Opelousas travel guide
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You're Going to Love Opelousas
With a population of 16 634, Opelousas 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 Opelousas to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Opelousas
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Opelousas in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 6.5″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Opelousas, with an average rainfall of 4.2″.
How to Get to Opelousas
Plane
Although Opelousas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 38 km from Opelousas. Lake Charles is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Opelousas departs from Asheville and takes around 4h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Opelousas.
Car
Another option to get to Opelousas is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 204 km from Opelousas. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Opelousas using Tornado Bus or Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Opelousas takes 256 km and will cost you around $110. From Shreveport, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 378 km.
Airlines serving Opelousas
Where to stay in popular areas of Opelousas
Most booked hotels in Opelousas
Renting a car in Opelousas
Renting a car in Opelousas costs $68 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Opelousas.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Opelousas (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 Opelousas is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.