With a population of 30,617, New Iberia is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. New Iberia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Iberia 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 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 7.2″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in New Iberia, with an average rainfall of 3.7″.
Although New Iberia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 17 miles from New Iberia. Baton Rouge Ryan is the most popular, with regular flights from Copa Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to New Iberia departs from Birmingham and takes around 4h 35m.
The train station in New Iberia is called New Iberia, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to New Iberia is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 105 miles from New Iberia. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.
You can travel by bus to New Iberia using FlixBus or Busbud. From Orlando, the bus ride to New Iberia takes 1390 miles and will cost you around $200. From North Miami Beach, the ticket costs about $200 for a journey of 1675 miles.
Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $187 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites New Iberia - Avery Island, An IHG Hotel and Quality Suites New Iberia.
Renting a car in New Iberia costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in New Iberia.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in New Iberia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in New Iberia is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.