Sulphur travel guide

Sulphur Tourism | Sulphur Guide

You're Going to Love Sulphur

With a population of 20,410, Sulphur is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sulphur deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Sulphur

Sulphur in September
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sulphur in September
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sulphur

Plane

When flying to Sulphur, you’ll arrive at Lake Charles (LCH), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sulphur include Air New Zealand, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sulphur departs from Austin and takes around 2h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sulphur.

Car

Another option to get to Sulphur is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 124 miles from Sulphur. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Houston.

Plane

When flying to Sulphur, you’ll arrive at Lake Charles (LCH), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sulphur include Air New Zealand, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sulphur departs from Austin and takes around 2h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sulphur.

Car

Another option to get to Sulphur is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 124 miles from Sulphur. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Sulphur

Airlines serving Sulphur

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (553 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,790 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (313 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,956 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sulphur

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sulphur (Lake Charles) and Comfort Suites Sulphur-Lake Charles.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sulphur

Most booked hotels in Sulphur

Red Roof Inn Sulphur
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 259 reviews)
$63+
Best Western Plus Executive Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 127 reviews)
$110+
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Lake Charles - Sulphur
2 stars
Good (7, 28 reviews)
$58+
Motel 6 Sulphur La
2 stars
Good (6.6, 220 reviews)
$51+
OYO Hotel Sulphur La Hwy 90 West
3 stars
Good (6.2, 83 reviews)
$57+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sulphur West
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 242 reviews)
$47+

Renting a car in Sulphur

Renting a car in Sulphur costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Sulphur.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sulphur (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 Sulphur is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sulphur costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Sulphur.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sulphur (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 Sulphur is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.