Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lafayette travel guide

Lafayette Tourism | Lafayette Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lafayette to see all of its attractions.

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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
€84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
€84
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 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lafayette from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 16h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 118 miles from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lafayette from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 16h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 118 miles from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Lafayette

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (8,209 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,185 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,513 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,113 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,962 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,840 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,300 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,553 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (244 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,085 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,984 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (473 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lafayette

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Oil Center and Boardwalk Suites Lafayette. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lafayette, with prices from €35 to €361 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lafayette are about 55% 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€116+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€89+
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Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€62+
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Woodspring Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
€42+
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Hiring a car in Lafayette

Expect to pay €0.99 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 €11.82 and €15.76. 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 car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.99 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 €11.82 and €15.76. 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 car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Lafayette

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Budget

Hertz

Hertz

Thrifty

Thrifty
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