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
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lafayette include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Houston and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 190 km from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Sixt, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lafayette include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Houston and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 190 km from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Sixt, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Lafayette

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (8,102 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,074 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,900 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,583 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,485 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,258 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,569 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (235 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,053 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (472 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,778 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lafayette

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Oil Center and Quality Inn and Suites Lafayette. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lafayette, with prices from $39 to $451 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lafayette are about 56% 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, 924 reviews)
$124+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 979 reviews)
$78+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 932 reviews)
$91+
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Spark by Hilton Lafayette
3 stars
Excellent (8, 107 reviews)
$79+
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Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1256 reviews)
$72+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Scott Lafayette
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1452 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Lafayette

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $52 per day, on average, or $155 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 51% cheaper than airport locations in Lafayette.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lafayette, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $52 per day, on average, or $155 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 51% cheaper than airport locations in Lafayette.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lafayette, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Lafayette

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

Intermediate
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