Shreveport car rental comparison

Shreveport is a city in the U.S. State of Louisianna renowned for its cotton as well as its steamboat commerce. The agricultural activities have thrived courtesy of the Red River which flows through the city. One of the core factors that has helped fuel its rapid growth over the last 2 centuries has been the discovery of oil in Louisiana, which saw major gas corporations headquartered in the state caer opital, New Orleans. Shreveport is located at the boarder of Arkansas, Louisiana, and the Texas States which makes it a popular destination among local tourists. There are many sites that one can visit within the three states particularly when taking a road trip to some of the states' major cities. Among the neighboring towns include Longview, Tyler, and El Dorado.

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Shreveport covers approximately 122.35 square miles (316.88 square km). There is an expansive road network that links the city to the state of Arkansas and Texas with major highways that aid in local trade. The Shreveport Regional Airport is approximately 8.3 miles to the Central Business District which means that a car hire in Shreveport is one of the more ideal and convenient means of getting around. It is a 14-minute drive to either one of the hotels within the city which is less cumbersome compared to queuing or having to wait for the scheduled public means transport system. In fact, all that you have to do is access the HAPPYCAR portal and select any of the cheap rental cars in Shreveport. HAPPYCAR has partnered with services such as Thrifty Hire, Europcar, and Budget to give customers the cheapest car hire packages available.

General Info On Shreveport

The Red River made Shreveport an important shipping center in the early 1800s especially since goods from Europe were transported inland via the river. It was initially a logged river that made shipping difficult using steamboats, which is why a prominent engineer at the time helped clear the river of the log jam that made navigation impossible. As a result, Shreveport was established as a town that became the meeting point of the Texas Trail and the Brown Bricks. There were various crops particularly cotton from the Caddo Parish plantations as well as a slave market that helped its economy thrive and thus the city expanded rapidly. It was also a major stopping point for a large number of steamboats that traveled upstream quite often. There are a number of cultural centers as well as museums that depict the city's history and they are scattered throughout the city. It is why using a rental car in Shreveport is a more ideal way of exploring the city.

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The city is predominantly Christian and there are quite a number of protestant churches. Among the first attractions is the St. Marks Cathedral which held its first religious service in 1839. The cathedral is an architectural marvel and most visitors are amazed by its distinct design as well as its size. You can take a car hire in Shreveport and drive downtown to view the Holy Trinity Catholic church which was founded in 1858 as well or the First United Methodist Church that was established in 1884. If you want a change of scenery, then the R.W. Norton Art Gallery which has a collection of iconic American and European art plus rare books is another option. The museum is surrounded by lush gardens where you can indulge in a photo session before embarking on a 1-hour road trip to Tyler where you can visit the Tyler state park. Some of the common activities here include fishing as well as hiking in the pine forest. So, book car hire on the HAPPYCAR portal and explore Shreveport today!