Lafayette travel guide

Lafayette Tourism | Lafayette Guide

You're Going to Love Lafayette

With a population of 67.140, Lafayette is a must-see destination in Indiana, 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.

Where to Eat in Lafayette

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Scala Italian Restaurant (312 Main St.) and Grindstone Charley's - Lafayette (3443 South Street) are great picks.

When to visit Lafayette

Lafayette in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lafayette in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lafayette, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Lafayette

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 5 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 1.8 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 174 km from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 5 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 1.8 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 174 km from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Lafayette

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,970 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,968 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,547 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lafayette

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Lafayette and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette East.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette

Most booked hotels in 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 Lafayette

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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 Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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 Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.