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

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.

Where to Eat in West Lafayette

If you’re looking for affordable options, 8Eleven - Union Club Hotel (201 North Grant Street) and Boilerhouse Prime Steakhouse (1300 Cherry Ln) are great picks.

When to visit West Lafayette

West Lafayette in April
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Lafayette in April
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to West Lafayette

Plane

When flying to West Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to West Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 172 km from West Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to West Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to West Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 172 km from West Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near West Lafayette

FWAFort Wayne
INDIndianapolis
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving West Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,981 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of West Lafayette

Most booked hotels in West Lafayette

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The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University, Autograph Collection
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 169 reviews)
$255+
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Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 682 reviews)
$120+
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Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 382 reviews)
$186+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 378 reviews)
$142+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton West Lafayette
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 15 reviews)
$139+
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Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing
3 stars
Good (7.8, 279 reviews)
$161+
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Renting a car in West Lafayette

Renting a car in West Lafayette costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Lafayette, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in West Lafayette costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Lafayette, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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