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 August
Estimated hotel price
€83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in August
Estimated hotel price
€83
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 19h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 190 km from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 19h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 190 km from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Lafayette

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (8,229 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,579 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,937 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,315 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (244 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,099 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (473 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,076 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 €366 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lafayette are about 58% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette

Most booked hotels in Lafayette

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)
€63+
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Woodspring Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
€43+
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Quality Inn and Suites Lafayette
3 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
€54+
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Hiring a car in Lafayette

Expect to pay €1.04 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 €12.40 and €16.53. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 20% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.04 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 €12.40 and €16.53. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 20% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Lafayette

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz

Thrifty

Thrifty
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