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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lafayette to see all of its attractions.
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.
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.
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 20h 23m.
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.
FlixBus operates bus routes to Lafayette. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 1263 km and will cost you around €151. From Miami, the ticket costs about €199 for a journey of 2768 km. Lafayette’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lafayette South and Comfort Suites Oil Center.
Budget, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Lafayette is the Dollar branch at 200 Terminal Drive, which is 3 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €0.98 per litre in Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.69 and €15.59. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.