Baton Rouge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Baton Rouge

With a population of 229 493, Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Baton Rouge

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mansurs On the Boulevard (5720-A Corporate Blvd) and Tsunami Shaw Center - Baton Rouge (100 Lafayette St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ichiban Sushi Bar & Grill (5741 Essen Ln) and Chef Charles Bis'treaux (5454 Bluebonnet Blvd suite a) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Baton Rouge.

When to visit Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 572
1 night at 3-star hotel
Baton Rouge in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 572
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baton Rouge in July, when the average temperature is 28 °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 5 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 152 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Baton Rouge, with an average rainfall of 87 mm.

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How to Get to Baton Rouge

Plane

When flying to Baton Rouge, you’ll arrive at Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Baton Rouge using Tornado Bus or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Baton Rouge takes 417 km and will cost you around RM 616. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about RM 587 for a journey of 1287 km. The most popular bus station is Baton Rouge Albertson's College Drive, located 6 km from the city centre of Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Megabus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Baton Rouge, you’ll arrive at Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Baton Rouge using Tornado Bus or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Baton Rouge takes 417 km and will cost you around RM 616. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about RM 587 for a journey of 1287 km. The most popular bus station is Baton Rouge Albertson's College Drive, located 6 km from the city centre of Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Megabus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Baton Rouge

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,521 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,948 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,829 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (874 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,631 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (501 reviews)
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Where to stay in Baton Rouge

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Regency Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown.

Where to stay in popular areas of Baton Rouge

Most booked hotels in Baton Rouge

Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 592+
Baton Rouge Marriott
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 739+
L'Auberge Baton Rouge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 778+
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 721+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
RM 298+
Trident Inn & Suites, Baton Rouge
2 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
RM 303+

Hiring a car in Baton Rouge

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Baton Rouge is the Hertz branch at 6868 Florida Blvd, which is 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 4.93 per litre in Baton Rouge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 59.12 and RM 78.82. The most frequently booked car type in Baton Rouge is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Baton Rouge is the Hertz branch at 6868 Florida Blvd, which is 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 4.93 per litre in Baton Rouge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 59.12 and RM 78.82. The most frequently booked car type in Baton Rouge is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.