Introduction
What to do
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 120,623, Lafayette is a must-see destination in Louisiana, 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.

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Where to Eat in Lafayette

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ruffino’s on the River (921 Camellia Blvd) and Marcello's of Lafayette (340 Kaliste Saloom Road) are great picks.

When to visit Lafayette

Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Houston and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. 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 Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. 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 American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Houston and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. 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 Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. Lafayette’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Lafayette

LCHLake Charles
BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,563 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (929 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (218 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (526 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,040 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 and Comfort Suites Oil Center. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lafayette, with prices from $40 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 83% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Lafayette by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette

Most booked hotels in Lafayette

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Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, LA
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 878 reviews)
$117+
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Best Western Heritage Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 100 reviews)
$73+
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Hampton Inn Broussard-Lafayette Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 159 reviews)
$108+
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Hampton Inn Lafayette
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 100 reviews)
$98+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 914 reviews)
$119+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Broussard - Lafayette Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 121 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Lafayette

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Avis 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 12% 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 Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Avis 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 12% 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 Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lafayette

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$31/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

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