Lafayette travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lafayette
With a population of 120,623, Lafayette is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lafayette deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Lafayette
Where to Eat in Lafayette
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant (631 Jefferson Street) and Tsunami - Lafayette (412 Jefferson Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Antoni's Italian Cafe (1118 Coolidge Blvd Ste A) and CENTRAL Pizza & Bar (423 Jefferson St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lafayette.
When to visit Lafayette
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lafayette in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Lafayette, with an average rainfall of 3.8″.
How to Get to Lafayette
Plane
When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lafayette include Aeromexico, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Asheville and takes around 4h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 118 miles from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Lafayette using Tornado Bus or Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 159 miles and will cost you around $110. From Shreveport, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 235 miles. Lafayette’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Lafayette
Where to stay in Lafayette
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru by Hilton Lafayette River Ranch and Best Western Lafayette Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette
Most booked hotels in Lafayette
Renting a car in Lafayette
Renting a car in Lafayette costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Dollar and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lafayette is the Budget branch at 200 Terminal Drive Suite 139, which is 2 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Oversize rental cars (GMC Sierra or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Lafayette
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$32/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$33/day