Baton Rouge travel guide
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You're Going to Love Baton Rouge
With a population of 229,493, Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Baton Rouge
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mansurs On the Boulevard (5720-A Corporate Blvd) and Tsunami Shaw Center - Baton Rouge (100 Lafayette St.) are great picks.
When to visit Baton Rouge
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baton Rouge in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 152 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Baton Rouge, with an average rainfall of 87 mm.
How to Get to Baton Rouge
Plane
When flying to Baton Rouge, you’ll arrive at Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Baton Rouge using Tornado Bus or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Baton Rouge takes 209 miles and will cost you around $225. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $640 for a journey of 869 miles. The most popular bus station is Baton Rouge Albertson's College Drive, located 3 miles from the city centre of Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Megabus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Baton Rouge
Where to stay in Baton Rouge
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Regency Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown.
Where to stay in popular areas of Baton Rouge
Most booked hotels in Baton Rouge
Hiring a car in Baton Rouge
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Baton Rouge is the Hertz branch at 6868 Florida Blvd, which is 4 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Baton Rouge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.77 and $27.69. The most frequently booked car type in Baton Rouge is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.