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 August
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in August
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Denver and takes around 4h 34m.

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 Turo, 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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Denver and takes around 4h 34m.

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 Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Lafayette

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (8,245 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,981 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,457 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,977 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,544 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (243 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,102 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (475 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,098 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 Boardwalk Suites Lafayette. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lafayette, with prices from $39 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 63% 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, 972 reviews)
$138+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 935 reviews)
$106+
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Spark by Hilton Lafayette
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 107 reviews)
$63+
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Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1320 reviews)
$73+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Scott Lafayette
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1478 reviews)
$57+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Lafayette Scott
2 stars
Good (6.1, 141 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Lafayette

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Lafayette.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Lafayette.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lafayette

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

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