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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lafayette has to offer.

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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
RM 398
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 398
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.

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lafayette

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (8,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,536 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,975 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,655 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,480 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,563 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (235 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,059 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,806 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (476 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 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 RM 151 to RM 1,874 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lafayette are about 48% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette

Most booked hotels in Lafayette

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Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, LA
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 497+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 383+
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Woodspring Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
RM 200+
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Hiring a car in Lafayette

Expect to pay RM 4.53 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 RM 54.28 and RM 72.38. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lafayette, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 4.53 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 RM 54.28 and RM 72.38. 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

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