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 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, Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant (631 Jefferson Street) and Tsunami - Lafayette (412 Jefferson Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Antoni's Italian Cafe (1118 Coolidge Blvd Ste A) and CENTRAL Pizza & Bar (423 Jefferson St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lafayette.

When to visit Lafayette

Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 136
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 8h 07m.

Train

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 Priceless and Thrifty, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

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 8h 07m.

Train

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 Priceless and Thrifty, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Lafayette’s bus station is located 4 km from the downtown.

Airports near Lafayette

LCHLake Charles
BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (7,423 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,387 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,393 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,944 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,928 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,348 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,492 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,943 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (969 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,143 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,694 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (908 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (210 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,105 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 South and Comfort Suites Oil Center. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lafayette, with prices from C$ 55 to C$ 582 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lafayette are about 50% 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$ 182+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 133+
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Quality Inn and Suites Lafayette
3 stars
Okay (4, Okay reviews)
C$ 93+
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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 Budget branch at 200 Terminal Drive Suite 139, which is 3 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.41 and C$ 20.55. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 63% 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 Budget branch at 200 Terminal Drive Suite 139, which is 3 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.41 and C$ 20.55. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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