West Lafayette travel guide
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You're Going to Love West Lafayette
With a population of 29,596, West Lafayette is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Lafayette deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit West Lafayette
Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Lafayette in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in West Lafayette, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.
How to Get to West Lafayette
Plane
When flying to West Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 2 miles from the city center.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Lafayette.
Car
Another option to get to West Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from West Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Airlines serving West Lafayette
Where to stay in West Lafayette
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Prestige Inn West Lafayette and Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette.
Where to stay in popular areas of West Lafayette
Most booked hotels in West Lafayette
Renting a car in West Lafayette
Renting a car in West Lafayette costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in West Lafayette (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. The most frequently booked car type in West Lafayette is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.