West Lafayette travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Lafayette

With a population of 29.596, West Lafayette is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Lafayette deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit West Lafayette

West Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Lafayette in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in West Lafayette, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to West Lafayette

Plane

When flying to West Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 3 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Lafayette.

Car

Another option to get to West Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 172 km from West Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to West Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 3 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Lafayette.

Car

Another option to get to West Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 172 km from West Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near West Lafayette

Airlines serving West Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,546 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of West Lafayette

Most booked hotels in West Lafayette

Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1105 reviews)
$131+
The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University, Autograph Collection
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 159 reviews)
$202+
Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette
2 stars
Excellent (9, 263 reviews)
$171+
DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 257 reviews)
$144+
Comfort Suites Lafayette University Area
2 stars
Good (7.9, 387 reviews)
$94+
Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing
3 stars
Good (7.9, 189 reviews)
$161+

Renting a car in West Lafayette

Renting a car in West Lafayette costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in West 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 West Lafayette is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Lafayette costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in West 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 West Lafayette is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.