Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lafayette to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Lafayette

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant (631 Jefferson Street) and Tsunami - Lafayette (412 Jefferson Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Antoni's Italian Cafe (1118 Coolidge Blvd Ste A) and CENTRAL Pizza & Bar (423 Jefferson St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lafayette.

When to visit Lafayette

Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lafayette in July, when the average temperature is 29 °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 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 180 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Lafayette, with an average rainfall of 97 mm.

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How to Get to Lafayette

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lafayette using Tornado Bus or Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 256 km and will cost you around $185. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $755 for a journey of 837 km. Lafayette’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lafayette using Tornado Bus or Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 256 km and will cost you around $185. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $755 for a journey of 837 km. Lafayette’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lafayette

LCHLake Charles
BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (7,040 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,958 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,064 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,697 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,411 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (828 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,160 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,823 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 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 South and Comfort Suites Oil Center. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lafayette, with prices from $60 to $707 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lafayette are about 57% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette

Most booked hotels in Lafayette

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Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, LA
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$252+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$244+
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Woodspring Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
$76+
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Hiring a car in Lafayette

Budget, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Lafayette is the Budget branch at 200 Terminal Drive Suite 139, which is 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.51 per litre in Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.12 and $24.16. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Budget, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Lafayette is the Budget branch at 200 Terminal Drive Suite 139, which is 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.51 per litre in Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.12 and $24.16. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Lafayette

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$88/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$88/day

Economy
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