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.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, 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.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near West Lafayette

Airlines serving West Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,546 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,529 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Lafayette

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

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, 1067 reviews)
$141+
The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University, Autograph Collection
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 153 reviews)
$211+
Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette
2 stars
Excellent (9, 267 reviews)
$178+
DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 263 reviews)
$146+
Comfort Suites Lafayette University Area
2 stars
Good (7.9, 383 reviews)
$104+
Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing
3 stars
Good (7.9, 196 reviews)
$161+

Renting a car in West Lafayette

Renting a car in West Lafayette costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in West Lafayette is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Lafayette costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in West Lafayette is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.