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. Lafayette deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
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 10h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lafayette using FlixBus or Greyhound. 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 10h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lafayette using FlixBus or Greyhound. Lafayette’s bus station is located 4 km from the downtown.

Airports near Lafayette

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,086 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,345 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (892 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,465 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (870 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (200 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,161 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,911 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (486 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$ 56 to C$ 575 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lafayette are about 42% 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
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Quality Inn and Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Okay (4.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 96+
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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$ 15.40 and C$ 20.54.

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$ 15.40 and C$ 20.54.

Car rental agencies in Lafayette

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

Alamo

Alamo
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