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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lafayette travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lafayette

With a population of 24,453, Lafayette is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lafayette has to offer.

Where to Eat in Lafayette

If you’re looking for affordable options, 95a Bistro & Co (1381 Forest Park Circle) and Acreage by Stem Ciders (1380 Horizon Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Lafayette

Lafayette in April
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in April
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lafayette

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Denver Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train journey from Lafayette to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $113 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 30 km from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lafayette, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 877 km and will cost you around $67. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 990 km.

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Denver Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train journey from Lafayette to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $113 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 30 km from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lafayette, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 877 km and will cost you around $67. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 990 km.

Airports near Lafayette

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette

Most booked hotels in Lafayette

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Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 424 reviews)
$157+
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Hyatt House Boulder/Broomfield
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 603 reviews)
$122+
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Hampton Inn and Suites Lafayette Medical Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 336 reviews)
$115+
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Omni Interlocken Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 811 reviews)
$198+
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Aloft Broomfield Denver
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1028 reviews)
$103+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Boulder-Louisville
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1167 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Lafayette

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $22 per day, on average, or $67 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 99% cheaper than airport locations in Lafayette.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Class Premium Car or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $22 per day, on average, or $67 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 99% cheaper than airport locations in Lafayette.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Class Premium Car or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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