current blackout dates
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| Does my charter have to follow a standard route? Charters may start and end at any stop along the streetcar route. You choose your own pick-up and drop-off locations along the route. Are food and drink allowed on chartered streetcars? Yes, guests may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages on chartered streetcars. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages are permitted on any RTA vehicle at any time. In addition, only paper or plastic containers are permitted on streetcars. Can I smoke or vape on streetcars? Smoking and vaping are not allowed on streetcars. Can I decorate the chartered streetcar for my event? Yes, you can decorate the streetcar you are chartering with advance notice to RTA. All attachments must be made with string Adhesive sprays, stickers, or anything that could damage the streetcar's finish cannot be used. Decorations on the exterior of the streetcar are not allowed. How many times can I ride my streetcar charter? Point A to Point B streetcar charters count as 1 rental ($1000). Can I bring a speaker on board? None of our Streetcars have electrical outlets or speakers. What's the duration of the longest route? The longest route from one end of the line to the other can take up to an hour and a half. Do your streetcars have A/C? The red streetcars have A/C; however, the green streetcars do not have A/C. Are streetcars wheelchair accessible? The red streetcars can accommodate and lock in 2 wheelchairs. Can I have a DJ to play music? Yes, you may bring a DJ or a battery-operated radio to play music on board the streetcar. Can I pay with my credit card? We accept credit card payment. How many persons can I bring along to decorate my streetcar? Due to safety reasons, there should be no more than 2 persons at the time of your streetcar decoration. Can I bring my children to decorate the streetcar? Due to safety and security reasons: Children are NOT allowed on the streetcar(s) or in the streetcar barn prior to your streetcar charter boarding time. How much time does my group have to board the streetcar? To avoid holding up the line, the streetcar can wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pick up time. Please note that tardiness by charterer at the designated location will be interpreted as cancellation. In such case, your full payment will be forfeited. |
| Charter requests must be received 4 weeks prior to the requested charter date. The RTA allows up to two charter bookings per day and is based on availability. Any charter requests received in less time may not be granted for the requested date. The individual who signs the agreement with the RTA must be at least 18 years of age. The RTA requires full credit card payment to reserve your date. Your booking is confirmed only once the RTA receives a completed streetcar charter agreement and full payment. Streetcar charterers may request their reservation be canceled. Cancellations made 30 days in advance of the charter date are eligible for refund. Payments will not be refunded for cancelations within 30 days of the charter. RTA may cancel booked charters at any time. If your charter is cancelled by RTA, you will receive a full refund. Tardiness by charterer at the designated departure location will be interpreted as cancellation. In such case, full payment will be forfeited. The person chartering the streetcar is responsible for any injuries and damages that result from passengers’ behavior. You and your guests are responsible for loading and unloading any equipment or personal possessions. If you are booking the streetcar for a city tour, you need to supply your own tour guide. The RTA isn't responsible for any items left on the streetcar. Still, left-behind items often find their way to our Lost and Found Department. You can reach this department at (504) 827-8399. Be prepared – provide a detailed description of what you’re missing. |
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