Lafayette car rentals

Most roadways in Lafayette are medium in size; therefore, a small or medium sized car is ideal for driving on most Lafayette streets. For instance, you can opt for a compact or intermediate car for five adults and space for three luggage. This is a better option than a full size or intermediate SUV with the same passenger and luggage capacity.

The average speed limit that is deemed acceptable in Louisiana and, by extension, Lafayette is 75mph. That's a long 154 miles of Interstate 49. On other interstates, it's a maximum of 70mph and 65mph along multi lanes or divided highways with limited or partial access control. Urban interstates and freeways have a speed limit of 60mph, and undivided two-lane roads go for a maximum of 55mph. Therefore, the maximum speed limit is 75mph, and the minimum is 55mph. Always bear in mind that most roadways in Lafayette have speed cameras, especially along the I-10. You should always pay attention to your driving speed to ensure it's within the stipulated limit.

There are several places around and within Lafayette where you can safely park your car. These include Cajun Field near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Girard Park Circle parking garage. These safe parking spots cost about $5 for 2h of parking and an extra $1 per additional hour. Here you can leave your car and hop onto a transit bus to the nearby Vermilionville Historical Center or drop in at a nearby restaurant for a quick bite. Alternatively, you can park at the Lafayette Regional Airport parking lot, which offers free parking for 30min and no more than $5 per consecutive hour.

On average a rental car in Lafayette costs C$ 72 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (C$ 89/day), Dollar (C$ 91/day) and Avis (C$ 91/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1800 West Pinhook Road 70508-3720 (4 kilometers from city center).

The average gas price in Lafayette is C$ 4.76 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 57 and C$ 76, depending on the car size.

Premium (Chevrolet Suburban or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lafayette.

Car rental companies onsite at Lafayette Regional airport include Thrifty, Dollar and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lafayette Regional airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Dollar and National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Premium car rental in Lafayette costs C$ 187 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Lafayette costs C$ 95 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Lafayette costs C$ 232 per day, on average.

In Lafayette, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty 200 Terminal Drive (3 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Lafayette costs C$ 504 per week (C$ 72 per day).

On average a rental car in Lafayette costs C$ 2,159 per month (C$ 72 per day).

The city of Lafayette has countless street parking spaces where you can leave your cheap car rentals in Lafayette. All metered parking spaces charge a rate of about $1 for every hour. However, you can get free street parking on Sundays and other holidays since the city doesn’t enforce parking meters on those days.

Yes, with some car rental companies such as Ace and Enterprise, you have the option of free cancellation which is valid until 48 hours before the agreed pick-up time. This gives you a lot more freedom and flexibility in case your plans change and you will travel on a different day.