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 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lafayette include United Airlines, American Airlines and Copa Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Colorado Springs and takes around 4h 38m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lafayette, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 225 miles and will cost you around $72. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $240 for a journey of 834 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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Copa Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Lafayette departs from Colorado Springs and takes around 4h 38m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lafayette, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 225 miles and will cost you around $72. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $240 for a journey of 834 miles. Lafayette’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Lafayette

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,869 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,326 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,478 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,112 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,141 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,559 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,010 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (456 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,494 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,302 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 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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Staybridge Suites Lafayette-Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 436 reviews)
$114+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 884 reviews)
$93+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 925 reviews)
$116+
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Candlewood Suites Lafayette - River Ranch By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 508 reviews)
$79+
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Hampton Inn Lafayette
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 102 reviews)
$98+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Broussard - Lafayette Area
3 stars
Excellent (8, 128 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Lafayette

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Lafayette.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lafayette, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lafayette costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Lafayette.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lafayette, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Lafayette

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Compact
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