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

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.

Lafayette in December

Estimated hotel price

€85

1 night at 3-star hotel

€85

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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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 31h 57m.

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 Budget and Sixt, among others, in New Orleans.

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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 Budget and Sixt, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Lafayette

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan

AEXAlexandria

LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,872 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Good (12,634 reviews)

LATAM Airlines

Good (1,949 reviews)

Aeromexico

Good (1,479 reviews)

ANA

Excellent (1,266 reviews)

Korean Air

Excellent (1,221 reviews)

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Royal Jordanian

Good (474 reviews)

Virgin Atlantic

Good (692 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 €32 to €404 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lafayette are about 47% 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)

€107+

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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette

4 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

€80+

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Woodspring Suites Lafayette

2 stars

Good (6.1, Good reviews)

€43+

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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 €11.66 and €15.55. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lafayette, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Lafayette

Budget

Hertz

Thrifty

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