Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 7 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
C$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
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 The shortest flight to Lafayette from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train journey from Lafayette to Houston takes 5h 02m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about C$ 99 for a 21h 50m trip. The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 190 km from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 220 miles and will cost you around C$ 170. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 327 for a journey of 811 km. Lafayette’s bus station is located 4 km from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Lafayette from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train journey from Lafayette to Houston takes 5h 02m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about C$ 99 for a 21h 50m trip. The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 190 km from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 220 miles and will cost you around C$ 170. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 327 for a journey of 811 km. Lafayette’s bus station is located 4 km from the downtown.

Airports near Lafayette

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,200 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,291 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,092 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,191 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,578 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,559 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (226 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (989 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (454 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,288 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,260 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 vacation rental options in Lafayette, with prices from C$ 53 to C$ 574 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lafayette are about 70% 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)
C$ 177+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
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Woodspring Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
C$ 61+
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Renting a car in Lafayette

Budget, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lafayette is the Hertz branch at 200 Terminal Dr Ste #104, which is 2 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 per litre in Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.89 and C$ 18.52. 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 rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Budget, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lafayette is the Hertz branch at 200 Terminal Dr Ste #104, which is 2 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 per litre in Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.89 and C$ 18.52. 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 rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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