Leesville travel guide

Leesville Tourism | Leesville Guide

You're Going to Love Leesville

With a population of 6,612, Leesville is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Leesville to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Leesville

Leesville in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesville in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Leesville in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Leesville, with an average rainfall of 3.8″.

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How to Get to Leesville

Plane

Although Leesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lake Charles (LCH), which is located 70 miles from Leesville. Shreveport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Leesville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Leesville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 158 miles from Leesville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Leesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lake Charles (LCH), which is located 70 miles from Leesville. Shreveport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Leesville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Leesville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 158 miles from Leesville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Leesville

Airlines serving Leesville

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (543 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,784 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,919 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leesville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Montigo Inn and Landmark Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Leesville

Most booked hotels in Leesville

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Leesville
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 190 reviews)
$115+
Hampton Inn by Hilton Leesville Fort Johnson
2 stars
Good (7.9, 68 reviews)
$115+
Montigo Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, 65 reviews)
$96+
Comfort Suites Leesville
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$101+
Days Inn by Wyndham Leesville
2 stars
Good (6.8, 18 reviews)
$75+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Leesville Ft. Polk
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 269 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Leesville

Renting a car in Leesville costs $60 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Leesville.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Leesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leesville, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Leesville costs $60 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Leesville.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Leesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leesville, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.