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. Lafayette deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Lafayette

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Scala Italian Restaurant (312 Main St.) and Grindstone Charley's - Lafayette (3443 South Street) are great picks.

When to visit Lafayette

Lafayette in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 1.8 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 Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 5 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 1.8 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 Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Lafayette

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,558 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,534 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette

Most booked hotels in Lafayette

Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1069 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, 265 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, 384 reviews)
$104+
Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing
3 stars
Good (7.9, 196 reviews)
$161+

Renting a car in Lafayette

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lafayette, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lafayette, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.