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, Superior Grill - Lafayette (2320 Kaliste Saloom Rd.) and Park Bistro (407 Brook Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Lafayette

Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
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 18m.

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 Dollar and Sixt, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 354 km and will cost you around C$ 158. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 322 for a journey of 763 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 18m.

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 Dollar and Sixt, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 354 km and will cost you around C$ 158. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 322 for a journey of 763 km. Lafayette’s bus station is located 4 km from the downtown.

Airports near Lafayette

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (7,015 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,333 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,302 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,673 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,323 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,696 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (845 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,038 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,789 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,563 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (819 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (213 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,427 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (659 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,807 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (467 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$ 50 to C$ 603 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lafayette are about 51% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette

Most booked hotels in Lafayette

Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, LA
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 200+
Woodspring Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 64+

Renting a car in Lafayette

Budget, Dollar 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$ 15.47 and C$ 20.62. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Budget, Dollar 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$ 15.47 and C$ 20.62. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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