Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lafayette travel guide

Lafayette Tourism | Lafayette Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lafayette has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Lafayette

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ruffino’s on the River (921 Camellia Blvd) and Marcello's of Lafayette (340 Kaliste Saloom Road) are great picks.

When to visit Lafayette

Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$172
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

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lafayette, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 885 km and will cost you around $897. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $322 for a journey of 1473 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

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lafayette, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 885 km and will cost you around $897. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $322 for a journey of 1473 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

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,354 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,010 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,170 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,658 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,569 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (222 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (944 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,038 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (537 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 and Comfort Suites Oil Center. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lafayette, with prices from $70 to $741 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lafayette are about 94% 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$232+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$150+
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Woodspring Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$88+
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Quality Inn and Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Okay (4.1, Okay reviews)
$95+
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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 $1.59 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 $19.01 and $25.34. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 70% 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 $1.59 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 $19.01 and $25.34. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Lafayette

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

Thrifty

Thrifty
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