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Most roadways in Lafayette are medium in size; therefore, a small or medium sized car is ideal for driving on most Lafayette streets. For instance, you can opt for a compact or intermediate car for five adults and space for three luggage. This is a better option than a full size or intermediate SUV with the same passenger and luggage capacity.
The average speed limit that is deemed acceptable in Louisiana and, by extension, Lafayette is 75mph. That's a long 154 miles of Interstate 49. On other interstates, it's a maximum of 70mph and 65mph along multi lanes or divided highways with limited or partial access control. Urban interstates and freeways have a speed limit of 60mph, and undivided two-lane roads go for a maximum of 55mph. Therefore, the maximum speed limit is 75mph, and the minimum is 55mph. Always bear in mind that most roadways in Lafayette have speed cameras, especially along the I-10. You should always pay attention to your driving speed to ensure it's within the stipulated limit.
There are several places around and within Lafayette where you can safely park your car. These include Cajun Field near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Girard Park Circle parking garage. These safe parking spots cost about $5 for 2h of parking and an extra $1 per additional hour. Here you can leave your car and hop onto a transit bus to the nearby Vermilionville Historical Center or drop in at a nearby restaurant for a quick bite. Alternatively, you can park at the Lafayette Regional Airport parking lot, which offers free parking for 30min and no more than $5 per consecutive hour.
On average a rental car in Lafayette costs $75 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Lafayette found in the last 2 weeks is $53.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at GREEN MOTION ($36/day), Hertz ($41/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($45/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at GREEN MOTION 401 E Pinhook Dr Lafayette 70501 (1 miles from city center).
The average gas price in Lafayette is $3.82 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $46 and $61, depending on the car size.
Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lafayette.
Car rental companies onsite at Lafayette Regional airport include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Hertz, GREEN MOTION, Avis, Alamo and National.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in Lafayette costs $55 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Lafayette costs $97 per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in Lafayette costs $160 per day, on average.
In Lafayette, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION 401 E Pinhook Dr Lafayette (1 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Lafayette costs $527 per week ($75 per day).
On average a rental car in Lafayette costs $2,258 per month ($75 per day).
Most car rental providers in Lafayette offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Lafayette, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 12 car rental agencies in Lafayette.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Lafayette so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
The city of Lafayette has countless street parking spaces where you can leave your cheap car rentals in Lafayette. All metered parking spaces charge a rate of about $1 for every hour. However, you can get free street parking on Sundays and other holidays since the city doesn’t enforce parking meters on those days.
Yes, with some car rental companies such as Ace and Enterprise, you have the option of free cancellation which is valid until 48 hours before the agreed pick-up time. This gives you a lot more freedom and flexibility in case your plans change and you will travel on a different day.
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401 E Pinhook Dr Lafayette
+1 337 237 1282
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1020 Ne Evangeline Thruway
+1 337 235 6611
1109 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
+1 337 347 5653
1724 E Milton Ave
+1 337 893 5885
1800 West Pinhook Road
+1 337 237 2864
200 Terminal Dr
+1 833 789 0962
6879-b Johnston St
+1 337 993 8444
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7227 Johnston St
+1 337 210 5019
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Nov 2023
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200 Terminal Dr
+1 833 789 0977
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200 Terminal Dr
+1 833 789 0976
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6.0 Okay
Jun 2021
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Car interior had strong fish smellOne location in Lafayette
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200 Terminal Drive Suite 139
+1 337 998 6030
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10.0 Wonderful
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The staff was friendly and helpful. Pick up and drop off was easy.Cons:
I thought it was pricey but it was the cheapest option, so could just be that I don’t rent card very often.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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They need to make it explicitly clear (online and at rental kiosk) that they do not accept Debit cards so we don’t wait an hour in line at the airport only to find out that I can’t rent a car when I finally speak to the employee.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Drop off experience was not smooth. No one available to ask questions. Drop off in Kenner was somewhat of a nightmare. Next time I’ll allow at least an hour extra time8.4 Very good
Feb 2020
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Having certain rental cars that you can smoke in for a long trip4 locations in Lafayette
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1700 W Pinhook Road
+1 337 233 2313
200 Terminal Dr Ste #104
+1 337 233 7010
5643 Johnston St
+1 337 989 8615
814 Eraste Landry Road
+1 337 237 9663
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They are scam artist behind the counter at LFT. They literally had the audacity to try to charge me for a broken windshield that I did not break. They have no cameras around the rental car area yet claimed it was my fault. Absolute trash employees and trash company, I will never rent from hertz ever again.One location in Lafayette
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200 Terminal Drive Suite 139
+1 337 988 6030
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No we waited in line for an hour to find out they did not have our reservationCons:
Notify people ahead of time the vehicles may not be available10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The staff was very friendly and went out of his way for me to find it quickly and easily in parking lot.Cons:
I couldn’t find the manuel2.0 Poor
Nov 2020
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I reserved a convertible because we needed a parade car for my daughter. They confirmed the car in advance, but once I got there, NO CONVERTIBLE. The person working the counter was not the friendliest and acted as if it was not their problem. Very Disappointed with the whole experience.2.0 Poor
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4.0 Mediocre
Jun 2021
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The fact that Avis is reserving cars that they don’t have, especially through use of third party apps, makes traveling such a gamble. Waiting in line for over 30 minutes at your destination, just to be told there are no cars, is crazy! And then when a car comes in, during COVID, there’s are so many people waiting ahead of me, that I decided to take the car before it was cleaned. And cleaned it myself. Yeah, won’t be using Avis or Cheapflights after this. No other car rental had lines. Their parking lots were full of cars. So it wasn’t a lack of cars in general. The lack of coordination between the reservation systems of Avis and Cheapflights was the problem. When I was leaving town, there was a long line at the counter again. Crazy.One location in Lafayette
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200 Terminal Drive
+1 877 283 0898
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | $75/day |
Good deal | $59/day |
Pick-up location | Lafayette |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Pickup truck, Premium SUV, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 20 |
Airport locations | 10 |
Popular agencies | Hertz, GREEN MOTION , Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget |