Lake Charles travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lake Charles
With a population of 71,993, Lake Charles is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake Charles to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Lake Charles
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lillie's Asian Cuisine - Lake Charles (2550 Golden Nugget Blvd) and Ember Grille & Wine Bar (777 Ave Lauberge) are great picks.
When to visit Lake Charles
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Charles in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 5.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake Charles, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
How to Get to Lake Charles
Plane
When flying to Lake Charles, you’ll arrive at Lake Charles (LCH), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lake Charles include Air New Zealand, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Charles departs from Austin and takes around 2h 48m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake Charles. The train station in Lake Charles is called Lake Charles, and is located 3.0 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Lake Charles is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 214 km from Lake Charles. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Houston.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Lake Charles Greyhound Bus Station, located 2.8 km from downtown Lake Charles. Lake Charles is also a commonly used station, and is 2.8 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Lake Charles
Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Charles
Most booked hotels in Lake Charles
Renting a car in Lake Charles
Renting a car in Lake Charles costs $79 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Lake Charles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lake Charles (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 Lake Charles is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Niro or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Lake Charles
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$65/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$70/day