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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lafayette has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Lafayette
Where to Eat in Lafayette
If you’re looking for affordable options, Nom Nom Tacos & Tequila - Southside (Nom Nom Tacos & Tequilla Southside) and Nom Nom Tacos & Tequila (102 N 3rd St) are great picks.
When to visit Lafayette
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″.
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.
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Airlines serving Lafayette
Where to stay in Lafayette
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette East By IHG and Best Western Plus Lafayette Hotel University Area.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette
Most booked hotels in Lafayette
Renting a car in Lafayette
Renting a car in Lafayette costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lafayette, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.