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You're Going to Love Lafayette

With a population of 120,623, Lafayette is a must-see destination in Louisiana, 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.

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Where to Eat in Lafayette

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant (631 Jefferson Street) and Tsunami - Lafayette (412 Jefferson Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Antoni's Italian Cafe (1118 Coolidge Blvd Ste A) and CENTRAL Pizza & Bar (423 Jefferson St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lafayette.

When to visit Lafayette

Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lafayette in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Lafayette, with an average rainfall of 3.8″.

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How to Get to Lafayette

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lafayette include Copa Airlines, Emirates and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from San Antonio and takes around 4h 49m.

Train

The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 118 miles from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Nola Rent A Car and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 349 miles and will cost you around $210. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $450 for a journey of 459 miles. Lafayette’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lafayette include Copa Airlines, Emirates and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from San Antonio and takes around 4h 49m.

Train

The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 118 miles from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Nola Rent A Car and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 349 miles and will cost you around $210. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $450 for a journey of 459 miles. Lafayette’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Lafayette

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (7,028 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,332 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,394 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,880 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,303 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,691 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,693 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,322 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (839 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,816 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (821 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (214 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,474 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (659 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,814 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (470 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lafayette

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lafayette South and Comfort Suites Oil Center. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lafayette, with prices from $35 to $421 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lafayette are about 51% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette

Most booked hotels in Lafayette

Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, LA
3 stars
Excellent (9, 806 reviews)
$143+
Comfort Inn and Suites Scott-West Lafayette
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 225 reviews)
$123+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scott - Lafayette West
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 176 reviews)
$134+
Hampton Inn Broussard-Lafayette Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 149 reviews)
$130+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Excellent (8, 586 reviews)
$104+
DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Good (7.9, 850 reviews)
$137+

Renting a car in Lafayette

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lafayette is the Budget branch at 200 Terminal Drive Suite 139, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% 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 Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Oversize rental cars (GMC Sierra or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lafayette is the Budget branch at 200 Terminal Drive Suite 139, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% 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 Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Oversize rental cars (GMC Sierra or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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