Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lafayette travel guide

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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, 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 American Airlines, British Airways and Gulf Air. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 5h 40m.

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 Priceless and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lafayette using Greyhound or FlixBus. 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, British Airways and Gulf Air. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 5h 40m.

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 Priceless and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lafayette using Greyhound or FlixBus. Lafayette’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Lafayette

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (962 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,139 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (905 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (209 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,091 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,025 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 $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 52% 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 (9.1, 864 reviews)
$128+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Scott-West Lafayette
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 239 reviews)
$112+
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Hampton Inn Broussard-Lafayette Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 158 reviews)
$125+
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Hampton Inn Lafayette-I-10
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 98 reviews)
$100+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 897 reviews)
$130+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Good (7.9, 656 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Lafayette

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Lafayette.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. 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 (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Lafayette.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. 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 (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lafayette

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Intermediate
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