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
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$167
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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lafayette, including Greyhound, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 837 km and will cost you around $820. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $282 for a journey of 1102 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lafayette, including Greyhound, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 837 km and will cost you around $820. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $282 for a journey of 1102 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,373 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,210 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,509 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (233 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,037 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (461 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,662 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 $720 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lafayette are about 60% 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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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Candlewood Suites Lafayette - River Ranch By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$131+
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Woodspring Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$82+
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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 $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 60% 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 $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Lafayette

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

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