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 4 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
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$162
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

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 256 km and will cost you around $208. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $399 for a journey of 1440 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

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 256 km and will cost you around $208. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $399 for a journey of 1440 km. Lafayette’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lafayette

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

KLM
Good (1,446 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,709 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,129 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,494 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,829 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,082 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,583 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,559 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (225 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (983 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,211 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (578 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 $65 to $700 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lafayette are about 88% 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)
$196+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Parc Lafayette
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$218+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$208+
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Candlewood Suites Lafayette - River Ranch By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$130+
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Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$115+
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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 Hertz branch at 200 Terminal Dr Ste #104, which is 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.54 and $22.06. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lafayette, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 Hertz branch at 200 Terminal Dr Ste #104, which is 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.54 and $22.06. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lafayette, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Lafayette

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

Thrifty

Thrifty
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